Universities are the highest learning institutions in Kenya and the World over. They offer training majorly in undegraduate and Post Graduate Studies. In Kenya, the Courses offered in the Universities must be accredited by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services, KUCCPS. It is the same body that selects and places students to higher learning institutions; Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics. To qualify for University placement one must attain the minimum set Mean grade and particular course requirements. Each Course offered at particular university has its own cluster cut off points, though. Most university courses take a minimum of 4 years; while, some take even more. An academic year at the university takes two semesters of three months each. University students get fees loans from various organizations. Top on the list is the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, that advances both loans and Bursaries. Universities run online platforms; portals and websites, where such services as admission application, online accommodation booking, E-learning, exams results downloads and many are provided to students, staff and the general public. On admissions, most universities have admissions in May and September for new students.
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY EDUCATION COURSES
Considered as the most marketable course, the university offers many education programmes. Here are the programmes offered: Diploma in Education Programmes
- Diploma in Education (Primary Option) – School-Based
- Diploma in Education (Secondary Option) – Regular and School-Based
- Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Regular and School-Based)
Bachelor Degree Programmes
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Option) – Regular and School-Based
- Bachelor of Education (Primary Option) – School-Based: Mathematics, Languages, and Social Studies
- Bachelor of Education in Agricultural Education
Master Degree Programmes
- Master of Education in Educational Management
- Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling
PhD Programmes
- Counselling Psychology
- Educational Management
- Educational Psychology
- Philosophy of Education
Course Requirements
Certificate Entry Requirements
- Minimum Entry Requirements:
- KCSE Mean Grade D+ or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution for all certificate courses
Diploma Entry Requirements
- Minimum Entry Requirements:
- An aggregate KCSE grade of C – (Minus) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution, for Diploma in Education aggregate KCSE grade C+ , C+ in two teaching subjects and C(Plain) in English or its equivalent.
Degree Entry Requirements
- Minimum Entry Requirements:
- An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution. (Some Degree Programmes may require higher aggregate KCSE grade).
Post Graduate Degree Programmes Entry Requirements
- First Degree in a Relevant field
Masters Entry Requirements
- Minimum Entry Requirements
- Bachelor Degree, Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and above OR Bachelor Degree Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years’ relevant work experience.
Doctor of Philosophy Programmes Entry Requirements
- Masters qualification in a relevant field from a recognized Institution or its Equivalent from a recognized institution.
Bachelor of Education Course Requirements:
- Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects,
- 2 principal passes at A’Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects,
- Diploma in Education (May be exempted in relevant units).
- P1 teachers must have scored C+ at KCSE to qualify.
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Bachelor of Education(Arts) Admission Requirements
- Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen,
- 2 Principal passes at A’Leveland1 Subsidiary in relevant subjects,
- Diploma in Education.
- P1teachers must have scored a mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in two teaching subjects chosen.
Fee Structures
- Cooperative Bank of Kenya A/c No. 011-295-0177-8000
- Kenya Commercial Bank A/c No. 1101-909-080
- Equity Bank A/c No. 01602-9584-0456
