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    Tharaka University College KUCCPS Approved Courses, Admissions, Intakes, Requirements, Students Portal, Location and Contacts

    ByHillary Kangwana

    Mar 24, 2025
    Tharaka University College KUCCPS Approved Courses, Admissions, Intakes, Requirements, Students Portal, Location and ContactsTharaka University College KUCCPS Approved Courses, Admissions, Intakes, Requirements, Students Portal, Location and Contacts
    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. Various learning modules are provided at the universities. These learning modules include: Full time, School Based, Distance Learning, Evening & Weekend classes and E-Learning.

     THARAKA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSES

    Tharaka University College is situated in Tharaka Nithi County, Tharaka South Sub-County. It offers the following KUCCPS Accredited Courses:
    Bachelor of Education Course Requirements:
    1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects,
    2. 2 principal passes at A’Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects,
    3. Diploma in Education (May be exempted in relevant units).
    4. P1 teachers must have scored C+ at KCSE to qualify.

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    BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AS SET BY KUCCPS Cluster 22 – Education Science & Education Arts
    1. CLUSTER SUBJECT 1 ENG
    2. CLUSTER SUBJECT 2 MAT A / MAT B / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC
    3. CLUSTER SUBJECT 3 BIO / CHE / PHY / BIO / GSC / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE
    4. CLUSTER SUBJECT 4 KIS / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / DRD / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section
    MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
    1. SUBJECT 1: ENG; C
    2. SUBJECT 2: MAT A / MAT B; C
    3. SUBJECT 3: BIO / PHY / CHE / PSC / BSC / BIO / GSC: C+
    Bachelor of Education(Arts) Admission Requirements
    1. Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen,
    2. 2 Principal passes at A’ Level and 1 Subsidiary in relevant subjects,
    3. Diploma in Education.
    4. P1 teachers must have scored a mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in two teaching subjects chosen.
    Bachelor of Education(Science) Admission Requirements
    1. Mean grade of C+(Plus) at KCSE with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and C+ in each of the two teaching subjects or 2 Principal passes and 1 Subsidiary pass at A’ Level in Mathematics,
    2. Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Diploma in Education.

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