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An applicant must satisfy the prescribed University of Nairobi requirements. In addition, the minimum qualifications for admission to the Diploma course shall be anyone of the following:
2.1 A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum of C (plain).
2.2 K.C.S.E. with a Mean grade C- or equivalent Plus a Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution.
2.3 A Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) with a minimum aggregate of Division III.
2.4 A Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with a minimum of two subsidiaries or equivalent.
2.5 A level qualification with a minimum of one (1) principal pass, or equivalent.
This is a two semester diploma course of 15 weeks each.
- A candidate shall be required to take four (4) core units in semester one. In semester two, the candidate shall take one (1) core unit, two (2) electives and a research project.
- The research project will be equivalent to one (1) unit.
- Course structure
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Course Code
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Title
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Contact Hours
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Semester 1
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MAW 001
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Introduction to Women’s Participation, Leadership and Governance (Core).
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45
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MAW 003
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Introduction to Gender and Politics (Core).
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45
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MAW 005
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Constitution and Women’s Politics in Kenya (Core).
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45
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MAW 007
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Research Methods (Core).
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45
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Semester 2
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MAW 002
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Women and Democratization in Leadership (Core).
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45
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MAW 004
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Research Project (Core).
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45
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Electives
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MAW 006
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Women and Global Governance.
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45
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MAW 008
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Women in Conflict Management and Resolution in Africa.
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45
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MAW 009
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Women and Public Policy.
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45
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MAW 010
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Women and Political Parties in Africa.
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45
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3.2.1 The Diploma program shall cover a minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters for full time students and a maximum of six (6) semesters for part time students.
3.2.2 Each semester shall consist of fifteen (15) weeks inclusive of teaching and examination.
3.2.3 Each course unit in the program will be 45 hours.
3.2.4 Each candidate will be allowed to take a minimum of two (2) units and a maximum of four (4) units in one semester.
3.2.5 Prior to embarking on the Research Project, the candidate shall be required to successfully take four (4) approved core course units.
3.2.6 The research project shall be undertaken in the second semester and shall be equivalent to one (1) taught course unit.
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