Laikipia University is one of the top universities in Kenya. The university offers certificates,diploma,degree,masters and PhD courses as listed below
Certificate Programmes which lead to the award of Certificate in:
Computer Applications
Computer Repairs and Maintenance
Human Resource Management
Public Relations
Purchasing and Supplies Management
School Management, Sales and Marketing
Accounting: KATC, CPA
Certificate in French
Information Communication Technology (CICT)
Certificate in Public Administration and County Governance
Certificate in Sports Science and Management
Minimum Entry Requirements:
KCSE Mean Grade D+ or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution for all certificate courses except in Certificate in Bridging Mathematics, Kiswahili, English – KCSE Mean Grade of C+
- Diploma Programmes which lead to the award of:
Diploma in Communication and Technology (DICT)
Diploma in French i-iv (DELFAI)
Diploma in Community Development
Diploma in Sport Science and Management
Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Library and Information Studies
Diploma in Education (Arts)
Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
Diploma in Education Arts – (Primary and Secondary option)
Diploma in Education: Math and Computer studies
Minimum Entry Requirements:
An aggregate KCSE grade of C (PLAIN) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
- Bachelors Degree Programmes that lead to the award of:
Bachelor of Arts (Kiswahili and Communication)
Bachelor of Arts (English and Communication)
Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Media)
Bachelor of Library and Information Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Peace and Conflict Studies)
Bachelor of Science (Geography)
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Science (Community Development)
Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Security Studies)
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Bachelor of Education (Science)
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Information and Communication Technology)
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science (Economics and Statistics)
Bachelor of Science (Statistics)
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics)
Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
Bachelor of Arts (History and Economics)
Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Sociology)
Bachelor of Agricultural Education and Extension.
Bachelor of Education Arts (Primary option)
Bachelor of Education Arts (secondary option)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Development Education
Bachelor of Sports Science and Management
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:
Post Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management (For Police Officers only)
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Youth and Development
Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Science and Management
Entry Requirements:
First Degree in a Relevant field
- Masters Programmes that lead to the award of:
Master of Education (Med.) in Education Management
Master of Education (Med.) in Education Planning
Master of Education (Med.) in Economics of Education
Master of Education (Med.) in Guidance and Counselling
Master of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication
Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
Master of Arts in Literature
Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Religious Studies
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 that lead to the award of:
Doctor of Philosophy in Guidance and Counselling
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum
Doctor of Philosophy in Planning
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Kiswahili and Communication
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics
Doctor of Philosophy in History
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Measurements and Evaluation
Entry Requirements
Masters qualification in a relevant field from a recognized Institution or its Equivalent from a recognized institution
The best degree programs to study at Laikipia university include Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Security Studies), Bachelor of Science (Information and Communication Technology), Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science (Economics and Statistics), Bachelor of Science (Statistics), Bachelor of Early Childhood Development Education
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