List of Courses offered at Maseno University, Admission requirements

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Maseno University offers certificate, diploma,degree,Postgraduate ,Masters and PhD courses. Here is the list of all academic programs offered by the institution and their minimum admission requirements:

Certificate courses

School of Arts & Social Sciences • Certificate in Church Music
• Certificate in Film & Theatre Studies
• Certificate in Music
• Certificate in Music Production & Technology
• Certificate in Social Work
• Certificate in Public Relations
• Certificate in Textile Design
• Certificate in Fine Art
• Certificate in Interior Design
• Certificate in Fashion Design & Accessories
• Certificate in Journalism & Mass Media
• Certificate in French (Several Levels
Minimum Requirements:
KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics and English
School of Physical & Biological Sciences

• Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism
Minimum Requirements:
KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics and English
School of Business & Economics • Certificate in Human Resource Management
• Certificate in Sales and Marketing
• Certificate in Purchasing
• Certificate in Management
• Certificate in Business Administration
Minimum Requirements:
At least a Mean Grade of D+
School of Development & Strategic Studies • Certificate in Public Administration
• Certificate in Community Development  
MInimum requirements:
School of Computing and Informatics •  Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)Minimum Requirements:
KCSE mean Grade of D+ with D in Mathematics and English
School of Education • Certificate in Sign Language
• Certificate in Special & Inclusive Education
Minimum Requirements:
KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics & English.
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Location & Mode of Study:
Kisumu Campus: Day
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Sciences • Certificate in Bridging Course MathematicsMinimum Requirements:
KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics & English
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Institute of Gender Studies • Certificate in Gender DevelopmentMinimum Requirements:
KCSE Mean Grade D+
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Diploma courses

School of Agriculture & Food Security • Diploma in Plant Genetics Resources & BiodiversityMinimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ Mathematics, or KCE Div III with pass in English and Mathematics
School of Physical & Biological Sciences School of Development & Strategic Studies
• Certificate in Public Administration
• Certificate in Community Development
• Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism
Minimum Requirements:
KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics and English
School of Arts & Social Sciences Diploma in French (Several Levels)
• Diploma in Church Music
• Diploma in Film & Theatre Studies
• Diploma in Music
• Diploma in Music Production & Technology
• Diploma in Social Work
• Diploma in Textile Design
• Diploma in Fine Art
• Diploma in Interior Design
• Diploma in Fashion Design & Accessories
• Diploma in Journalism & Mass Media
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ Mathematics, or KCE Div III with pass in English and Mathematics
School of Physical & Biological Sciences • Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management  

Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ in Mathematics, or KCE Div III with pass in English and Mathematics
School of Business & Economics (SBE)   • Diploma in Business Administration
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing
• Diploma in Small & Medium Size Enterprises
• Diploma in Strategic Management
• Diploma in Health Economics
• Diploma in Transport System Management
• Diploma in Purchasing & Supply
• Diploma in Total Quality Management
Minimum Requirement:
Mean Grade of C (plain) or C- with a Certificate of Maseno University or other recognised institution.
School of Computing & Informatics • Diploma in Public Administration
• Diploma in Community Development
Minimum Requirement:
School of Education • Diploma in Special and Inclusive Education
• Diploma in Guidance & Counselling
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English, D+ in Mathematics, or KCE Div III with pass in English & Mathematics
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Sciences • Diploma in Acturial ScienceMinimum Requirement:
KCSE C+ Mean Grade & B in maths or Grade C with a diplona in a relevent field or KCE (“O” Level) Division II & above with a diploma in a relevant field
School of Public Health & Community Development • Diploma in Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science  
Minimum Requirement:
Registered with KMLTTB or KCSE Mean Grade C+ overall mean grade or equivalent, with a minimum C+ in Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry  and Biology
Institute of Gender Studies • Diploma in Gender Development  
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE mean grade C plain or KCE Div III

Undergraduate courses

School of Agriculture & Food Security • Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Agronomy (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Soil Science (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Resources Conservation & Development (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Fisheries & Aquaculture(With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education & Extension (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (With IT)
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE C+ Mean Grade or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries
School of Arts & Social Sciences • Bachelor of Arts in French (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Psychology (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Sociology & Anthropology (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Communication & Media Technology (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Drama & Theatre Studies (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Interior Design (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Music (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Criminology (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Theology (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Religion (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Textile, Apparel Design & Fashion Merchandising (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts English (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Literature (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Kiswahili (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts History and Archaeology (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Language and Communication (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Fine Art (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts Gender and Development (With IT)
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE C+ Mean Grade or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above or  EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries
School of Physical & Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science in Ecotourism, Hotel & Institutional Management (With IT)Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C+ in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Maths & Physics or Physical  Sciences, or a Diploma
School of Business & Economics (SBE) • Bachelor of Business Administration (With IT)
       (with 7 specializations at years 3 & 4)
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics (With IT)
•Bachelor of Arts in Business Entrepreneurship (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management (With  
Minimum Requirement:
Mean Grade of C+ with C (plain) in Mathematics; or C (plain) with a Diploma of Maseno University or other recognised institution; or C plain with CPA Part II (for BBA, with IT). Applicants with CPA Part II are eligible for credit transfer for certain Year 1 courses.
NB: Credit Transfer: Applicants with CPA Part III are eligible for credit transfer for certain Year 1, 2, 3 and 4 courses.
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ in Mathematics, or KCE Div III with pass in English and Mathematics
School of Computing & Informatics • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Information (With IT)Comunications and Technology Management (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology (With IT)
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C+ in Maths & Physics or Physical Sciences, or KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C in Maths (for BSc. IT), or KCSE C Plain with diploma in Computer Science, or KCE ‘O’ level Div II and above with diploma Computer Science, or KCE ‘O’ level Div II and above with diploma in Computer Science or KNEC Diploma in Computer Studies with minimum of Credit Pass, or EAACE/KACE ‘A’, 2 Principal passes in Maths & Physics and 1 Subsidiary, or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in IT of Maseno University or Diploma in Computer Science with Credit pass from an accredited institution
School of Development & Strategic Studies • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (With IT)
• Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (With IT)
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE C+ Mean Grade or Grade C plain with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in a relevant field.
 School of Education • Bachelor of Education in Science (With IT)
• Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (With IT)
• Bachelor of Education in Primary Education (With IT)
• Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education (With IT)
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE C+ Mean Grade, or EAACE/KCE (“O”Level) Division II & above, or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries. Applicants must meet specific department requirements
School of Environment & Earth Sciences • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Earth Science (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Geography & Natural Resource Management (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Climate Change & Development (With IT)  

Minimum Requirement:
KCSE C+ Mean Grade, or EAACE/KCE (“O”Level) Division II & above, or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries.
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Location & Mode of Study:
Main Campus: Day
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Sciences • Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Business Studies (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Computer Science (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Economics (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences (With IT)  

Minimum Requirement:
KCSE: C+ Mean Grade or Grade C- with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (”O” Level) Division II and above with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KACE: (”A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in a relevant field
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Location & Mode of Study:
-Main Campus: Day
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School of Planning & Architecture • Bachelor of  Urban and Regional Planning (With IT)
• Bachelor of Disaster Management (With IT)
• Bachelor of  Geospatial Information Science (With IT)
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE: C+ Mean Grade or Grade C- with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (”O” Level) Division II & above with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KACE: (”A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in a relevant field.
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Location & Mode of Study:
Kisumu Campus
School of Public Health & Community Development • Bachelor of Science in Public Health (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Health (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Biotechnology (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (With IT)
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (With IT)  
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C+ with C+ in Biology, C+ in Chemistry, C plain in Mathematics/Physics, C+ in English or Kiswahili
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Location & Mode of Study:
Kisumu Campus: Day, Weekend, Evening. Homa-Bay Campus: Weekend 
Institute of Gender Studies • Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies (With IT)Minimum Requirement:
KCSE C+ Mean grade or Grade C plain with a diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above with a diploma in a relevant field. EAACE/KACE (“A” Level), 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal antd 2 Subsidiaries with a diploma in a relevant field.

Masters courses

School of Agriculture & Food Security • Master of Science in Horticulture
• Master of Science in Animal Science
• Master of Science in Agronomy
• Master of Science in Soil Science
• Master of Science in Genetics and Plant Breeding
• Master of Science in Fisheries & Aquaculture
• Master of Science in Aquatic Resources Conservation & Development
• Master of Science in Agribusiness Management
• Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
Minimum Requirements:
First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years work experience
School of Arts & Social Sciences Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
• Master of Arts in Theoretical Linguistics
• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
• Master of Arts in Linguistics
• Master of Arts in Kiswahili
• Master of Arts in Literature
• Master of Arts in History
• Master of Arts in Music
• Master of Arts in Fashion Merchandising
• Master of Arts in Textile & Apparel Design
• Master of Arts in Social Development & Management
• Master of Arts in Anthropology
• Master of Arts in Communication & Media Studies
• Master of Arts in French
• Master of Arts in Music Performance
• Master of Arts in Theory & Composition
• Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology
• Master of Arts in Music Education
• Master of Arts in Interior Design
• Master of Arts in Religion
• Master of Arts in Theology
• Master of Arts in Philosophy
• Master of Arts in Sociology
• Master of Arts in Theatre and Film 
• Master of Arts in Theology
• Master of Arts in Industrial- organizational Psychology 
• Master of Arts in Criminology 
• Master of Arts in Gender and Development
• Master of Arts in Social Policy
Minimum Requirements:
First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degre
School of Physical & Biological Sciences • Master of Science in Ecotourism, Hotel & Institutional ManagementMinimum Requirements:
First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years work experience
School of Business & Economics (SBE) • Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
• Master of Science in Human Resource Management
• Master of Science in Finance
• Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
• Master of Business Administration (with 7 specializations at year 2)
• Master of Economics in Applied Economics
• Master of Economics in Economic Policy Analysis & Management
• Master of Economics in Financial Economics
Minimum Requirements:
First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years work experience.
School of Computing & Informatics • Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science in Computer Technology
• Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Science in Parallel & Distributed Computing
• Master of Science in Computer Communications & Networks
• Master of Science in Mobile Computing & Networking
• Master of Science in Information Technology
• Master of Science in Information Systems
Minimum Requirements:
First class Honors or second class Honors Upper Division Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of Maseno University or other qualifications recognized by the University Senate or Second class Lower Division degree with at least two years research experience in the relevant field, or Postgraduate Diploma degree with one year experience in relevant field.
School of Development & Strategic Studies • Master of Arts in Research & Public Policy (MRPP)
• Master of Arts in International Relations
• Master of Arts in Political Science
Minimum Requirements:
First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree in a relevant field of Maseno University or other qualifications recognised by the University Senate or Second class Lower Division degree with atleast two years work experience in a relevant field, or Postgraduate Diploma degree with one year experience in relevant field
 School of Education • Master of Education in Special Needs Education
• Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
• Master of Education in Pedagogy
• Master of Education in Planning & Economics of Education
• Master of Education in Educational Administration
• Master of Education in Educational Technology
• Master of Education in Educational Psychology
• Master of Education in Guidance & Counselling
• Master of Education in Early Childhood Education Development.
Minimum Requirement:
First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years work experience

• Postgraduate Certificate: A degree with any one teaching subject
School of Environment & Earth Sciences • Master of  Environmental Science  
Minimum Requirements:
First Class Honours OR Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Lower Second Class degrees with 2 years’ work experience
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science • Master of Pure Mathematics
• Master of Applied Mathematics
• Master of Applied Statistics
• Master of Acturial Science  

Minimum Requirements:
First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper
School of Medicine Master of Medicine (MMed) in Family Medicine
Duration: Four (4) years, with each year divided into three semesters
Minimum Requirements:
MBChB, MBBS, MD or equivalent medical degree from Universities recognized by the University Senate and have worked for at least two (2) years after internship.

•Registered or registerable as a medical practitioner by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
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Location & Mode of Study: Main Campus, Sagam Community Hospital & Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital.
School of Public Health & Community Development • Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Medical Parasitology
• Master of Science in Medical Microbiology
• Master of Science in Medical Immunology
• Master of Science in Medical Entomology and Vector Science
• Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science
• Master of Science in Community Science & Development
• Master of Science in Medical Histology and Histopathobiology
• Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry
• Master of Science in Heamatology
• Master of Science in Nutritional Science  
• Master of Science in Family Development & Technology
• Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology & Population Health
• Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Promotion & International Hea  
Minimum Requirements:
First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years

PhD courses

School of Agriculture & Food Security • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Horticulture
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Animal Science 
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agronomy
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Soil Science
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Fisheries & Aquaculture
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agribusiness Management
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Economics
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Extension
Minimum Requirement:
PhD: A Masters degree of Maseno University or any other recognised University or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Masters degree
School of Arts & Social Sciences • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication & Media Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Design
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Ethnomusicology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in French
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Kiswahili
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Linguistics
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Literature
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music Education
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music Performance
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music Composition
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religion
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theatre and Film
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial- Organizational Psychology 
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Gender & Development 
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Gender & Public Policy
Minimum Requirement:
A Masters degree of Maseno University or any other recognised University or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Masters degree
School of Physical & Biological Sciences • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Hospitality Management
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Tourism Management
Minimum Requirements:
A relevant Master of Science degree of Maseno University or any other recognised university, or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Masters degree
School of Business & Economics (SBE) • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Strategic Management
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marketing  
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Entrepreneurship & Development
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Resource Management
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Procurement & Supply Chain
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Information Systems  
Minimum Requirements:
A Masters degree of Maseno University or any other recognised university.
School of Computing & Informatics   • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems
Minimum Requirements:
First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years work experience.
School of Education • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pedagogy Educational Administration
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Psychology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Guidance & Counselling
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Planning & Economics of Education
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Special Needs Education.
Minimum Requirement:
A Masters degree of Maseno University or any other recognised University or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Masters degree
School of Environment & Earth Sciences • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental ScienceMinimum Requirements:
Masters degree of Maseno University or any other recognised university or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Masters degree
School of Planning & Architecture • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in PlanningMinimum Requirements:
A Masters degree of Maseno University or any other recognised university or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Masters degree
School of Public Health & Community Development • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Science and Technology
(options: Medical Cytology & Histology, Medical Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Parasitology, Medical Entomology & Vector Science, Medical Microbiology, Medical Immunology, Medical Biotechnology, Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, Forensic Biology & Biometrics, Medical Physiology, Pharmaceutical Science)

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Community Nutrition & Development  

Minimum Requirements:
First Class Honours OR Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Lower Second Class degrees with 2 years’ work experience
Institute of Gender Studies • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Gender & Development
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Gender & Public Policy
Minimum Requirements:
A Masters degree in gender or development studies from a recognized University or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Masters degree