FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2024/2025 academic year, starting in August 2024.

FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

S/N

PROGRAMME

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

TOTAL FEES PER YEAR

 

1

PhD in all areas offered at Master level

Master degree in the relevant Discipline from a recognized institution.

NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a Concept Note of their proposed thesis research.

East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/=

Non-East Africans Ksh. 284,000/=

 

2

Master of Education (M.Ed.): options in

·           Curriculum Development

·           Educational Administration

·           Educational Planning

·           Economics of Education

·           Mathematics and Science Education

·           Educational Psychology

·           Philosophy of Education

·           Policy Studies

·           Sociology of Education

·           Comparative & International Education

·           History of Education

Bachelor of Education (Arts or Sciences) Degree with at least Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

OR

Bachelor of Education (Arts or Sciences) Degree with Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of relevant work experience. In addition, the candidate must have scored a minimum of grade B in the area for specialization.

East Africans, Ksh. 145,000/=

Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=

 

3

Master of Education (Agricultural Education)

Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Education and Extension/Agricultural Education, with at least Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognized institution

OR

Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Education and Extension with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or its equivalent from any recognized institution plus a minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in a relevant field.

In addition, the candidate should have scored a minimum grade of B in Agriculture Education or related course units.

East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/=

Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=

 

4

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Bachelor Degree in Arts (B.A) or Science (B.Sc.) with TWO teaching areas acceptable to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)

Duration: one (1) academic year.

Tuition fees:

·           East Africans, Ksh. 120,000/=

·           Non-East Africans Ksh. 260,000/=

Statutory fees: Ksh. 25, 000/=

Fees is paid per semester as follows:

·           1st Semester: Ksh.73,750/=

·           2ndSemester: Ksh.71,250/=

 

5

Master of Education in Special Needs Education

Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education with at least Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognized institution

OR

Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education Degree with Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent from any recognized institution plus at least two years of relevant work experience.

East Africans, Ksh. 145,000/=

Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=

 

6

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education with at least Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognized institution

OR

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education Degree with Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent from a recognized institution plus at least two years of relevant work experience.

East Africans, Ksh. 145,000/=

Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=

 

7

Bachelor of Education (Arts)

Mean Grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with C (plain) in English and D+ in Mathematics and at least C+ (plus) in TWO Teaching Subjects.

OR

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or equivalent, or one (1) Principle and one (1) Subsidiary at KACE and be a holder of a Diploma with a minimum of Credit in Arts Education from a recognized institution, with not less than two (2) years teaching experience.

East Africans Ksh. 216,000/=.

Non-East Africans Ksh. 252,000/=

 

8

Bachelor of Education (Science)

Mean Grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with C (plain) in English and Mathematics, and at least C+ (plus) in TWO Teaching Subjects.

OR

KCSE mean Grade C (Plain) or Division III at KCE or equivalent, or one (1) Principle and one (1) Subsidiary at KACE and be a holder of a Diploma with a Minimum of Credit in Science Education from a recognised institution, with not less than two (2) years teaching experience.

East Africans Ksh. 288,000/=

Non-East Africans Ksh. 336,000/=

 

9

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension

Mean Grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology, Agriculture/Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/Geography, and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili

OR

KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent, or KACE with one (1) Principle and one (1) Subsidiary and be a holder of a Diploma with a Minimum of Credit in Agricultural Education & Extension or related field from a recognized institution.

East Africans Ksh. 288,000/=

Non-East Africans Ksh. 336,000/=

 

10

Bachelor of Education in

 Special Needs Education

Mean Grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/GSC, C (plain) in English, D+ (plus) in Maths and C+ (plus) in TWO Teaching subjects.

OR

KCSE Mean Grade C (Pain) or DIV III with a minimum aggregate of thirty-three (33) points at KCE or equivalent, or one (1) principle and one (1) subsidiary at KACE and be a holder of a Diploma in Regular or Special Education with a Minimum of Credit from a recognized institution, with not less than Two (2) years teaching experience.

East Africans Ksh. 216,000/=.

Non-East Africans Ksh. 252,000/=

 

11

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education

Mean Grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with C (plain) in English, D+ (plus) in Maths and at least C+ (plus) in TWO Teaching Subjects.

OR

KCSE Mean Grade of at least C- (Minus) or equivalent, with Credit one (1) in Diploma ECE from recognized Institution, with not less than two (2) years teaching experience.

East Africans Ksh. 216,000/=.

Non-East Africans Ksh. 252,000/=

 

 

PART-TIME PROGRAMMES

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

S/N

PROGRAMME

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

MODE OF STUDY/CAMPUS

TOTAL FEES PER YEAR

1

Master of Education in:

·           Educational Administration.

·           Educational Planning.

·           Economics of Education

·           Educational Psychology.

·           Special Needs Education

Bachelor of Education (Arts or Sciences) Degree with at least Second Class Honour (Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognized institution OR Bachelor of Education (Arts or Sciences) Degree with Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of relevant work experience.

In addition, the candidate must have scored a minimum of grade B in the area of specialization.

Evening/Weekend

(Kilifi & Mombasa)

Duration: Two (2) academic years

Tuition fees:

·           East Africans, Ksh. 120,000/=

·           Non-East Africans Ksh. 260,000/=

Statutory fees: Ksh. 25, 000/=

Fees is paid per semester as follows:

·           1st Semester: Ksh.73,750/=

·           2nd Semester: Ksh.71,250/=

2

Master of Education in:

·           Philosophy of Education

·           Policy Studies

·           Sociology of Education

·           Comparative & International Education

·           History of Education

Bachelor of Education (Arts or Sciences) Degree with at least a Second Class Honour (Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognized institution

 OR

Bachelor of Education (Arts or Sciences) Degree with Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of relevant work experience.  

In addition, the candidate must have scored a minimum of grade B in the area of specialization.

Evening/Weekend

(Kilifi)

Duration: Two (2) academic years

Tuition fees:

·           East Africans, Ksh. 120,000/=

·           Non-East Africans Ksh. 260,000/=

Statutory fees: Ksh. 25, 000/=

Fees is paid per semester as follows:

·           1st semester: Ksh.73,750/=

·           2nd semester: Ksh.71,250/=

2

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Bachelor Degree in Arts (B.A) or Science (B.Sc.) with at least TWO teaching subject areas acceptable to the TSC

 

Evening/Weekend

(Kilifi & Mombasa)

Duration: one (1) academic years

Tuition fees:

·           East Africans, Ksh. 120,000/=

·           Non-East Africans Ksh. 260,000/=

Statutory fees: Ksh. 25, 000/=

Fees is paid per semester as follows:

·           1st semester: Ksh.73,750/=

·           2nd semester: Ksh.71,250/=

3

Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education)

Mean Grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/GSC, C (plain) in English, D+ (plus) in Math and C+ (plus) in TWO Teaching subjects.

OR

KCSE Mean Grade C (Pain) or DIV III with a minimum aggregate of thirty-three (33) points at KCE or equivalent or one (1) principle and one (1) subsidiary at KACE and be a holder of a P1/S1/Diploma in Primary Education or Special Education with a Minimum of Credit from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education with not less than Two (2) years teaching experience

      OR

KCSE mean grade of C-(minus) or equivalent plus a P1 certificate and a minimum of credit in Diploma in Primary Education, plus five (5) years relevant teaching experience.

Weekend

(Mombasa)

East Africans Ksh. 216,000/=.

Non-East Africans Ksh. 252,000/=

4

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Mean Grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/GSC, C (plain) in English, D+ (plus) in Math and C+ (plus) in TWO Teaching subjects.

OR

KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) or its equivalent and be a holder of Diploma in Early Childhood Education with a Minimum of Credit one (1) from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education.

OR

KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) or equivalent, with a P1 certificate from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education and two years relevant work experience.

OR

KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) or equivalent, with Credit one (1) in Diploma ECE from any institution recognized by the Commission for University Education with not less than two (2) years teaching experience.

Weekend

(Mombasa)

East Africans Ksh. 216,000/=.

Non-East Africans Ksh. 252,000/=

5

Diploma in Guidance and Counseling

Mean Grade of C. (plain) at KCSE or its equivalent.

OR

Diploma or degree holder in any community related work.

OR

Mean grade of D+ (plus) and a Certificate in related area from a recognized institution/KNEC.

Evening/Weekend

(Kilifi & Mombasa)

East Africans Ksh. 91,400/=

Non-East Africans Ksh.106,700/=

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Application forms are available from the following Offices: Pwani University, Admissions Office (Kilifi Campus) and can be also be downloaded from our website: www.pu.ac.ke. See Academics- Admissions, or More downloads links.

The applicants will pay a non-refundable processing fee in the Pwani University Bank Account and ATTACH THE RECEIPT (bank deposit slip) to the duly filled application form on returning it to the University.

The University A/C Numbers are:

EQUITY BANK LTD (Kilifi Branch) ACC./NO. 0460291566407,

ABSA BANK LTD (Kilifi Branch) ACC/NO. 0191046501.

Cooperative Bank (Kilifi Branch) ACC/NO. 01129465157200.

Kenya Commercial Bank (Kilifi Branch) ACC/NO. 1109893868.

The application processing fees for Kenyan applicants are as follows:

Ph.D./Master – 3000/=; Bachelor -Ksh. 2,000/=; Diploma-Ksh. 1000/=; Certificate-Ksh. 500/=. Applicants from outside Kenya pay Ksh. 3,500/=.

The duly completed forms should be returned to:

The Registrar (Academic and Student Affairs),

Pwani University, P.O. Box 195 – 80108,

Kilifi – Kenya,

or email to admission@pu.ac.ke

Accommodation: The University has limited on-campus accommodation for government sponsored students. However, private Hostels at affordable rates are available in the neighborhood of the University for all categories of students.

 

For further information,

contact: Registrar (Academic & Student Affairs)

on Tel. No +254 725 91 61 45 | +254 786 727 899

OR E-Mail: info@pu.ac.ke. Or admission@pu.ac.ke.