This is the fees structure for the courses offered at Mount Kenya University School of Social Sciences. The MKU School of Social Sciences consists of five departments namely;
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Humanities and Languages
- Department of Social and Development Studies
- Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Institute of Security Studies, Justice & Ethics ( Nairobi Campus)
a) Department of Psychology
1. Diploma in Counseling Psychology
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C- (minus) Or Certificate in relevant field
Fees
2 academic years Ksh.24,550 per trimester
2. Bachelor of Counseling Psychology
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or C (plain) and a Diploma in Counseling Psychology/Education Or Any other related discipline
Fees
Regular: 8 semesters Ksh.45,500 per semester
Digital learning Ksh.42,000 per semester
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in any field from Mount Kenya University Or Any other Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate
Fees
3 semesters Kshs.49,550 per semester
4. Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Honours (upper Division) Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two years of documented relevant work or research experience
Fees
4 semesters Ksh.59,550 per semester Digital learning Ksh.50,000 per semester
5. PhD in Counseling Psychology
Admission Requirements
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from a recognized University.
Fees
Three years Ksh.750,000 Course work, Exams & Thesis Only
Ksh, 600,000 Thesis Only
b) Department of Humanities and Languages
1. Certificate in Chinese Language & Proficiency
Admission Requirements
KCSE Certificate or a KCPE Certificate
Fees
Regular: 1 academic year, Ksh.20,550 per trimester
Digital learning: 3 semesters Ksh.34,000 per semester
2. Certificate in English Language & Proficiency
Admission Requirements
Any Kenyan Citizen or expatriate willing to learn English language
Fees
1 academic year Ksh.20,550 per trimester Digital learning 3 semesters Ksh.34,000 per semester
3. Bachelor of Arts in French
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C+(plus) Or a diploma in French
Fees
8 semesters Kshs.45,550 per semester
4. Bachelor of Arts in Arabic language
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in Arabic Or a diploma in Arabic
Fees
8 semesters Kshs. 45,550 per semester
5. Master of Arts in Kiswahili
Admission Requirements
Second Class Honours Upper Division in BA or B.Ed. Arts with one of the subjects being Kiswahili or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of relevant working or research experience
Fees
Regular : 6 semesters Ksh45,000 Per session
Digital learning Regular 4 semesters Kshs59,550 per semester
6. Master of Arts in Literature
Admission Requirements
Second Class Honours Upper Division Or Second Class Lower Division with two years relevant working experience
Fees
Regular: 4 semesters Ksh.59,550 per semester
Digital learning : 6 semesters Ksh.45,000 per semester
7. Master of Arts in English Language and Linguistics
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Arts with a minimum of Second Class Honours Upper-division Or Second class Honours Lower Division with two years of relevant working experience
Fees
Regular: 4 semesters Ksh.59,550 per semester
Digital learning : 6 semesters Ksh.45,000 per semester
8. Ph.D. in Kiswahili (Thesis only)
Admission Requirements
Master of Arts in Kiswahili from a recognized University.
Fees
3 years Ksh.200,000 per year
9. PhD in Literature in English (Thesis only)
Admission Requirements
Master of Arts in Literature.
Fees
3 years Ksh.200,000 per year
10. PhD in English & Linguistics (Thesis only)
Admission Requirements
Master of Arts in English and Linguistics
Fees
3 years Ksh.200,000 per year
11. Certificate in International Relation
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of a D+(Plus)
Fees
Kshs. 24,000 per trimester
12. Diploma in International Relations
Admission Requirements
KCSE Mean grade of C -(minus) or Certificate in International Relations or related field
Fees
Ksh. 24,550 per trimester
13. Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)
Fees
8 semesters Ksh. 60,550 per semester
14. Master of Arts in Philosophy
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in a related field. Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in a relevant field.
Fees
4 semesters Digital learning Ksh. 45,000 per semester
15. Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in the related field. Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in the related field.
Fees
4 semesters Digital learning Ksh.45,000 per semester
16. Master of Arts in Geography
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in a related field. Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in a relevant field.
Fees
4 semesters Digital learning Ksh.45,000 per semester
17. Master of Arts in History
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in a related field. Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in a relevant field.
Fees
4 semesters Digital learning Ksh45,000 per semester
18. Master of Arts in Religious Studies
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in a related field. Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in a relevant field.
Fees
4 semesters Digital learning Ksh.45,000 per semester
19. PhD in Religious Studies
Admission Requirements
Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies Or Equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
Fees
3years, Total cost of program Ksh750,000, Ksh250,000 per year.
c) Department of Social and Development Studies
1. Certificate in Project Management
Admission Requirements
KCSE D+(plus)
Fees
1½ academic years Kshs.24,550 per trimester
2. Certificate in Community Development and Social Work
Admission Requirements
KCSE D+(plus)
Fees
1½ academic years Kshs.20,550 per trimester, Digital learning Kshs.24,000 per trimester
3. Diploma in Community Development and Social Work
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C- (minus) Or A Certificate in a relevant field
Fees
2 academic years Kshs.24,550 per trimester, Digital learning Kshs.24,000 per trimester
4. Diploma in NGO Management
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C- (minus) Or A Certificate in a relevant field
Fees
2 academic years Kshs.24,550 per trimester, Digital learning Kshs.24,000 per trimester
5. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Development Studies
Admission Requirements
KCSE C+ (plus) Or a Diploma in a relevant field
Fees
8 semesters Kshs.45,550 per semester ,Digital: Ksh 40,000 per semester
6. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Admission Requirements
KCSE C+ (plus) Or a Diploma in a relevant field
Fees
8 semesters, Kshs.51,500 per semester
7. Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
Admission Requirements
KCSE C+ (plus) Or a Diploma in a relevant field
Fees
Full time 8 semesters Kshs.51,500 per semester
Digital Learning Kshs.40,000 per semester
8. Bachelor of Social Work and Administration
Admission Requirements
KCSE C+ (plus) Or a Diploma in a relevant field
Fees
8 semesters Kshs.51,500 per semester.
9. Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
Admission Requirements
KCSE C+ (plus) Or a Diploma in a relevant field
Fees
Regular 8 semesters Kshs.51,500 per semester
Digital Learning Kshs.40,000 per semester
10. Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
Admission Requirements
Holders of Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized Institution
Fees
3 semesters Ksh.45,550 per semester
Digital – Kshs.50,000 per semester
11. Master of Arts in Sociology
Admission Requirements
First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in first Degree Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
Fees
4 semesters Kshs59,550 per semester
DIBeL) 6 semesters Kshs. 45,000 per semester.
Digital – Kshs.50,000 per semester
12. Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Arts or Sciences at undergraduate level with a minimum of Second Class Honours Upper Division Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of relevant working experience.
Fees
4 semesters Kshs.59,550 per semester.
Digital learning Kshs.50,000 per semester 6 semesters
DIBeL Kshs 45,000 per semester
13. Master of Arts in Development Studies
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Education, Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Or Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies or any other degree recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
Fees
4 semesters Kshs.59,550 per semester
Distance and Institution Based Learning (DIBeL) 6 semesters Ksh.45, 000 Per semester
Digital Learning Kshs.50,000 per semester
14. PhD in Sociology
Admission Requirements
Master of Arts/Master of Science. Degree in Sociology or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
Fees
3 years, Ksh.200,000 Per Annum
15. PhD in Development Studies (Thesis Only)
Admission Requirements
Master of Arts /Master of Science Degree in Development Studies or a related field from a recognized University.
Fees
3 years, Ksh.200,000 Per Annum
d) Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
1. Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of D+(plus) and grade C- (minus) in Kiswahili or English.
Fees
1½ academic years Ksh.24,550 per trimester
2. Certificate in Public Relations
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of D+(plus) and grade C- (minus) in Kiswahili or English.
Fees
1½ academic years Kshs.20,550 per Trimester.
3. Diploma in Public Relations and Diplomacy
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C (plain) in either English or Kiswahili. Or A certificate in a related field
Fees
2 academic years Ksh.24,550 per trimester
4. Diploma in Animation and Motion Graphics
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C (plain) in either English or Kiswahili. Or A certificate in a related field
Fees
2 academic years Ksh.34,550 per trimester
5. Diploma in Film Studies
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C(plain) in either English or Kiswahili / Art & Design / Drawing & Design Or A certificate in a related field
Fees
2 academic years Ksh.34,550 per trimester
6. Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C (Plain) in either English or Kiswahili. Or A certificate in a related field
Fees
2 academic years Ksh.29,550 per trimester
7. Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C+(Plus) and C+ (plus) in either English or Kiswahili or KACE with 2 principal passes and one subsidiary pass in one of the languages Or Diploma in Mass Media from a recognized Institution
Fees
8 semesters Ksh.60,500 per semester
Digital Learning 8 semesters Ksh.40,000 per semester
8. Bachelor of Arts in Film and Animation Studies BA(FAS)
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) and C+ (plus) in either English or Kiswahili / Art & Design / Drawing & Design or KACE with two principals of which one is pass in one of the languages and one subsidiary or a Diploma in Film studies from a recognized institution
Fees
8 semesters Ksh.60,550 per semester
Digital learning, 8 semesters, Ksh. 40,000 Per semester
9. Master of Arts (M.A) in Film Studies
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in related field with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years of relevant working experience.
Fees
4 semesters Ksh.64,550 per semester.
10. Master of Arts (M.A) in Journalism and Media Studies
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in a related field with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years of relevant working experience.
Fees
4 semesters Ksh.64,550 per semester
Digital learning Ksh.59,550 per semester
e) Institute of Security Studies, Justice & Ethics ( Nairobi Campus)
1. Certificate in Conflict Resolutions and Peace Studies
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus)
Fees
1½ academic years Ksh.20,550 per trimester
Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester
2. Certificate in Security Studies and Criminology
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus)
Fees
1½ academic years Ksh.20,550 per trimester
Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester
3. Diploma in Security Studies and Criminology
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or a certificate in a relevant field
Fees
2 academic years Ksh.24,550 per trimester
Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester
4. Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolutions
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) Or A certificate in a relevant field
Fees
2 academic years Ksh. 24,550 per trimester Digital learning Ksh. 24,000 per trimester
5. Diploma in County Administration and Governance
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) Or A certificate in a relevant field
Fees
2 academic years Ksh. 24,550 per trimester
Digital learning Ksh. 24,000 per trimester
6. Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Governance
Admission Requirements
KCSE certificate with a minimum of C+ (plus) Or A diploma in a relevant field
Fees
Ksh. 33,000 per semester
Digital learning Ksh. 40,000 per Semester 8 semesters
Ksh. 51,500 per semester Distance and Institution Based Learning (DIBeL)
7. Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Security Studies (BAJ- SS)
Admission Requirements
KCSE with a minimum grade of C+ (plus) Or A diploma in a relevant field
Fees
8 semesters Ksh. 49,500 per semester Distance and Institution Based Learning (DIBeL)
8. Bachelor of Arts in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (BA PS & CR)
Admission Requirements
KCSE certificate with a minimum of C+ (plus) Or A diploma in a relevant field
Fees
8 semesters Ksh. 49,500 per semester
Distance and Institution Based Learning (DIBeL) Ksh. 33,000 per semester
Digital Learning Ksh. 42,000 per semester
9. Bachelor of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) Or A diploma in a relevant field.
Fees
8 semesters Ksh.49,500 per semester
Distance and Institution Based Learning (DIBel) Ksh.33,000 per semester
Digital learning Ksh.40,000 per semester
10. Master of Arts in Law Enforcement and Public Administration
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years of relevant working experience.
Fees
4 semesters Ksh.59,550 per semester
Digital learning Ksh.50,000per semester
Distance and Institution Based Learning (DIBel) 6 semesters Ksh.45,000 per semester
11. Master of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of relevant working experience.
Fees
4 semesters Ksh.59,550 per semester
Digital learning Ksh.50,000per semester
Distance and Institution Based Learning (DIBel) 6 semesters Ksh.45,000 per semester
12. Master of Arts in Governance and Ethics
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Education (Arts) or Bachelor of Arts with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) qualification Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years of relevant working experience.
Fees
4 semesters Ksh.59,550 per semester
Digital learning Ksh.50,000per semester
Distance and Institution Based Learning (DIBel) 6 semesters Ksh.45,000 per semester
