Academics

Registrar (Academics)

The University offers a wide range of demand - driven academic programmes established to cater for both academic and developmental needs of the prospective customers. Our academic programmes are specially tailored to meet the merging socio-economic needs of our societies such as food security, human capital building, social integration and peace building for national cohesion.

 

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Programmes of Study and Admission Requirements

 

Chuka University Offers the following Programmes .

Faculty of Education and Resource Development

  1. PhD in : Education Management/ Guidance and Counseling/Curriculum and Instruction/Education Foundations

  2. Master in : Education Management/ Guidance and Counseling/Curriculum and Instruction/Education Foundations

  3. Postgraduate Diploma in Education

  4. Bachelor of Education (Arts)

  5. Bachelor of Education (Primary option)

  6. Bachelor of Education (Science)

  7. Bachelor of Early Childhood Development

  8. Bachelor of Psychology

  9. Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education and Extension)

  10. Diploma in Education ( Secondary option)

  11. Diploma in Education (Primary option)

  12. Certificate in Guidance and Counseling

Faculty of Business Management

  1. Master of Business Administration

  2. Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM)

  3. Bachelor of Purchasing & Supplies Management

  4. Bachelor of Agribusiness Management

  5. Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics)

  6. Bachelor of Entrepreneurship & Small Business Mgt.

  1. Bachelor of Science (Economics & Statistics)

  2. Diploma in Business Management

  3. Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management

  4. Certificate in Procurement and Logistics Management

  5. Certificate in Business Management

  6. Certificate in Sales and Marketing

Faculty of Science and Engineering Technology

  1. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

  2. Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

  3. Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science

  4. Diploma in Computer Science

  5. Advanced Certificate in Software Engineering

  6. Certificate in Computer Science and Application

  7. Certificate in Computer Literacy

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

  1. PhD in: English/Kiswahili/Geography/History/Literature/Religious Studies/Sociology

  2. PhD. In Community Development

  3. PhD. In Communication and Media Studies

  4. Master of Arts in: English/Kiswahili/Geography/History/Literature/Religious Studies/Sociology

  5. Master of Science. In Community Development

  6. Masters of Arts in . In Communication and Media Studies

  7. Bachelor of Arts

  8. Bachelor of Science (Community Development)

  9. Bachelor of Science (Criminology & Security Studies)

  10. Bachelor of Arts (Sociology & Economics)

  11. Bachelor of Arts (Communication & Media)

  12. Certificate in Government and Public Administration

  13. Certificate in Community Development

Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Studies

  1. PhD. In Animal Nutrition

  2. Master of Science in Animal Nutrition

  3. Master of Science in Environmental Science

  4. Bachelor of Science (Ecotourism & Hospitality)

  5. Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Enterprise & Management)

  6. Bachelor of Science (Animal Production)

  7. Bachelor of Science (agriculture)

  1. Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

  2. Diploma in Ecotourism and Hospitality Management

  3. Diploma in Animal Health and Production

  4. Diploma in Farm Management

  5. Certificate in Ecotourism and Hospitality Management

  6. Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit

  7. Certificate in Agriculture and Environment

  8. Certificate in Horticulture

  9. Certificate in Animal Health and Production

Application Procedure

1. Non-refundable Application Fee (Kshs 3,000 for PhD. Programmes, KShs 2,000 for Masters Degree & Diploma, Kshs 1,000 for Certificate Courses)

2. Complete and signed application form Download application form here

3. Originals & a copy of all Transcripts, Diplomas or Certificates (All originals, where necessary, will be returned)

4. One recent passport size photograph (write your name on reverse side)

5. Copy of the National Identity Card or Birth Certificate

6. Research Concept paper (PhD. Only)

Application fee must be paid to; Account Name; Chuka University College, Kenya Commercial Bank; Account No: 1103755439 OR Cooperative Bank; Account No: 0112905818900.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATION

Minimum Entry Requirements for Doctorate of Philosophy Degree

The following entry requirements are only minimum, and they do not in any way entitle an applicant to a place in the University.

  • A Masters Degree in the relevant field of Specialization

  • A Research Concept Paper in the area of Specialization

AND

Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department and or Faculty

Minimum Entry Requirements for Masters Degree

  • Second Class Honours Upper Division in the Bachelors Degree from a recognized University

OR

  • Second Class Honours Lower Division in the Bachelors Degree from a recognized University with a minimum two years work experience

AND

Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department and or Faculty

Minimum Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Diplomas

  • First Degree with two teaching subjects

AND

Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department and or Faculty

Minimum Entry Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree

The following entry requirements are only minimum, and they do not in any way entitle an applicant to a place in the University.

Applicants must:

• Have the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an average grade C+ (C plus)

OR

• Two (2) Principal passes in. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination or equivalent

OR

• Hold a Diploma from an Institution Recognized by Chuka University Academic Board with a Credit pass or higher or an equivalent. Those with a Pass Diploma will be considered if they have at least two years relevant experience after graduation

AND

Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department and or Faculty

Minimum Entry Requirements for Diploma Programmes

The following entry requirements are only minimum, and they do not in any way entitle an applicant to a place in the University Applicants must:

• Have the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an average grade C in KCSE •

OR

• Hold a certificate from a recognized institution with a Credit pass or higher or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in the relevant field of specialization, acceptable to Academic Board.

AND

• Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Departments and or Faculty

Mode of Study

The University offers three modes of study in Chuka Campus and Embu Town Campus:

Fulltime - in September, January and May Semesters

School Based - in April, August and December sessions

Evening/weekend - in September, January and May Semesters

The applicant should liaise with the relevant Department to be advised on courses offered for particular modes.

Important Admission Dates

  • January 1st Intake Self Sponsored Programme

  • April 1st Intake School Based Programme

  • May 2nd Intake Self Sponsored Programme

  • August 2nd Intake School Based Programme

  • September JAB and 3rd Intake Self Sponsored Programme

  • December 3rd intake School Based Programme (Masters Only)

Enquiries for all Programmes offered should be made to;

The Registrar (Academic Affairs),

Chuka University, P. O. Box 109-60400,

CHUKA, Kenya.

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