Program Overview
The Climate Change Adaptation (MCCA) at University of Nairobi is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Climate Change Adaptation (MCCA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Kenya and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 2,593 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,593 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Climate Change Adaptation (MCCA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Climate Change And Food Production Systems
- Climate Change Implications For Fisheries And Aqua-culture
- Overview Of Climate Risk Management
- Drivers Of Risk, Policies And Approaches, Tools And Practices
- Decision Support Tools For Reducing Climate Risks
- Regional Focus
- Urban Areas, Climate Change And Adaptation
- Economics Of Climate Change And Adaptation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The following shall be eligible for the registration for the Masters degree:
- Holder of at least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in non-classified degrees from a recognized university;
- A holder of lower second class with at least two years of relevant work experience after graduation;
- Holder of a pass degree with at least three years of relevant work experience after graduation.
- All Degree certificates and transcripts should be certified by their respective Universities. Students from international institutions should have their certificates certified at the Commission for University Education
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,593 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,593 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,593 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,593 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nairobi directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
TheUniversity of Nairobi(uonbiorUoN;Swahili:Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi)is acollegiateresearch universitybased inNairobiand is the largestuniversityinKenya.Although its history as aneducational...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
