Program Overview
The Development Studies at University of Nairobi is a MA programme in Social Sciences 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 social sciences. 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 Development Studies 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 1,198 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,198 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Development Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Global Institutions And Development
- Politics Of Alternative Development Strategies
- Development And Regional Integration
- Political Economy Of International Commodity Markets
- Development Strategies And Planning
- CompuApplications To Development Planningter
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for registration for the Master of Arts in Development Studies degree, one should be:
- A holder of at least an upper-second bachelors degree from the University of Nairobi in any discipline;
- A holder of an equivalent degree or an equivalent qualification recognized by University of Nairobi Senate to be of comparable academic status.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,198 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,198 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,198 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,198 (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
