Political Science and Public Administration
University of NairobiProgram Overview
The Political Science and Public Administration 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 Political Science and Public Administration 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 67 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 67 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Science and Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Comparative Politics Of Industrialized States
- Comparative Politics Of Developing Areas
- The Military And Politics
- Comparative Political Systems
- Advanced International Relations
- Foreign Policy Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The common regulations governing the Masters degrees in all Faculties in the University of Nairobi shall apply.
The following shall be eligible for admission into the programme:- A holder of Bachelor of Arts degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent in Political Science or Public administration from the University of Nairobi or any other equivalent institution recognized by Senate.
- A holder of a Bachelor of Arts of Lower Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in Political Science or Public Administration from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Senate.
- A holder of a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Pass or an equivalent qualification in Political Science or Public Administration, plus a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field, from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent institution recognized by the Senate.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 67 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 67 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 67 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 67 (Tuition (Credit)) — 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
