Laikipia University Course List, Requirements, Fees

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Academic Programmes

ADMISSIONS : COURSE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Introduction

Welcome to the world of Academia at Laikipia University. We offer the following courses listed below with their respective entry requirements.

1. Certificate Programmes which lead to the award of Certificate in:

Computer Applications
Computer Repairs and Maintenance
Public Relations
Purchasing and Supplies Management
School Management, Sales and Marketing
Information Communication Technology (CICT)
Certificate in Public Administration and County Governance
Certificate in Sports Science and Management

Minimum Entry Requirements:

KCSE Mean Grade D+ or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution for all certificate courses

2. Diploma Programmes which lead to the award of:

Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (DICT)
Diploma in Community Development
Diploma in Sports Science and Management
Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Library and Information Studies
Diploma in Education (Arts)

Minimum Entry Requirements:

An aggregate KCSE grade of C – (Minus) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution, for Diploma in Education aggregate KCSE grade C+ , C+ in two teaching subjects and C(Plain) in English or its equivalent.

3. Bachelors Degree Programmes that lead to the award of:

Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and English Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media
Bachelor of Science in Information Science
Bachelor of Library and Information Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Peace Education)
Bachelor of Science in Geography
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Science (Community Development)
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Bachelor of Education (Science)
Bachelor of Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science (Economics and Statistics)
Bachelor of Science in Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
Bachelor of Agribusiness Management (BAM)
Bachelor of Arts (History and Economics)
Bachelor of Arts Economics and Sociology
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Development Education
Bachelor of Sports Science and Management
Bachelor of Science in Utilization and Sustainability of Arid Lands
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management

Minimum Entry Requirements:

An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.

(Some Degree Programmes may require higher aggregate KCSE grade).

4. Post Graduate Degree Programmes:

Post Graduate Diploma in Education

Entry Requirements:

First Degree in a Relevant field

5. Masters Programmes that lead to the award of:

Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
Master of Education in Educational Management
Master of Education in Educational Psychology
Master of Education in Measurement and Evaluation
Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling
Master of Education in Science Education
Master of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication
Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
Master of Arts in Communication and Media
Master of Arts in Literature
Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Religion
Master of Arts in Sociology
Master of Arts in Environmental Science
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Community Development

Entry Requirements:

Bachelor Degree, Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and above OR Bachelor Degree Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years’ relevant work experience.

6. Doctor of Philosophy Programmes that lead to the award of:

Doctor of Philosophy in Guidance and Counselling
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Kiswahili and Communication Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Doctor of Philosophy in History
Doctor of Philosophy in Literature
Doctor of Philosophy in Religion
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication and Media
Doctor of Philosophy in Community Development
Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences

Entry Requirements:

Masters qualification in a relevant field from a recognized Institution or its Equivalent from a recognized institution.

Course Admission Requirements

Welcome to the world of Academia at Laikipia University. We offer the following courses listed below with their respective entry requirements;

Certificate Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements:
KCSE Mean Grade D+ or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution for all certificate courses

Diploma Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements:
An aggregate KCSE grade of C – (Minus) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution, for Diploma in Education aggregate KCSE grade C+ , C+ in two teaching subjects and C(Plain) in English or its equivalent.

Degree Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements:
An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution. (Some Degree Programmes may require higher aggregate KCSE grade).

Post Graduate Degree Programmes Entry Requirements

First Degree in a Relevant field

Masters Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements
Bachelor Degree, Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and above OR Bachelor Degree Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years’ relevant work experience.

Doctor of Philosophy Programmes Entry Requirements

Masters qualification in a relevant field from a recognized Institution or its Equivalent from a recognized institution.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Welcome to Laikipia University. Thank you for your interest in our programmes. You are most welcome to join us. Below are the steps you need to follow to apply for any of our programmes.

Applicants should ensure that they meet the minimum specified requirements for the course they are applying for.

Application forms can be downloaded on our website for the respective course you are applying for or collected at the Admissions Office – Laikipia University Main Campus.

Duly completed forms should be returned to the Admissions Office and must be accompanied by the appropriate non refundable application fees.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

All fees should be paid at any branch of the following LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY bank accounts.

Cooperative Bank of Kenya – A/c No. 011-2950-177-8000
Kenya Commercial Bank – A/c No. 1101-909-080
Equity Bank – A/c No. 01602-9584-0456

Fully completed Application Forms with certified copies of certificates should be returned to : The Registrar (Academic Affairs) c/o Admissions Office Laikipia University P.O. Box 1100-20300, NYAHURURU. So as to reach him by the APPLICATION DEADLINE; WHICH IS TWO WEEKS BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROGRAMME.

Each student is expected to meet accommodation costs which will be communicated to each applicant before the session starts.

Fee Structures

Payment Options

All fees should be paid at any branch of the following LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY bank accounts.

Cooperative Bank of Kenya A/c No. 011-295-0177-8000
Kenya Commercial Bank A/c No. 1101-909-080
Equity Bank A/c No. 01602-9584-0456

Fully completed Application Forms with certified copies of certificates should be returned to: The Registrar (Academic Affairs) c/o Admissions Office Laikipia University P.O. Box 1100-20300, NYAHURURU. so as to reach him by the APPLICATION DEADLINE; WHICH IS TWO WEEKS BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROGRAMME.

Each student is expected to meet accommodation charges which will be communicated to each applicant before the session starts.