graduate programmes opened for 2021-22
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GRADUATE PROGRAMMES OPENED FOR 2021-22
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & EDUCATION
HUMANITIES Commencement Date
Taught Programmes
Master of Arts Programmes (Online)
**Master of Arts-Communication Studies PT Only Sept. 2021
**Master of Arts -Communication for Social & Behaviour Change PT Only Sept. 2021
Master of Arts Programmes
**Master of Arts-Cultural Studies PT/FT Sept. 2021
**Master of Arts-English Language
-blended learning PT Only Sept. 2021
Master of Arts- Heritage Studies PT/FT Sept. 2021
**Master of Arts-Integrated Marketing Communication PT Sept. 2021
– blended learning (Face to Face & Online)
Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS) FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Arts – Archives and Records Management FT/PT Sept. 2021
– blended learning (Face to Face & Online)
Master of Arts -Library & Information Studies FT/PT Sept. 2021
– blended learning (Face to Face & Online)
Master of Arts- Linguistics FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Arts- Literatures in English FT/PT Sept. 2021
Diploma in Linguistics FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Arts- Philosophy FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Arts- Theology PT Only Sept. 2021
Master of Arts - Contextual Ministry FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Arts – Translation (Spanish/French) PT Sept. 2021
Master of Science Programmes
Master of Science in Media Management PT Only Sept. 2021
– blended learning (Face to Face & Online)
Research Programmes
Master of Philosophy- Literatures in English FT/PT Sept. 2021
Doctor of Philosophy- Literatures in English FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Philosophy- French FT/PT Sept. 2021
Doctor of Philosophy-French FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Philosophy-Communication Studies FT/PT Sept. 2021
Doctor of Philosophy-Communication Studies FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Philosophy- History FT/PT Sept. 2021
Doctor of Philosophy- History FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Philosophy- Library & Information Studies FT/PT Sept. 2021
Doctor of Philosophy- Library &Information Studies FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Philosophy- Linguistics FT/PT Sept. 2021
Doctor of Philosophy- Linguistics FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Philosophy- Philosophy FT/PT Sept. 2021
Doctor of Philosophy- Philosophy FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Philosophy- Spanish FT/PT Sept. 2021
Doctor of Philosophy-Spanish FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Philosophy- Theology FT/PT Sept. 2021
Doctor of Philosophy- Theology FT/PT Sept. 2021
GRADUATE PROGRAMMES OPENED FOR 2021-22
EDUCATION
Taught Programmes Commencement Date
Master of Education Programmes (Face-to-Face)
Curriculum and Instruction PT Sept. 2021
Early Childhood Education (Pedagogy) ** PT Sept. 2021
Educational Leadership and Management PT Sept. 2021
Educational Measurement PT Sept. 2021
Educational Planning and Policy ** PT Sept. 2021
Educational Psychology PT Sept. 2021
Education for Sustainable Development, Global Citizenship & Peace ** PT Sept. 2021
Inclusive and Special Education ** PT Sept. 2021
Language Education PT Sept. 2021
Literacy Studies Education ** PT Sept. 2021
Mathematics Education PT Sept. 2021
Science Education PT Sept. 2021
Master of Arts Programmes (Face-to-Face)
Higher Educational Management ** PT Sept. 2021
Leadership in Technical and Vocational PT Sept. 2021
Education and Training (TVET) and
Workforce Development (WFD) **
Teacher Education and Teacher Development PT Sept. 2021
Master of Arts in Teaching Programmes (MAT) (Face-to-Face)
English Language Education PT June, 2021
History Education PT June, 2021
Mathematics Education PT June, 2021
Information Technology and Computer Science Education PT June, 2021
Science Education PT June, 2021
Social Studies / Geography Education PT June, 2021
Modern Foreign Languages Education PT June, 2021
Research (MPhil/PhD) Programmes (Face-to-Face)
Curriculum Development PT/FT Sept. 2021
Educational Psychology PT/FT Sept. 2021
Educational Administration PT/FT Sept. 2021
Literacy Studies PT/FT Sept. 2021
Language Education PT/FT Sept. 2021
Mathematics Education PT/FT Sept. 2021
Science Education PT/FT Sept. 2021
Education PT/FT Sept. 2021
Teacher Education and Teacher Development PT/FT Sept. 2021
Leadership in Technical and Vocational PT/FT Sept. 2021
Education and Training (TVET) and
Workforce Development (WFD) **
ONLINE & BLENDED GRADUATE PROGRAMMES OPENED FOR 2021-22
EDUCATION
Taught Programmes Commencement Date
Master of Education Programmes (Online)
Curriculum and Instruction ** FT/PT Sept. 2021
Educational Administration ** FT/PT Sept. 2021
Educational Leadership and Management ** FT/PT Sept. 2021
Educational Measurement ** FT/PT Sept. 2021
Educational Planning and Policy ** FT/PT Sept. 2021
Inclusive and Special Education ** PT Sept. 2021
Leadership in Early Childhood Development ** FT/PT Sept. 2021
Teacher Education ** FT/PT Sept. 2021
Master of Education Programme (Blended Modality via SVUS)
Early Childhood Education (Pedagogy) ** PT Sept. 2021
Master of Arts Programmes (Online)
Higher Education: Student Personnel Administration ** FT/PT Sept. 2021
Higher Education Management ** FT/PT Sept. 2021
Leadership in Technical & Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) and Workforce Development (WFD) ** FT/PT Sept. 2021
MAT SVUS (Postgraduate Diploma in Education)
Language Education ** PT Jan. 2021
Mathematics Education ** PT Jan. 2021
Information Technology ** PT Jan. 2021
Science Education ** PT Jan. 2021
History Education ** PT Jan. 2021
Modern Foreign Languages Education** PT Jan. 2021
Social Studies/Geography Education ** PT Jan. 2021
NOTES:
FT – Programme is offered on a Full-time basis
PT – Programme is offered on a Part-time basis
**Full-Fee Paying Programmes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
MASTER OF ARTS IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION STUDIES & MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION STUDIES
The MLIS are for graduates with a first degree in any other discipline and no prior knowledge in Library &
Information Studies. The MA-LIS is for graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Studies.
MASTER OF ARTS in:
Language
Linguistics
Philosophy
M.A English Language, M.A. Linguistics and Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics: Applications are open to students with a first degree in Linguistics or any other discipline. The M.A. English Language is particularly suitable for educators, and is offered on a part-time basis only. M.A Philosophy: Applications are open to students with a first degree in Philosophy or a related discipline.
MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd)
The School of Education invites applicants with at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree at the Bachelor’s
level and teacher training for the programme leading to the MEd on a part-time basis. Applicants with a Lower
Second Class or pass degree will be considered only in exceptional cases where the candidate’s professional
experience and performance suggest potential for further intellectual development. Applicants should submit
teacher training transcripts along with other relevant documents.
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (MAT) The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programme is a two-year part-time face to face programme consisting of two parts that prepares participants to teach a specialized area at the secondary level, and to prepare their own students for national, regional and international examinations in the subject area. Seven areas of specialization are offered. To be eligible to pursue the programme, the applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree (at least a Lower Second Class Honours) in any of the seven specialized areas. The applicant should be teaching that specialized area at a secondary or tertiary institution. However, if the applicant is not currently teaching, he/she must be available to attend lectures and complete the required teaching practicum in the specialized area. Participants may opt to terminate at the end of part-1, and those who are successful are awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Education in the area of specialization. Those who obtain an average of B+ at the end of part-1 and wish to proceed to part-2 are awarded the MAT degree on successful completion of the programme.
MASTERSOF ARTS - LEADERSHIP IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (WFD) This programme targets a wide range of interested professionals and is particularly suitable for the following groups/individuals:
Educational leaders in institutions that offer full or partial TVET curricula
Training managers and coordinators in public and private organizations
School principals and administrators (at all levels of the school system)
Field operations and programme officers of Ministries of Education
Technical and field officers of other Ministries of Government
Managers and technical staff of National Training Agencies
Managers/coordinators of skills training programme in NGO’s
Educators/instructors interested in upward mobility in TVET systems. Applicants should have a minimum of five years work experience in a technical or vocational area.