MASTER OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY

Overview

Philosophy of the Program

This programme is guided by the need to foster critical and creative thinking skills among students. As the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates, once said ‘the unexamined life is not worth living’. This dictum aptly captures the importance of philosophy. The pursuit of philosophy provides students with an opportunity to critically and rationally examine themselves, their beliefs and values, with a view of discarding or revising those that are not justifiable. 

The Rationale of the Program

The study of philosophy enhances our ability to think carefully and critically. It also enhances our ability to communicate clearly and persuasively and to solve problems. These skills are transferable and are in high demand in a wide variety of careers, including business, communication, law, public policy, advertising, media, and information technology.

The Objective of the Program

The goal of this program is to enrich and deepen learners’ knowledge of philosophy and provide them with the necessary skills needed to proceed to a PhD degree through research.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Admission Requirements

  1. At least an upper second-class honours degree in any field.
  2. A Lower second-class honours degree with additional relevant training or evidence of research or work experience.
  3. Postgraduate diploma, provided the applicant satisfies the minimum requirements for admission for a Bachelor’s degree qualification

Regulations for Credit Transfers

  1. A candidate may be allowed credit transfer for up to a maximum of one-third of the course units provided that such course units were completed in institutions recognized by Senate, subject to the following conditions:
  2. Having passed similar course units at Master or equivalent level
  3. Payment of appropriate exemption fees.
  4. A candidate shall be allowed exemption from course units for which credit transfer has been approved by the Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies.
  5. A request for the credit transfer and exemption must be made in writing, and addressed to the Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies, through the Dean Faculty of Arts, accompanied by officially certified supporting documents, including the institution’s syllabus for the relevant course units.
  6. 3.4 No candidates shall be exempted from any core course units as described in this syllabus, even if they had undertaken similar course units previously in another institution.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Students’ Obligation

  1. The course shall be offered through course work, project or thesis.
  2. A learner shall attend forty-five (45) contact hours of lectures for each course unit registered in a semester.
  3. The learner must attend at least 75% of the recommended lecture hours per unit whether face-to-face or online.
  4. The learner shall attend a mandatory orientation on e-learning.

 

Contact Person

Chairman

P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi

Email- dept-philosophy@uonbi.ac.ke

Tel: 020-4913219

Website:philosophy.uonbi.ac.ke

Physical location: Gandhi Wing, 3rd Floor, Main Campus

 

Programme Structure and Duration

Schedule of intakes

Programme intake is once every year in September with the course duration
taking Two Academic Years

MODE OF DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAMME

  1. Face-Face Mode

The methods of instruction shall be interactive and shall consist of lectures, lecture-discussions, class presentations, seminars, tutorials, student-teacher consultations, supervised independent study, group projects, guest speakers, or any combination of these.

  1. Online Mode

The methods of instruction shall be interactive and shall consist of lectures, lecture-discussions, class presentations, seminars, tutorials, student-teacher consultations, supervised independent study, group projects, guest speakers, or any combination of these. All this shall be done through various online platforms

 

  1. Open, Distance Learning, and e-Learning (ODeL)

The Open, Distance and E-Learning programme will run for a minimum period of seven (7) semesters and a maximum of fifteen (15) semesters of fifteen (15) weeks each. This module is largely home and or office based and includes:

  1. Written Self-Instructional Study Modules. This includes;
  1. Study course materials e.g. booklets
  2. Relevant Literature
  3. Interactive devices and self-tests
  1.      Mediated Technical Learning Materials for example: Audio Visual; E-Learning
  2. Limited face-to-face sessions to provide an overview of the course at the commencement of the semester, mid semester and revision period before examinations
  3.        Support Study Centres at the University of Nairobi:
  1. Access to information through computers at the University of Nairobi and other resource centres
  2. Use of libraries at the University of Nairobi and other institutions
  1. Orientation
  1. Orientation on ODeL delivery
  2. Study, reading and computer skills
  3. Time management and techniques of handling assignments
  4. Mentorship, guidance and counseling
  5. Emphasis is on satellite centres that serve as a link between the University and the student in the following manner; registration, collecting reading materials, collecting results and programmes, examination information, posting timetables and holding session meetings.

Attachment Opportunities

Master of Philosophy graduates have a wide variety of opportunities for bot attachment and employment. Graduates in this area may find attachment in various government and non-governmental organizations; civil society organizations; international development agencies; academic and research institutions.

Career prospects

Master of Philosophy graduates may find employment in various government departments, non-governmental organizations; civil society organizations; international development agencies; academic and research institutions.

TUITION 21,000  
EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 1,000  
MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6,500  
ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7,000  
CAUTION - (ONCE) 5,000  
LIBRARY (PER YEAR)  5,000  
ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2,000  
REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2,250  
ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1,000  
STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1,000  
THESIS EXAMINATION 30,000  
    Semester totals
Sem1 2 units 73,750
  3 units 95,750
  4 units 117,750
    Semester totals
Sem2 ,3,5 or 6 1 unit 24,250
  2 units 46,250
  3 units 68,250
  4 units 90,250
    Semester totals
Sem4, 7, or 10 1 unit 46,750
  2 units 68,750
  3 units 90,750
  4 units 112,750
Project =4units    
Project in sems 4 or 7   142,750
Other sems   120,250
     
SUMMARY OF TOTAL FEES    
Sem1 4 units 117,750
Sem2 4 units 90,250
Sem3 4 units 90,250
Sem4 PROJECT 142,750
Totals   441,000

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