The objectives of the programme are:
i) To understand and appreciate the role of politics in human life.
ii) To equip students with skills of understanding and conducting research on politics, political processes and political systems globally.
iii) To acquire appropriate skills that can enable students to effectively participate and contribute to political development in the country.
Entry requirements for admission to the University of Nairobi for the above programme
1. KCSE with a C+ or equivalent or KCSE with a C plain or equivalent Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution.
2. KCE/EACE Div. III/ Ordinary GCE or equivalent Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution.
3. KACE or EAACE./ Advanced GCE Certificate with one principal pass Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized postsecondary institution, KACE or EAACE certificate with two principal passes or equivalent.
4. International Baccalaureate Diploma or a degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
5. A Diploma course shall be required to have covered at least 3 course units of 45 contact hours each over a minimum period of 2 semesters of 15 weeks or 270 contact hours.
First Year
Introduction to Political Science
Politics and Government in Africa
Basic Concepts in Political Science
Politics and Government in Kenya
Second Year
Political Theory
Introduction to Political Theory
Modern Political Theory
Political Economy
Introduction to Political Economy
Political Economy of African Development
Political Sociology
Introduction to Political Sociology
Politics and Social Integration
Comparative Politics
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Comparative Politics of Developing Areas
Comparative Politics of Industrial states
International Relations
Introduction to International Relations
Relations among African States
Issues in International Relations
Africa and the Major Powers
Introduction to International Law
Third Year
Political Theory
Theory of Political Inquiry
Methods of Political Inquiry
Major Themes in African Political Thought
African Political Thought: Selected Works
Political Sociology
Politics of Social Movements
Parties and Pressure Groups
Comparative Politics
Politics and Government in East Africa
Politics and Government of a Selected African
Region
Politics & Government of a Selected Developing
Region
International Relations
North-South Relations
South-South Relations
International Organization
Political Economy
Politics of Agricultural Development
Politics of Industrialization in Africa
Women in the Political Economy of the Third World
Fourth Year
Political Theory
Theory of Democracy
Seminar on Approaches to Political Science
Dissertation
Political Sociology
Urban Politics
Public Opinion and Voter Behaviour
Dissertation
Comparative Politics
Politics and Government in South Africa
The Military in the Politics of a Selected Region
Dissertation
International Relations
Kenya’s Foreign Policy
Comparative Foreign Policies
Politics of Regional Cooperation and Conflict
Superpower Relations
Strategic and National Security Studies
International Law and the African States
Dissertation
Political Economy
Politics of Multinational Corporations
Dependency & Development in the Third World
Dissertation
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