DIPLOMA IN POPULATION STUDIES Program Offered at University of Nairobi

Diploma 2 YEARS Fulltime Fee: on application Intake: Ongoing

Diploma (Accredited by: University of Nairobi)

About DIPLOMA IN POPULATION STUDIES Diploma program.

One of the main functions of the Institute is to provide training for mid career senior officers in Government departments, with population training. To meet this aim the Institute has introduced a Diploma in Population Studies. Candidates for this diploma will need to have a degree in any  one of the following: economics, sociology, geography, statistics or mathematics.


 

Entry requirements for DIPLOMA IN POPULATION STUDIES

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.

DIPLOMA IN POPULATION STUDIES Course Subjects

Course outline


 Theories of Population &World Population


Trends with Special Reference to Africa


 Introduction to Techniques of Demography Analysis


 Introduction to Statistics and Basic Research Methodology


 Population Dynamics


 Population, Development and Socioeconomic Planning


 Culture, Population & Social Change


 Population Education

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