This Master of Arts in Political Science program offered at the University of Nairobi program gives students the skills to understand the Constitution, how laws are made, and how to effectively navigate the complicated world of modern governing with advanced coursework.
The program allows students to determine their own areas of special interest within the range of courses on offer. Thus, each student can develop his or her own individual profile. Students are involved in the current scholarly debates and take an active part in ongoing research projects
This degree in political science provides advanced study in political science and political analysis that makes our graduates strong candidates for jobs in many fields, including political consulting, government, international organizations, business, law, and journalism. The M.A. program may also represent the beginning of an academic career.
The programmes aim at:
- Providing opportunities to students who wish to specialize and pursue academic careers in Political Science and Public Administration,
- Equipping students with appropriate skills and knowledge that can enable them to critically investigate and predict political events, both nationally and globally.
- Producing a pool of political scientists and public administrators that can contribute to the political and administrative development of their respective countries.
