Bachelor of Arts is a 4 years Bachelors Degree examined by Commision for University Education.
| View institutions offering this programAbout Bachelor of Arts
This Bachelor of Arts degree program offers a flexible approach to studying the humanities, social sciences, and languages. The degree program gives you opportunities to develop your abilities in problem-recognition and solving, research skills, analysis, synthesis and creativity, critical and reflective thinking, and written and non-verbal communication.
Your BA study can develop the knowledge and skills you need to future-proof your career. Capabilities such as communication and creative thinking will keep your options open for different opportunities in the fast-changing world of work. You can further extend your skillset for future careers through one or two of our optional, theme-based modules.
The degree provides broad preparation for future employment, as well as a sound basis for those wishing to pursue graduate diplomas and other postgraduate qualifications.
Studying Arts will develop your higher critical thinking skills and encourage exploration of how you view the world and yourself.
You will have the opportunity to progress in a variety of creative and humanitarian interest areas.
Entry requirements for Bachelor of Arts
- KCSE. with a C+ or equivalent
- KCSE. with a C plain or equivalent Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- KCE./EACE Div. III/ Ordinary GCE or equivalent Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- KACE. or EAACE./Advanced GCE Certificate with one principal pass Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- KACE. or EAACE. certificate with two principal passes or equivalent.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- A degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
Institutions offering Bachelor of Arts
University of Nairobi
Public University
Starehe
The University of Nairobi is a world-class university committed to scholarly excellence. University of Nairobi mission is to provide quality university education and training and to embody the...
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Private College
Ruiru
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) is a reputable private tertiary training institution. It is a registered institution of higher learning by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science...
| Read moreKenyatta University
Public University
Ruiru
When you come to Kenyatta University,you discover that you have arrived at a special place.The University’s Main Campus is set on over 1,000 acres with a pleasant and...
| Read moreChuka University
Public University
Chuka Igambangombe
Chuka University, the largest and most diverse university in Eastern Kenya, provides high-quality and affordable university programs which are attractable worldwide and has the needed infrastructure to facilitate...
| Read moreMaseno University
Public University
Kisumu West
Maseno University founded in 1991, is the only university on the globe that lies along the Equator (00). It is one of the seven public universities in Kenya....
| Read morePwani University
Public University
Kilifi South
Pwani University is a public university in the Kilifi County in Kenya, located 60 km north of Mombasa in the resort town of Kilifi, within the larger Kilifi...
| Read moreSouth Eastern Kenya University
Public University
Kitui West
SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY is a fully-fledged Public University that was awarded Charter on 1st March 2013 by His Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki, the former President of the...
| Read moreKisii University
Public University
Nyaribari Chache
Kisii University is a World-Class University for the Advancement of Academic Excellence, Research and Social Welfare.Kisii University was founded in 1965 as a primary teachers? training college on...
| Read moreTharaka University College
Public University
Tharaka
Tharaka University College, a Constituent College of Chuka University, is an institution of higher learning located in Tharaka South Sub-County, in Tharaka Nithi County, Near Gatunga Town. Tharaka...
| Read moreTom Mboya University College
Public University
Mbita
Tom Mboya University College (TMUC) was gazetted on April 16th, 2016 as a Constituent College of Maseno University (MSU). Tom Mboya University College is named after the legendary...
| Read moreBomet University College
Public University
Sotik
Bomet University College is the first public University in Bomet County and is strategically placed at the heart of Bomet Town, Bomet County. Its establishment is a step...
| Read moreEgerton University
Public University
Njoro
Egerton University is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya. It was founded as a Farm School in 1939 by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton, a British...
| Read moreObjectives of Bachelor of Arts
This Bachelor of Arts degree program is designed to prepare you with critical thinking skills, communication skills, and a foundation in the humanities ? such as literature, history, language, and religion.
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts course, graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate a capacity for autonomous, life-long learning informed by Christian belief, critical thinking, ethical practice, and proficiency in research;
- demonstrate an awareness of cultural diversities necessary for respectful engagement with local, national, international, and professional communities;
- demonstrate the acquisition of a body of knowledge and skills specific to the creative and professional practice of a specific discipline;
- demonstrate effective workplace and community collaboration and leadership;
- demonstrate a philosophy of service in both professional and personal spheres;
- demonstrate professional readiness and resilience in one or more Arts disciplines including awareness of best practice;
- demonstrate proficiency in communication, problem-solving, creative endeavor, and information technologies.