Entry Requirements
This programme is offered by the School of Education and Life Long Learning. ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ undergraduate entry requirements shall apply.
Mode of Study and Delivery
The Department of Educational Psychology offers units to support the programme throughthe regular (Full-time), Continuing Education Programme (CEP) and the Virtual and Open Learning modes of study.
Programme Duration: 4 Years
Evaluation
The course will be evaluated as follows: A minimum of two CATs scored out of 40% and the main University examinations scored out of 60%. Total score shall be 100%. Pass mark 40%.
The following Bachelor of Education units are offered from the Department of Educational Psychology:
EPS 110: Introduction to Educational Psychology
EPS 200: Developmental Psychology
EPS 210: Psychology of Teaching and Learning
EPS 310: Educational Measurement and assessment
Career Opportunities
These include but are not limited to;
- Teaching in secondary Schools
- Working in training departments of organizations
- Manufacturing industries especially those with B.Ed. Science
- Banks and other business organizations for those with B.Ed. Business studies
- Hospitality industry for those with B.Ed. Home Economics
- Research and data processing in Research Organizations
- Self-employment (own and run schools, counselling and education advising)
Note. B.Ed. is usually a stepping stone to many other careers.ÌýTuition and Fee Structure
- 153,000 p.a. for East African students
- 191,250 p.a. for non- East Africans
The fees structure can be found at:ÌýÌýWhy Choose this Programme at KU?
KU is currently the leading University in Kenya
Faculty that is highly trained and rated globally and who use pedagogical approaches that prepare students for the 21stÌýCentury world of work.
- Adequate infrastructure – KU has safe, supportive and efficient support networks. There is internet access for all students, spacious lecture halls, elearning facilities, students’ computer labs, shopping centre, a market for groceries and a health unit among others.
- State-of-the-art post-modern Library with thousands of subscribed e-resources that can be accessed remotely
- Industry partnerships for more market-driven courses
- International linkages/collaborations for knowledge and best-practices sharing.
- KU is gender sensitive and practices inclusivity.
- KU has the facilities and structures to ensure success of students with special needs by providing an accessible environment and a well-established internal transport system which ferries students with special needs to and from lecture halls.
- KU provides a peaceful, serene environment away from the crowded and busy city life making it an ideal location for studying. On the other hand, the campus is only a short drive away from the city centre; therefore one can enjoy life on campus and still be within close proximity to the amenities of the city of Nairobi.
- Away from books, KU offers students a vibrant campus experience with many activities, clubs and societies to suit your taste from religious activities, to secular music within the campus area, games, swimming activities etc.
- Has many alumni who are already benefitting from its teaching excellence.