Master of Arts in Social Transformation

At a glance

Level

Masters

Campus

Institute of Social Transformation (IST)

Duration

2 years

Min. grade

C+

More about this programme

• • A bachelors Degree in Relevant field with Upper Second Class Honors from accredited Institutions of Higher Learning and duly recognized by the University Senate.
• • A bachelors Degree in Relevant field with Lower Second Class Honours with a Postgraduate Diploma from accredited Institutions of Higher Learning and duly recognized by the University Senate or 2 years or relevant work experience.
• • A Bachelors Degree in Relevant Field with Pass from with Postgraduate Diploma from accredited Institutions of Higher Learning and duly recognized by the University Senate or 4 years Relevant experience.
• • Any other Qualifications Recognized as Equivalent to any of the above by the University Senate.
• • TRANSCRIPT CERTIFICATION: Certified copies of transcripts by the issuing institutions and original official transcripts from accredited institutions of Higher Learning and duly recognized by the Senate MUST be produced before admission.
• • In addition to producing evidence of eligibility for admission, candidates for the proposed Master of Arts Degree Programme in Social Transformation may be required to appear for an interview by the Progaramme Leader in the School to determine their
• • sustainability for admission.
• • Subjesct for approval by the Postgraduate Studies Admission Board, the Institute may formulate regulations requiring applicants to have attained such academic or equivalent qualifications as may be consistent with the goals of their masters programme
• • If satisfied with the applicants eligibility, the Institute shall recommend to the Postgraduate Studies Admissions Board that the applicant be admitted.
• • Before recommending an applicant for admission, the Institute shall ensure that:
• • 1. The proposed field is academically sound and can be researched under the supervision of Tangaza University college academic staff.
• • 2.The applicant will have access to relevant literature,materials and facilities as demande by the field of study.
• • The Postgraduate Studies Admission Board shall have overall authority to admit or decline to admit a candidate for the degree.
• • Candidates for the Proposed Master of Arts degree programme in Social Transformation degree may apply for provisional admission by completing the normal postgraduate application form which will be considered for approval by the Institute and
• • subsequently by the Postgraduate Studies Admissions Board. If approved, provisional candidates will be allowed six (6) months within which to prepare and successfully defend their research proposal at the Institute.
• • Additional Requirements:
• • Besides the above, each candidate will be expected to meet the following criteria;
• • 1.Referees Recommendations: Applicants will provide two written confidential recommendations from former lecturers,research supervisors,or any recognized authority to attest academic ability and good conduct.
• • 2.Personal Essays: A two page personal essays, statement of intent, expressing candidate's interests in joining the programme, future career plans and/or social apostolate and a brief autobiograhic statement.
• • 3.Language Proficiency: Candidaes from non-English speaking counrties must either provide proof of proficiency in English Language through conventional examinations such as Test of English as a Foreign Langauge (TOEFL) or score a minimum of 50% in
• • the entry English Language Test set by Tangaza University College.
• • 4.Curriculum Vitae: 2-3 pages updated CV.
• • NB: Mandate for Admissions
• • Decisions by the Tangaza Postgraduate Programmes Admissions Committee are subject to approval by the University Senate.
• • Foreign students are required to apply to the Commission for University Education for Equation and Recognition of their qualification. For more information on this requirement use this link: www.cue.or.ke