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Diploma courses in Kenyatta university: Below are all Diploma courses in Kenyatta university– perhaps KU is your favorite institution but you never managed to get the C+ Mean grade for an undergraduate degree course.
And so you have decided to take a Diploma first…well, KU has quite a number of diploma courses as I will share with you so start there- pick a marketable one- then upgrade slowly upto the highest level (PhD?).
So here are the Diploma courses in Kenyatta university and their requirements, campuses that offer them, fees, and more.
Diploma courses in Kenyatta university – all Kenyatta university diploma courses and qualifications, fees, campuses offered, etc.
School of pure and applied sciences
Diploma in Forensic Science
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- at least
Cluster subjects and requirements
Biology – C+ (Plus)
Chemistry– C+ (Plus)
Mathematics/Physics– C (Plain)
Alternative qualifications
- 2 years experience in disciplined forces– and you must be engaged in an area dealing with Forensic Science.
- Certificate course in Forensic Science– from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time
Diploma courses offered at Kenyatta university under School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development
Diploma in Animal Health and Production Management
Requirements
Requirements
Option 1:
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- at least but you need to meet the following grades in the indicated subjects
- Biology/Biological Sciences- Grade C
- Chemistry- C-
- Mathematics /Physical Sciences/ Physics /Agriculture- C-
Alternative qualifications
- Certificate course in a relevant area e.g. animal husbandry, Animal Health, Agriculture, Range Management, Dairy Technology, etc. (with a Credit Pass) – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE.
- Diploma in any Biomedical discipline from an accredited institution– Examples: Diploma in Agriculture/ Animal Health/Animal production/ Medical Laboratory Technology
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Kitui
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time
Diploma courses offered in Kenyatta university under School of Hospitality Tourism and Leisure Studies
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- at least
Cluster subjects and requirements
You must have a C- in any two subjects from the following combination
Option A: Biology/ Chemistry / Home Science
Option B: Physical Sciences/ Biological Sciences/Mathematics
Option C: English/Kiswahili
Alternative qualifications
Certificate course in a hospitality related field– from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. You also need 2 years working experience.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, DSVOL, Kisumu, Embu.
Intakes– January and September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time and Blended/DSVOL
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Diploma in Tourism Management
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- at least
Cluster subjects and requirements
You must also have taken and scored a C(plain) in any two subjects (C in each for both) from the following combination
Option A: Biology/ Biological Sciences
Option B: Geography/History
Option C: Business Education/Computers
Option D: English/any Foreign Language
Alternative qualifications
- Certificate course in a tourism related field– from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. You also need 2 years working experience.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, DSVOL, Kisumu, Embu.
Intakes– January and September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time and Blended/DSVOL
Diploma in Food & Beverage Sales & Service
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C -(minus)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
- Certificate (Level 5) course in Production Service & Sales or in Hotel Catering & Accommodation – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. 2 years working experience needed.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time and Blended/DSVOL
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C -(minus)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
- Certificate (Level 5) course in Production Service & Sales or in Hotel Catering & Accommodation – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. 2 years working experience needed.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 32900
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time and Blended/DSVOL
Diploma in Housekeeping Management
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C -(minus)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
- Certificate (Level 5) course in Hotel Catering & Accommodation – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. 2 years working experience needed.
Other details
Campus offered- Main
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time
Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C -(minus)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
- Master Craft Certificate (Level 5) course in Tour or Travel – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. 2 years working experience needed.
Other details
Campus offered- Mombasa
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time
Diploma in Events Management
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C -(minus)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
- Master Craft Certificate (Level 5) course in Events or Tour or Travel – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. 2 years working experience needed.
Other details
Campus offered- Mombasa
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time
Diploma courses in Kenyatta university under the School of Education
Diploma in Information Science
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
- Certificate course in Library & Information studies(KNEC) – from any other accredited institution- but you must have scored a Credit or Distinction. Otherwise, you can be considered with a Pass score if you have gained 2 years working experience after finishing the certificate.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main
Intakes– September, December
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time/ ODEL, CEP
Diploma in Public Relations
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 130000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 23500
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, City, Nyeri, Embu
Intakes– January, May, September
Mode of study– DSVOL
Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
P1 or S1 certificate + two years working experience
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 130000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 23500
Other details
Campus offered- Main and All DSVOL Centres
Intakes– January, April, September
Mode of study– DSVOL, Full Time, CEP(Continuous Education Program)
Diploma in Records Management & Information Technology
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
- Certificate course in Library & Information studies(KNEC) – from any other accredited institution- but you must have scored a Credit or Distinction. Otherwise, you can be considered with a Pass score if you have gained 2 years working experience after finishing the certificate.
Fees
Regular mode
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
DVSOL Mode
Tuition- Kshs. 52000
Other details
Campus offered- Main campus, DSVOL -Nairobi, Nakuru, Garissa, Mombasa, Kisumu, Embu.
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time/ ODEL, CEP/DVSOL
Diploma in Sports Administration and Management
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
- P1 or S1 certificate
- KU’s Certificate in Sports Administration& Management.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Nyeri ,Virtual &Open Learning, Mombasa, Nakuru, Nairobi, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu.
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time/ ODEL, CEP/DVSOL
Diploma in Clinical and Child Neuropsychology
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Kisumu, Embu, Nakuru, Mombasa, Garissa
Intakes– September
Mode of study– VOL, Regular/Full Time
Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Nakuru, Embu, Mombasa, Kisumu, Garissa
Intakes– September
Mode of study– VOL, Regular/Full Time
Early Childhood Care and Education
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Fees- regular
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Fees- DVSOL
Tuition- Kshs. 52000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu, Nakuru
Intakes– September, Jan
Mode of study– VOL, Regular/Full Time, CEP
Diploma in Special Needs Education
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C+ (Plus)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications- for the Visually & Hearing Impaired
KCSE C plain (aggregate) and the following grades per indicated subjects
- English-C-
- Math- C (Plain) where you’ll be pursuing a for Science-Based specialization
- Math- D (Plain) where you’ll be pursuing a for none Science-Based specialization
Fees- regular
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Fees- DVSOL
Tuition- Kshs. 52000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu, Nakuru
Intakes– September, Jan
Mode of study– VOL, Regular/Full Time, CEP
Diploma in Primary Teacher Education
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that(no more cluster requirements)
Fees- regular
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Embu, Nakuru
Intakes– September, Dec
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time, CEP
School of Architecture and Built Environment
Diploma in Land Surveying
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 130000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 23500
Other details
Campus offered- Main
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time
School of Creative and Performing Arts, Film, and Media Studies
Diploma in Fine Arts
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field(e.g. Art and Design)
You are also likely to be asked to show your portfolio of artworks during the interview and selection so organize for that.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time
Diploma in Communication and Media
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- at least
Cluster subjects and requirements
- English/Kiswahili- C plain
- Geography or History and Government- C- (Minus)..having C- in just one of these subjects will suffice
Alternative qualifications
- Certificate course in a Communication and Media related field(with a Credit Pass) – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 82000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Ruiru
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time
Diploma in Film and Theatre Arts
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
Alternative qualifications
A Certificate course in any of the following fields
- Theatre Arts
- Film production
- Mass Communication
A P1 certificate is also considered if you’re a teacher of Creative Arts
Here you are also likely to be asked to show proof of your participation (in any way) in Creative Arts(Theatre Arts/Film/Mass Communication) during the interview and selection so prepare for that again.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 82000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Ruiru
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time
Diploma in Digital Animation
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Cluster subjects and requirements
None
*Having a portfolio of your digital animation projects could give you an extra advantage
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 82000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Ruiru
Intakes– September
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time
School of business
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field(e.g. HR)
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Nyeri , all DSVOL Centres –Nairobi, Garissa, Embu, Kisumu
Intakes– September, May, and January. For DSVOL centres-September and January
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time, DSVOL
Diploma in Business Management
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 52000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Nyeri , all DSVOL Centres –Nairobi, Garissa, Embu, Kisumu
Intakes– September, May, and January. For DSVOL centres-September and January
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time, DSVOL
Diploma in Marketing
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 52000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Nyeri , all DSVOL Centres –Nairobi, Garissa, Embu, Kisumu
Intakes– September, May, and January. For DSVOL centres-September and January
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time, DSVOL
Diploma in Information Technology
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)
Cluster requirements
- Mathematics- C (Plain)
- English- C (Plain)
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in IT(any other related field)
Remember you must also have these grades in the indicated subjects:
- Mathematics- C-
- English- C-
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Nyeri , all DSVOL Centres –Nairobi, Garissa, Embu, Kisumu
Intakes– Regular: January. For DSVOL centres-September and January
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time, DSVOL
Diploma in Project Management
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main
Intakes– September, Jan, May
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time
Diploma in Project Monitoring &Evaluation
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field
Fees
Tuition- Kshs. 72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main
Intakes– September, Jan, May
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time
School of human and social sciences
Diploma in Disaster Management
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field
Fees
DVSOL- Kshs.52000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900
Other details
Campus offered- DVSOL Only
Intakes– September, Jan
Mode of study– DVSOL
Diploma in Chinese Language and Culture
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)
Cluster requirements
English or Kiswahili- C-
- Mathematics- C (Plain)
- English- C (Plain)
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in Chinese language& culture from KU or Chinese language proficiency level II from KU (or any accredited institution) – you need a credit pass in either. The university may also consider YCT(Youth Chinese Test) level III holders (with a credit pass) here.
Fees
Tuition- Kshs.72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- Main, City
Intakes– September, Jan
Mode of study– Regular/Full Time, Part Time
School of Security Diplomacy and peace studies
Diploma in Security Management and Police Studies
Requirements
KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that
Alternative qualifications
- KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field
Fees
DVSOL mode
Tuition- Kshs.52000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900
Full-time
Tuition- Kshs.72000
Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000
Other details
Campus offered- DVSOL , Nairobi, Mombasa, Garissa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Embu,Main
Intakes– September, Jan
Mode of study– DVSOL, full-time
How to apply for a diploma course in Kenyatta university
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Diploma courses in Kenyatta university – final words
So you have now known about all Diploma courses in Kenyatta university including the diploma courses offered at Kenyatta university main campus and the diploma courses offered at Kenyatta university Nairobi campus, just in case you want to study at Nairobi or Main campus.
Please reach out to the university using the following number for any clarification.
+254745231768
Source: https://www.ku.ac.ke/diploma