So below is all you need to know about Masters in education courses in Kenya to help you make an informed decision..

Masters in education courses in Kenya – all you need to know about the most marketable masters degree in education in Kenya

First, let us take a look at the masters in education courses you can choose when it comes to studying for a masters in education degree in Kenya- as offered by some of the leading education universities in Kenya:

Masters in education course at KCA University

1. Master of Education(M.Ed)
2. Master of Education (M.Ed)in Leadership and Management
3. Master of Educational (M.Ed) in Administration, Curriculum, &Policy Studies

Masters in education courses at MKU

Masters of Educational Management

Overall, the above Masters of Education course in MKU course has these Options (specializations) – choose the most suitable.

• Leadership & Management –This is one of the most marketable masters degree in education in Kenya especially if you want to become the head of an institution (principal, head-teacher, etc) or even the HOD of a busy department in a national polytechnic, TVET college, Teachers Training College, etc.
• Educational Planning
• Educational Administration
• Curriculum studies
• Economics of Education

Entry requirements -minimum

Bachelor of Education(Be.d) -Second Class Honours (the Upper Division)

OR

Bachelor of Education(Bed) –the 2nd Class Honours(the Lower Division) PLUS 2-years of teaching experience

OR

BA( Bachelor of Arts) /Bsc.( Bachelor of Science)degree PLUS a recognized post graduate Diploma in Education.

Department of Educational Psy-chology&Technology masters at MKU

Here you can pursue five masters courses:

• Master of Education-Instructional Technology
• Master of Education- Educational Psychology
• Master of Education-Educational guidance& counselling
• Master of Education- Philosophy of Education
• Master of Education- Sociology of Education

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Education(Be.d) -Second Class Honours (the Upper Division)

OR

Bachelor of Education(Bed) –the 2nd Class Honours(the Lower Division) PLUS 2-years of teaching experience

Other Master of Education courses-MKU

Master of Education-in-Early Childhood Studies

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Education(Be.d) -Second Class Honours (the Upper Division) – the degree has to be in Early Childhood Studies(ECS)

OR

Bachelor of Education(Bed) –the 2nd Class Honours(the Lower Division) PLUS 2-years of teaching experience– the degree has to be in Early Childhood Studies(ECS)

Master in Education-SNE-Special Needs Education

Your specialization areas/options

• Visual Impairment
• Hearing Impairment
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Physical Handicap &other Health Impairment
• Emotional& Behavioural Disorders
• Gifted & Talented
• Specific Learning Disabilities
• Inclusive Education
• Deaf blindness

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Education(Be.d) -Second Class Honours (the Upper Division) – the degree has to be in (SNE)-Special Needs Education

OR

Bachelor of Education(Bed) –the 2nd Class Honours(the Lower Division) PLUS 2-years of teaching experience– the degree has to be in (SNE)-Special Needs Education

OR

Bed.( Bachelor of Education) degree/ BA( Bachelor of Arts) /Bsc.( Bachelor of Science)degree PLUS 2-years of actual teaching experience in special schools/units.

KU masters in education courses including masters in education administration in Kenyatta university and masters in educational psychology in Kenyatta university

If you’d rather study at KU, below are the KU masters in education courses you can select from:

• Masters of Education -Educational Research, Evaluation& Assessment
• Masters of Education -Special Education
• Masters of Education -M.Ed
• Master of Education -(Educational psychology)
• Master of Education- (Guidance and Counselling)
• Masters of Education -Educational Communication& Technology
• Masters of Arts-Early Childhood Studies
• Masters of Education-Special Education
• Master of Education (M.Ed ) in Education Management & Policy Studies
• Master of Education (M.Ed ) in Educational Foundations

Masters in education courses in Kenya – course duration

The duration of education master’s in Kenya are as follows (in general):

• Full time student (if you have taken study leave) -2 to 3 years
• Part-time students (and distance/school-based students)- 3 to 4 years

Other universities offering Masters in education course

• Chuka University
• Embu University
• University of Nairobi
• Machakos University
• Rongo University
• Taita Taveta University

Masters in education course in Kenya – Course Structure

Your course will, for the most part, consist of the following:

• Coursework
• Examination (CATs and other assessments)
• Thesis (you will have to do a thesis on an area/topic you choose)

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Masters in education course in Kenya fee structure

Well, the fee depends on where you’re studying.

For example, at MKU, the cost is as follows:

• Distance & Institution (school) Based Learning mode -Kshs. 60000 per sem- and you go for 6 semesters
• Regular mode -Kshs. 90000 per sem- and you go for 4 sems
• Digital varsity – Kshs. 90000 per sem

Meanwhile, at KCA, you pay the following amounts (based on the course):

• Administration fees – kshs.30000
• Tuition fee (11000 per unit)-165000 – kshs. 200000
• Dissertation fee– kshs. 88000
• The fees per sem is as follows:
• Semester 1– kshs.55000 – kshs. 61000
• Semester 2– kshs.41000 – kshs. 57000
• Semester 3– kshs.41000 – kshs. 57000
• Semester 4– kshs.44000 – kshs. 55000
• Semester 5– kshs.44000 – kshs. 55000

How to apply

You may apply online for most universities or Visit your nearest campus of the university you select and apply physically.

As regards intake, many of the Universities teaching the Masters In education programme has intakes in January, May, and September every year.

But what I’d suggest is you reach out to the university you have in mind to confirm.

Which university offers masters in education technology in Kenya?

The course is offered by several universities including the University of Nairobi – it is one of UON masters programs in education

Meanwhile, Embu University offers a Masters Of Philosophy (M.Phil)  In Technology Education

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And the good thing is that you can even take your course in the MKU School Of Education School Based Programme (you study from home and come to the university during holidays only- mainly for exams), especially if you’re busy.

With that in mind, below is a list of Mount Kenya University Masters in education courses to help you choose an ideal course, based on your career objectives.

MKU Masters in education courses – All you need to know

Let us look at the specific courses you can select when it comes to Mount Kenya University education courses (Masters Degree Level) under each department:

Department of Educational Management(Administration) and Curriculum Studies

Overall, the Masters of Education in MKU course has the following Options (specializations) – choose the most suitable.

• Educational Administration
• Leadership & Management
• Educational Planning,
• Curriculum studies
• Economics of Education

Again it all boils down to your future career goals- may be you want to become a principal, an educational  researcher, etc.

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Education(Bed) -Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or an equivalent from any recognized university(MKU senate accepted).

OR

Bachelor of Education(Bed) -Second Class Honours(Lower Division) or an equivalent from any recognized university PLUS 2-years teaching experience(at least)

OR

BA( Bachelor of Arts) or Bsc.( Bachelor of Science) degree PLUS a post-graduate Diploma in Education from any recognized university.

Department of Educational Psychology&Technology

Here you can take two masters courses:

• Master of Education- Educational Psychology
• Master of Education-Instructional Technology
• Master of Education-Educational guidance& counselling
• Master of Education- Sociology of Education
• Master of Education- Philosophy of Education

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Education(Bed) -Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or an equivalent from any recognized university(MKU senate accepted).

OR

Bachelor of Education(Bed) -Second Class Honours(Lower Division) or an equivalent from any recognized university PLUS 2-years teaching experience(at least)

Early Childhood Studies(ECS) Department

Master of Education in Early Childhood Studies

This can be a good course if you have a Bachelors Degree in Education-in ECS

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Education(Bed) in Early Childhood Studies(ECS) -Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or an equivalent from any recognized university(MKU senate accepted).

OR

Bachelor of Education(Bed) in Early Childhood Studies(ECS)  -Second Class Honours(Lower Division) or an equivalent from any recognized university PLUS 2-years teaching experience(at least)

Special Needs Education Department

Master in Education-SNE (Special Needs Education)

Specializations areas/options

• Hearing Impairment
• Visual Impairment
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Gifted & Talented
• Physical Handicap & other Health Impairment
• Specific Learning Disabilities
• Inclusive Education
• Deaf blindness
• Emotional & Behavioural Disorders

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Education(Bed-SNE) Special Needs Education -Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or an equivalent from any recognized university(MKU senate accepted).

OR

Bachelor of Education(Bed-SNE) Special Needs Education -Second Class Honours(Lower Division) or an equivalent from any recognized university PLUS 2-years teaching experience(at least)

OR

Bachelor of Education(Bed) degree or BA( Bachelor of Arts) or Bsc.( Bachelor of Science) degree – Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or an equivalent from any recognized university(MKU senate accepted) PLUS 2-years teaching experience(at least) in special school/unit.

MKU MASTERS in education courses  offered via the Distance & Institution (school) Based Learning mode

Most of the above courses are taught under the Distance and Institution/school Based Learning mode so they can be excellent, if you cannot manage to attend full-time classes.

Remember that under this learning mode, your studies will be structured as follows:

1. Assessment of the previous teaching session
2. Face to face teaching (for some hours when you come to the campus
3. CATs- this is usually part of the face-to-face teaching / assessment when you come to the campus
4. MKU Digital varsity learning system/platform virtual learning- you will be taught virtually through MKU’s Digital varsity learning system on specific hours, as per the timetable.

MKU masters in education fee structure

Kshs. 60000 per semester- for 6 semesters (Distance & Institution (school) Based Learning mode)

Kshs. 90000 per semester- for 4 semesters (regular mode)

Kshs. 90000 per semester- Digital varsity

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How to apply

Go here to apply online or Visit any MKU campus and apply physically.

You can send your academic plus application documents to the email address communication@mku.ac.ke  (cc apply@mku.ac.ke)

How to contact MKU

Call the varsity on 0709153000 for further help

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