Bachelor Of Arts (Gender And Development Studies)

Requirements
The criteria for admission for Bachelor’s Degree Programme into the Kenyatta University shall apply. The requirements for admission to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences shall apply.  Programme minimum requirements for BA in Gender and Development:

•  K.C.S.E (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) mean grade of C+ or its equivalent.
•  Division two in “O” level Certificate plus three years relevant work experience
•  “A”- level certificate or two principal passes of D plain.
•  A degree or a diploma from a recognized university or institution of higher learning.
• Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions.

Degree Guidelines (Major and Minor) Gender Major
Students can pursue a B.A. in Gender and Development Studies as a MAJOR by pursuing more
subjects in gender and development studies as advised by the department while combining them with other related subjects in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Gender Minor
Students from other schools in the University can take gender and development studies units as
a MINOR as they pursue their various degree programmes.

Examinations
The common university regulations shall apply. Each unit shall be marked out of 100.  Continuous Assessment shall be 30% while the Final Examination shall be 70% Grading shall be  as follows:
70%  -100%(A),60%-69%  (B),  50%-59%(C),  40%-49%(D),  0%-39%(E).  The  pass  mark  for  the
Bachelors degree shall be 40%.

Certification
The programme leads to the award of Bachelor of Arts degree in Gender and Development of
Kenyatta University.

Course Requirements
There are core courses compulsory for all students taking Gender and Development studies in the BA programme.  Students also take the number of electives necessary for fulfillment of the requirements for the BA degree.  The courses are offered in units.