Philosophy, BA

The programme courses are spread over a period of four (4) academic years or eight (8) academic semesters. To graduate, a student will be expected to cover 96 credit factors in Philosophy and at least 24 CFs from other disciplines. The programme will be offered on a full-time basis.

– Candidates to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy must fulfil the minimum general University entry requirements for a Bachelors Programme.
– In addition, the applicants must have scored a C+ and above in any of the Languages in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination or its equivalent from recognized institutions.
– Applicants with a Diploma in Philosophy are eligible for admission provided that they passed with a “Credit” or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Application Guidelines
Applications should be on official forms available at the University Main Campus at Chuka, Igembe Campus at Ntuene or Keigoi High School, Embu Campus in Embu Town, Chogoria Campus at Nturiri High School, Tharaka Campus at Gatunga High School, OR Website: www.chuka.ac.ke; A Non-refundable fee of KES 3000 for Phd programmes, KES 2,000 for degree and diploma programmes and KES 1000 for certificate courses will equally be deposited.

The following documents should be made available:
– Originals & a copy of all Transcripts, Diplomas or Certificates (All originals, where necessary, will be returned)
– One recent passport size photograph (write your name on reverse side)
– Copy of the National Identity Card or Birth Certificate

NOTE:
– Preferred Campus should be indicated on the application form
– Certified copies of certificates and original fee payment receipt MUST be attached to the application form and returned latest two weeks prior to the commencement dates given for the programmes

Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of the programme, the graduates should be able to:
– Have a holistic understanding of themselves and the world around them in view of making society a better place to live in;
– Seek knowledge in the fulfilment of the human desire to know and use the same knowledge for the betterment of society;
– Make good critical and creative decisions for the enhancement of society;
– Search for and defend the truth at all times;
– Champion the rights of the people/citizens in the interests of justice;
– Devoted to duty and responsible citizens who strive to do good for its own sake as opposed to doing good for some other motive.

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Tuition fee per year for Kenyan Students = KES. 100,000
Tuition fee per year for International Students = KES 125,000
NOTE:
– The Institute reserves the right to change fees without prior notice. However, fee changes are subject to approval by the Governing Council.
– The University policy obliges students to pay the full amount of fees as required on the first day of reporting before they are registered.