First up, congratulations on passing your KCSE or getting
that diploma. You deserve it. It is time to enroll in a degree program.
Are you wondering about the degree options available to you?
This article will explore all degree courses in Kenya offered by public and private
universities.
These courses have been approved by Kenya’s
Commission for University Education (CUE), a body that regulates and assures
quality university education in Kenya.
Sounds good? Let’s get to it.
Architecture and related degree courses
The following are all architecture and related degree
courses in Kenya. The courses involve designing buildings, houses, and other
structures. They include;
- Bachelor
of architectural studies/bachelor of architecture
- Bachelor
of architecture
- Bachelor
of quantity surveying
- Bachelor
of Arts (design)
- Bachelor
of Arts (planning)
- Bachelor
of Construction Management
- Bachelor
of real estate
- Bachelor
of Technology (property management and real estate)
- Bachelor
of urban and regional planning
- Bachelor
of Landscape Architecture
- Bachelor
of Science (land administration)
- Bachelor
of Technology (design)
- Bachelor
of technology in building construction
- Bachelor
of technology in construction management
- Bachelor
of Science (spatial planning)
- Bachelor
of philosophy in technology (surveying technology)
- Bachelor
of Science (urban design and development)
- Bachelor
of Technology (construction management)
Geoscience and related courses
The following are degree programs in geoscience offered in
Kenyan universities. With these courses, you can develop a career in
geophysics, meteorology, mining, geoinformation, geospatial engineering,
astronomy, and many more.
These are the geosciences courses you can consider in Kenya.
- Bachelor
of Science (meteorology)
- Bachelor
of Science in geology
- Bachelor
of Engineering (geospatial engineering)
- Bachelor
of Science (astronomy and astrophysics)
- Bachelor
of science (earth science, with it)
- Bachelor
of Science (mining physics)
- Bachelor
of Science (Geophysics)
- Bachelor
of Technology (geoinformation technology)
- Bachelor
of Science (hydrology and water resources management)
- Bachelor
of Applied Science (geo-informatics)
- Bachelor
of Science (geophysics and mineralogy)
- Bachelor
of Science in geomatics and geospatial information systems
- Bachelor
of Science (geomatic engineering)
- Bachelor
of Science (geospatial information science)
Information Technology, computing, and related courses
If you are a tech enthusiast, IT and computing courses might
be right for you. You can enroll for courses in programming, computer science,
networking, software engineering, applied statistics, and many more.
Below is a list of all IT, computing, and related courses
offered in Kenya.
- Bachelor
of Science (computer science)
- Bachelor
of Science (information and communication technology)
- Bachelor
of Science (statistics & programming)
- Bachelor
of Science (maths and computer science)
- Bachelor
of science in applied computer science
- Bachelor
of science in applied computing
- Bachelor
of Science in Informatics
- Bachelor
of Science in Networks and Communication systems
- Bachelor
of Technology (communication and computer networks)
- Bachelor
of Science in Applied Physics and Computer Science
- Bachelor
of Science (computer security and forensics)
- Bachelor
of science in computer security and forensics
- Bachelor
of science in information security and forensics
- Bachelor
of science (cloud computing and information security)
- Bachelor
of science (business computing)
- Bachelor
of science in software engineering
- Bachelor
of science in computing and information systems
- Bachelor
of science in statistics and programming
- Bachelor
of science in statistics and information technology
- Bachelor
of science in statistics and Computer science
- Bachelor
of Science in applied Statistics and data science
Science courses in Kenya (Biology, chemistry, and,
physics)
The following is a list of all science courses in Kenya
offered by universities in Kenya.
Science Career Options in Kenya
- Bachelor
of Science (biology)
- Bachelor
of Science (biological sciences)
- Bachelor
of Science (biochemistry
- Bachelor
of Science
- Bachelor
of Science Genomic science
- Bachelor
of Science (physics)
- Bachelor
of Technology (Biotechnology)
- Bachelor
of Science (microbiology and biotechnology)
- Bachelor
of Science in Microbiology
- Bachelor
of Technology in industrial microbiology & biotechnology
- Bachelor
of Science (physics with appropriate technology)
- Bachelor
of Science (cellular and molecular biology)
- Bachelor
of Science (molecular & cellular biology)
- Bachelor
of Science (botany)
- Bachelor
of Science (medical microbiology)
- Bachelor
of Science (zoology)
- Bachelor
of Technology (applied biology)
- Bachelor
of Science (chemistry)
- Bachelor
of Science (forensic science)
- Bachelor
of Science ( environmental chemistry)
- Bachelor
of Science (medical biochemistry)
- Bachelor
of Science in Medical Biotechnology
- Bachelor
of Science (conservation biology)
- Bachelor
of Science in Industrial Biotechnology
- Bachelor
of Science (forensic biology)
Education and related degree courses
The following are education and related courses that you can
enroll in Kenyan universities.
- Bachelor
of Education arts
- Bachelor
of Education Science
- Bachelor
of education in special education
- Bachelor
of Education (arts) music
- Bachelor
of education (french, with it)
- Bachelor
of Education (arts) German
- Bachelor
of education(early childhood development)
- Bachelor
of arts (with education)
- Bachelor
of Education (arts) French
- Bachelor
of education (french)
- Bachelor
of Education Arts (home economics)
- Bachelor
of Education (physical education)
- Bachelor
of Education (home science and technology)
- Bachelor
of Science with Education
- Bachelor
of Education (library science)
Business, Hospitality, and related courses
- Bachelor
of Commerce
- Bachelor
of Science (records management and information technology)
- Bachelor
of Science (information science)
- Bachelor
of science in marketing management, with it
- Bachelor
of secretarial management and administration
- Bachelor
in Business Administration
- Bachelor
of business and office management
- Bachelor
of business administration in office administration
- Bachelor
of science (tourism management)
- Bachelor
of science in human resource management
- Bachelor
of science in business administration
- Bachelor
of business information technology
- Bachelor
of science in business innovation and technology management
- Bachelor
of science in marketing, innovation and technology
- Bachelor
of hospitality and tourism management
- Bachelor
of science in ecotourism
- Bachelor
of tourism and hospitality management
- Bachelor
of library & information science
- Bachelor
of science in library and knowledge management
- Bachelor
of travel and tours operations management
- Bachelor
of international tourism management
- Bachelor
of business information technology
- Bachelor
of science in procurement and contract management
- Bachelor
of purchasing & supplies management
- Bachelor
of science in supply chain management
- Bachelor
of logistics and supply chain management
- Bachelor
of procurement
- Bachelor
of purchasing and supply chain management
- Bachelor
of entrepreneurship
- Bachelor
of project management
- Bachelor
of technology (hotel and restaurant management)
- Bachelor
of hotel management
- Bachelor
of catering and hospitality management
- Bachelor
of business leadership
- Bachelor
of management and office administration
Actuarial science, Accountancy, mathematics, economics,
statistics, and related courses
- Bachelor
of actuarial science
- Bachelor
of science in mathematics
- Bachelor
of economics
- Bachelor
of science (applied statistics)
- Bachelor
of arts in history and economics
- Bachelor
of science (financial engineering)
- Bachelor
of science data science
- Bachelor
of accounting
- Bachelor
of technology (applied statistics)
- Bachelor
of science (operations research)
- Bachelor
of science in finance
Agriculture and related courses
The following are all agriculture and related courses
offered in Kenya universities.
- Bachelor
of Science (Agriculture)
- Bachelor
of Technology (food science and technology)
- Bachelor
of Science (wood science and industrial processes)
- Bachelor
of Science (wildlife management)
- Bachelor
of Science in soil environment & land use management)
- Bachelor
of Science in Environment, lands, and sustainable Infrastructure
- Bachelor
of Science (agroforestry & rural development)
- Bachelor
of Science(horticulture)
- Bachelor
of Science (environmental conservation and natural resources management)
- Bachelor
of Science in nutrition and dietetics
- Bachelor
of Science in foods, nutrition and dietetics
- Bachelor
of Science in community nutrition and health development
- Bachelor
of Environmental Science
- Bachelor
of environmental studies (arts)
- Bachelor
of Science (animal health, production & processing)
- Bachelor
of Arts in Environmental planning and management
- Bachelor
of science in environmental economics and policy
- Bachelor
of Science (Forestry)
- Bachelor
of Science (applied aquatic science)
- Bachelor
of science in natural resources
- Bachelor
of science (sugar and agro processing technology)
- Bachelor
of science (dry land, agriculture & enterprise deveHeadulopment)
- Bachelor
of science in human nutrition and dietetics
- Bachelor
of science (agricultural extension and education)
Religious courses, theology, Islamic studies, and related
- BA
in biblical studies
- BA
in church educational ministries
- BA
in inter-cultural studies
- Bachelor
of arts (religion, with it)
- Bachelor
of arts (religious studies)
- Bachelor
of arts in religious studies
- Bachelor
of arts in theology
- Bachelor
of theology
- Bachelor
of arts in pastoral theology
- Bachelor
of divinity
- Bachelor
of theology in pastoral studies
- Bachelor
of arts in Islamic studies
- Bachelor
of arts in islamic sharia
- Bachelor
of christian education
- Bachelor
of church management and leadership
- Bachelor
of arts (sociology & religious studies)
- Bachelor
of arts in chaplaincy
Social sciences, media studies, arts, and related
- Bachelor
of Arts
- Bachelor
of arts (psychology, sociology & political science)
- Bachelor
of Arts (anthropology)
- Bachelor
of criminology
- Bachelor
of arts (social work)
- Bachelor
of science (public administration)
- Bachelor
of arts in community development
- Bachelor
of Broadcast Journalism
- Bachelor
of arts performing arts and film technology
- Bachelor
of Journalism
- Bachelor
of Psychology
- Bachelor
of mass communication
- Bachelor
of science (public management)
- Bachelor
of arts in international relations
- Bachelor
of Arts (gender and social studies)
- Bachelor
of arts in development studies
- Bachelor
of arts in child and youth studies
- Bachelor
of Arts in childcare and Protection
- Bachelor
of arts in social communication
- Bachelor
of Arts (Kiswahili)
- Bachelor
of arts in psychology
- Bachelor
of Arts in counseling
- Bachelor
of arts in philosophy
- Bachelor
of technology in cosmetology and beauty science
- Bachelor
of management and leadership
- Bachelor
of arts in public relations and advertising
- Bachelor
of Communication & Public Relations
- Bachelor
of Science (medical social work)
- Bachelor
of Science (graphic, communication, and advertising)
- Bachelor
of Arts (Literature)
- Bachelor
of Science (disaster management)
- Bachelor
of Arts ( political science)
- Bachelor
of Arts in translation studies
- Bachelor
of Arts (human rights)
- Bachelor
of Arts (peace education)
- Bachelor
of Arts (English & communication)
- Bachelor
of Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Assistance
- Bachelor
of arts (penology, correction, and administration)
- Bachelor
of arts in media and communication studies
- Bachelor
of arts (sociology and anthropology, with it)
- Bachelor
of justice and peace
- Bachelor
of public policy and administration
- Bachelor
of Arts in Arabic language
- Bachelor
of Counseling Psychology
- Bachelor
of film and animation studies
- Bachelor
of arts in sociology
- Bachelor
of Arts (social work and Sociology)
- Bachelor
of Science (community resource management)
History and related courses
- Bachelor
of arts in History
- Bachelor
of Arts in History and archeology
Geography courses
Bachelor of Geography.
Music courses
- Bachelor
of Music
- Bachelor
of music theory and composition.
- Bachelor
of music production technology.
French and German courses
- Bachelor
of arts in french
- Bachelor
of arts in german
Sports science courses
- Bachelor
of Sport Management.
- Bachelor
of Sports Science.
- Bachelor
of Science in health promotion.
Most marketable degree courses in Kenya (low cluster
points)
- BSc
Medical microbiology.
- BSc
Paramedic Science.
- BSc
Data Science (Co-operative University of Kenya).
- Bachelor
of Education (Science).
- Bachelor
of Education (arts).
- BSc
Medical Psychology.
- Bachelor
of Science in Software engineering
TIP: Graduates with BSc in medical microbiology are
now recognized by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technician Board
just like BSc Medical Laboratory Science graduates. Medical Microbiology has a very low cluster in some institutions.
Also, note that not all universities have low cluster points
in the aforementioned programs,
Marketable degree programs in Kenya that require high
cluster points
- BSc
Nursing.
- Bachelor
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
- Bachelor
of Law.
- Bachelor
of Pharmacy.
- Bachelor
of Science in medical laboratory science.
- Bachelor
of Science in civil engineering.
- Bachelor
of quantitative surveying.
Updated entry requirements for Degree courses in Kenya
The direct entry requirement for degree courses is at least
C plus in KCSE. Some courses have specific subject requirements.
Diploma holders are eligible to enroll in a degree program
in line with their diploma.
Winding Up
We have covered all degree courses in Kenya universities. Have you found your course? We wish you all the best in your studies. If not, you can opt for diploma or certificate courses.