Prospective Students

The Bachelor of Arts programme in Literature seeks to nurture students’ capacity for original and critical thinking for problem solving and the betterment of life.it seeks to produce students who are capable of producing original creative and critical works that respond to the needs of society For this reason, the program has three broad components viz creative writing, theory, and the practical criticism of literary phenomenon. The program offers an in-depth study of literature across the genres, spread from all the continents of the world and through the broad span of history, that is from the classical times, through the middle ages up to, and including, the contemporary period. It also offers the students the basis for creative production of original works. The following are the goals of our programme: 

1. To provide a theoretical foundation on literature and its social functions.
2. To equip students with practical knowledge on literary theories and their interdisciplinary applications.
3. To provide students with broad-based literary knowledge and skills to pursue careers in scriptwriting, choreography, adjudication, public speaking, editing book review and journalistic writing, and other literary oriented careers.
4. To produce qualified graduates to undertake research in literary studies at the Post-graduate level.
5. To enrich students with Information Technology skills for the analysis of the literary phenomenon.

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission into the programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. C+ for  Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders;
2. 5 credits for International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) holders;
3. A minimum of 24 out of 45 points for International Baccalaureate (IB) holders;
4. Two  (2) principal passes in relevant subjects for ‘A’ Levels qualification holders.

Courses

Year 1 Semester 1

 

 

Year 1 Semester 2 

 

 

Year 2 Semester 1

 

 

Year 2 Semester 2 

 

 

Year 3 Semester 1

 

 

Year 3 Semester 2:

 

 

Year 3 Semester 3

 

Year 4 Semester 1

 

 

Year 4 Semester 2

 

Student Resources

Students will have access to various resources provided by the University and shared with students in other programmes. Facilities and equipment within the university are adequate to meet staff and student needs. Provisions for persons living with disabilities are incorporated into all University facilities. Adequate consideration has been given to lighting, use of sustainable and non-toxic building materials, and the maintenance of buildings. All facilities comply with the national building codes, fulfill public health regulations and public safety regulations. 

a)    Lecture Halls: There are numerous lecture halls, spread across the two campuses of the University. These are adequate for the University teaching needs. 

b)    IT Facilities: The University offers IT as a fundamental component of most of its undergraduate programmes. This is supported by extensive IT coverage across all campuses.

c)    Library: The University has a state of the art library at the Millennium Complex with reading materials and adequate reading space for students and staff.

d)    Reference materials: These are available both in hard and soft copies in the custody of the library services. Access by both students and staff is clearly documented through the library regulations and policies. Access to library materials is further enhanced through an efficient Wi-Fi system spread across the campuses. There is access to approximately 100,849 titles, e-books, and e-journals as well as accessible databases that can be accessed from any location by both students and staff.