Download Institue of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Institute of Anthropology, Gender and
African Studies
Mission
To be a leading center in the pursuit of
knowledge through relevant teaching,
research
and consultancy in partnership with other
stakeholders in the fields of anthropology
and
gender and development
Vision
To be a Center of Excellence in
teaching and
Research in anthropology and gender
and
development in Eastern Africa
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Brief
Institutional Profile
The Institute of African Studies (IAS), now
renamed Institute of Anthropology, Gender
and African Studies (IAGAS) has been in
existence since 1970. At its inception, the
Institute was mandated to carry out research
into socio-cultural issues including research in
the field of African prehistory and history;
musicology and dance; traditional and modern
arts crafts; religion and other belief systems.
This became its main focus of research for
close to 15 years. In 1986, the Institute’s
mandate was expanded to include training in
Anthropology and in 1999 a gender and
development programme was introduced.
Academic Programmes
B.A in Anthropology
The study of Anthropology is now widely
Recognized in developmental circles as a
Crucial subject in the development of any
nation. Many countries in Africa are
Currently going through economic,
Demographic and political transition.
From unpayable debts to AIDS, from
Famines to population explosions, from
Political violence to refugee camps,
Human suffering exists on a scale that
Is difficulty to comprehend. Anthropologists
Are being called upon to use their
Anthropological training and skills to
Address such problems and challenges.
In spite of this need. we still have a serious
Shortage of practicing anthropologists in
Kenya.
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This course is, therefore, designed to fill the need
Created by lack of qualified locally trained
Anthropologists. It is meant to prepare the student
To face current and future challenges of
Development in Kenya, given anthropology’s
Holistic approach to issues.
B.A in Gender and Development Studies
This degree programme is designed and
developed to articulate gender and development
issues in a changing socio-economic and cultural
environment. The overarching concern is that the
goal of sustainable development cannot be achieved
without the full participation of men and women as
equal partners in the development and decision
making processes at all levels. A persistent challenge
is how to overcome the constraints that limit women’s
access to resources and participation in the
development process on equitable and democratic
basis through continuous gender negotiations.The
overall objective of the course is to sensitize students
to the concept of gender as a cross-cutting issue
which impinges on all aspects of human life.
Entry Requirement
Entry requirements are provided below.
Applicants must fulfill the general
University of Nairobi entry requirements.
BA in Anthropology- Cost: Kshs
561,500.00. DURATION: 4 Academic
Years
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Those who have a minimum
aggregate of C+ (C plus) in K. C. S.
E. or those with the equivalent of a
K. C. S. E. from an Institution
recognized by the University of
Nairobi Senate.
Those who have a minimum aggregate of C (C
plain) in K.C.S.E. plus a Diploma from an
Institution recognized by the University of
Nairobi Senate
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Those with at least Division II with a credit pass
in English in ‘O’ Level EACE or KCE.) Plus a
Diploma from an Institution recognized by the
University of Nairobi Senate.
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Those who have at least two (2) principal
passes in ‘A’ Level (EAACE. or KACE.) or
its equivalent from an Institution recognized
by the University of Nairobi Senate.
Those with a Degree from the University of
Nairobi or from an Institution recognized by the
University of Nairobi Senate.
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BA in Gender and Development- Cost
kshs 517,500.00. DURATION: 4
Academic Years
Those who have obtained an aggregate of C+ in
the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) or its equivalent;
Those with at least Division II in "O" level
certificate (EACE or KCE) plus a Diploma from
a recognized institution;
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Those who have obtained at least two principal
passes of D plain in A-level certificate or its
equivalent;
Those with a degree or diploma from a
recognized University or other institutions of
higher learning.
PGD in Cultural Studies
Candidates must have a University degree or its
equivalent from a recognized University.
They must have had at least one year’s working
experience.
PGD in Gender and Development
Studies Cost kshs 118,000.00.
Duration: 1 Academic Year
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Holders of a degree from the University of
Nairobi or from other institutions recognized by
the University of Nairobi Senate.
PGD in Heritage Management –
Cost: Kshs 94,500.00. DURATION: 1
Academic Year
Holders of bachelor’s degree from the University
of Nairobi or from an Institution recognized by
University of Nairobi Senate. In addition, one
requires a working experience of two years in a
museum or a heritage institution whose
responsibilities include conservation, care and
use of museum collections.
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MA in Anthropology- Cost: Kshs
255,000.00. DURATION: 2 Academic
Years
 Holders of Bachelor of Arts degrees in
Anthropology, Sociology or related social
science subjects of the University of Nairobi.
 Graduates of other Universities recognized by
the
University of Nairobi Senate and whose
undergraduate
degree is accepted by Senate to be equivalent to the
Bachelors degree of the University of Nairobi.
MA in Gender and Development
Studies – Cost: Kshs 294,000.00.
DURATION: 2 Academic Years
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Holders of a Bachelor's degree of the University
of Nairobi with at least an Upper Second Class
Honours or equivalent qualification from other
Institutions recognized by the University of
Nairobi Senate.
Holders of a Bachelor's degree with a Lower
Second class honours from the University of
Nairobi or other Institutions recognized by
Senate plus two years relevant post qualification
experience.
Holders of a pass degree and a post-graduate
diploma from the University of Nairobi or other
Institutions recognized by the Senate.
Holders of a pass degree from the University of
Nairobi or other institutions recognized by Senate
with at least five (5) years relevant post
qualification experience.
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Job opportunities: anthropology
Graduates
Provincial Administration;
Government Ministries
Non-Governmental Organizations
Trans-National corporations
State Corporations
Local firms
International firms
Gender and Development Studies
Graduates
Government ministries
State corporations
Non-Governmental Organizations
Local firms
International firms
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Publications: The Institute
publishes a journal, Mila, which
provides a channel for transmitting
various researches done in the region as
well as from other parts of the world.
For the time being, the journal is
published annually. For more details
please visit the Institute’s homepage.
Publications from past research
activities are available for sale. These
include the Mila Journal, district sociocultural profiles and publications on
women studies.
CONTACT:
Director, Institute of
Anthropology, Gender and
African Studies
University of Nairobi
P.O. Box 30197-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 3742080//3742078/3742036
Email:
[email protected]
http://www.uonbi.ac.ke
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