Department Of Security, Diplomacy And Peace Studies

The contemporary international system is characterized by constant expansion of human activities such as trade and industry, transport and telecommunication, political process, migration, and culture. States are no longer the only significant actors on the global stage. International organizations, multinational corporations, and private groups have emerged as equally significant actors whose actions shape trends on the global scene. Critical issues of international politics, diplomacy, economics, finance, security, environment and media constantly arise on the global scene. Issues, events and policies at global levels affect both national levels as well as individuals. This contemporary world order continues to generate opportunities but also new complex challenges that go beyond national boundaries. International Relations programme at Kenyatta University is a rigorous, dynamic and multifaceted discipline that engages learners on issues that that characterize the contemporary world order. The programme is founded on theory and practice, aimed at producing sophisticated and analytical minds capable of rigorous scientific research on issues that are constantly emerging on the global scene. Graduates are also equipped with practical competencies for policy responses to the global issues.
Vision
The department aims to be a global centre for cutting-edge teaching and research in diplomacy and international affairs.
Mission
The mission of the department is to train highly skilled experts with competencies for careers in academia, research, policy and foreign and diplomatic affairs.

a). Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
The Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations is a unique programme that blends theory and practice in the areas international relations theory, diplomacy, International Political economy, Foreign policy analysis and formulation, global conflicts and gender issues in international Relations. The programme rigorously prepares those seeking to enter into academic and research careers as well as those interested advancing their professional competencies as diplomats, foreign policy experts, international governmental organizations, and international civil society and interest groups. Thus the programme aims at producing postgraduates grounded in theories and debates on international affairs; knowledge about international policy issues, global processes and actors. Our graduates are capable of critical analysis of contemporary international policy issues and with practical skills for policy formulation, analysis and advocacy, diplomatic negotiation, mediation, and diplomatic communication.

Modes : Full-time: Main Campus
Part-time: City, Nakuru, Mombasa, and Embu Campus
CEP: Main campus
DSVOL: Main, Mombasa and City Campuses
Minimum Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (International Relations and Diplomacy OR Political Science) degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper or Lower Division) from any recognized University.
Those with Bachelor of Arts degree in related disciplines such as History, Political Philosophy/Theory, International Law or Economics will be also be considered.
Course Duration: Two Years

b). Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Management
Modes :Full-time: Main Campus
Part-time: City Campus
CEP: Main campus
DSVOL: Main, Mombasa and City Campuses
Minimum Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper or Lower Division) from Kenyatta University or any other recognized by the university senate. Those who are eligible to apply are fresh graduates in the disciplines of conflict and peace, political, development and gender studies, history, sociology, law, international relations, public policy and administration and personnel working with civil societies, government and the public sector interested in pursuing the discipline of peace and conflict.
Course Duration: Two Years

c). Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Management
Modes : Full-time: Main Campus
Part-time: City , Nakuru, Embu and Mombasa Campus
Minimum Entry Requirements.
Holder of Master’s degree of Kenyatta University or equivalent qualifications from any other University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate as being an institution of comparable status to that of Kenyatta University with a course work component in any one of the following specializations: peace, conflict, political, development and gender studies, history, sociology, international relations, public policy and administration and any other related field.
Holder of a Master’s degree in a closely related area of specialization and has at least three years’ postgraduate research experience or teaching in the subject area, and can provide evidence of research capability.
Course Duration: Three years

d). Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations and Diplomacy
Modes :
Full-time: Main, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kericho and Embu Campus
Minimum Entry Requirements
Holders of Master of Arts (International Relations and Diplomacy or Political Science) degree or any related discipline from a recognized University by Senate.
Course Duration: Three years

a). Diploma in Security Management and Police Studies
Modes: Evening and weekend
Campuses: Main, City, Mombasa, Nakuru & Embu
Modes: DSVOL
Campuses: Main, City, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Garissa, Kericho, Dadaab & Embu
Minimum requirements
Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE OR Mean grade of C- (minus) with a certificate in police studies from a recognised institution.
Course Duration:Two years

b). Bachelor of Security Management and Policing Studies
The security sector is increasingly facing new challenges in the wake of the multiplicity of actors within the International System. This is occasioned by globalization, the ever changing demands of the national security environment, intra-state crimes, transnational crimes and the rise of the surveillance society. The Bachelor of Security Management (BSM) programme seeks to equip the trainees with broader knowledge and skills as well as professional expertise in mitigating crime and insecurity. The programme targets a wide range of personnel in the broad security sector and is especially oriented towards instilling management skills for those in the sector.
Modes: Evening and weekend
Campuses: Main, City, Mombasa, Nakuru & Embu
Modes: DSVOL
Campuses: Main, City, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Garissa, Kericho, Dadaaab & Embu
Minimum requirements
Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent
Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma (passed with credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution. OR KACE or its equivalent with two (2) principals and a Subsidiary Pass OR Mean grade of C- at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions.
Course Duration:
Four years

c). Master of Security Management and Police Studies
This programme, aims at broadening the range of skills available to security personnel including, but not limited to, use of ICT in security management, global security analysis, communication, human relations, crime detection and investigation as well as security policy analysis and research. Equally, this programme provides opportunities for practitioners in the field and other eligible persons willing to further their studies in the field of security management. It shall an opportunity for police officers to enhance their understanding of policing, and stimulating research in policing issues. It also provides an opportunity for security managers to interrogate critical issues, thus enhancing capacity building.
Mode: Part-time: City, Embu, Nakuru, Mombasa Campuses.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper or Lower Division) from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two (2) years relevant work experience may be considered.
Course Duration: Two Years

d). Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Security Studies
Mode : Part-time: City, Embu, Nakuru, Mombasa Campuses
Minimum Entry Requirements
A holder of Master’s degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized and accredited University with a course work component in any one of the following specializations:
Security Studies, Sociology, Criminology, Political Science, Peace Studies, African Studies, International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Security, Military Science, Forensic Science.
Those with a Master’s degree in a closely related area of specialization and have at least three years postgraduate research or teaching experience in the subject area, may be considered.
Course Duration: Three Years