Master of Arts in Peace Studies and International Relations - Hekima University College, Kenya

• International Relations and Diplomatic Studies
• Peace and Conflict Studies

For admission to the Master of Arts in Peace Studies and International Relations degree programme, candidates must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Attained Second Class Upper Division in the BA degree. Candidates with the Second Class Lower Division can be considered if they have a proven two year work experience or post graduate Diploma in the relevant field of peace and international relations.
2. Certified post-secondary education certificates and transcripts for all mentioned schools
3. Completed application form
4. 4 Passport Photographs
5. Statement of purpose
6. Referees' recommendation
7. Financial Commitment Form
8. Completed Students Permit (non – Kenyans only) ~ pg 9 of the application form
9. Each application must include registration fee of KShs. 2100 payable to Hekima College

Note: The applicant must ensure that all the above documents reach the Office of the Registrar before the application can be considered for review.

• The first three semesters are devoted to full time study by course work and end-of-semester examinations.
• The second semester of the second year is then taken up by a research project lasting a minimum of twelve weeks. Candidates will be allowed to commence their research project only after clearance with the supervisor and the Academic Board. MA students will commence writing their thesis once their thesis proposals have been presented, defended and approved by a minimum of three panelists as a fulfillment of the comprehensive examination.

Admission Requirements

• Completed application form
• 4 Passport Photographs
• Statement of purpose
• Certified post-secondary education certificates and transcripts for all mentioned schools
• Referees' recommendation
• Hekima Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations (HIPSIR) Financial Commitment Form
• Completed Students Permit (non – Kenyans only) ~ p9 of the application form
• Each application must include registration fee of KShs. 2,100 in Banker's cheque payable to Hekima University College

NOTE: The applicant must ensure that all the above documents reach the Office of the Registrar before the application can be considered for review.

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Visit the University website or contact the admissions department for more details on how to apply. In case of any questions/enquiries contact us using the details below:

Physical Address: Joseph Kangethe Road - Ngong Rd
Mobile: +254 734 201288/ 722 201288
Email: registrar@hekima.ac.ke