Overview

Anthropology is the study of humankind from a holistic perspective. It provides a broad conception of human nature and human experience. The scope of the discipline’s interests effectively bridges the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences.

Because of its broad concerns with all of the activities and varieties of humanity, anthropology offers courses useful to a wide range of undergraduate students.

This syllabus takes a broad view of anthropology, maintaining both a balance and integration among the four sub-fields (Biological, Cultural, Linguistic and Archaeological), which have traditionally characterized the discipline.

Anthropology prepares students for dealing with the challenges of an increasingly international economy, trans-nationally connected communities, and multi-cultural citizenries. In addition, it helps students to hone and refine their analytical skills and critical thinking.

The Anthropology programme offered by the University of Nairobi is anchored on the philosophy of participatory and active learning. Engaging students and assisting them to discover the world and enhance their potential in all spheres of human endeavours is the hallmark of the Faculty.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, the learner should be able to:

Apply the anthropological knowledge and skills gained to respond to challenges bedevilling humanity.

Analyse exchange of current thinking in anthropological literature and cultural diversity.

Apply multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural approaches to academic and policy issues.

Conduct original research in the field of anthropology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropology

Physical Anthropology

Social Movements And Resistance

Development Anthropology

Gender Studies

Cultural Anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Anthropology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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.

Those with a minimum aggregate of C- in KCSE plus a certificate and a Diploma from an institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.

Those with at least Division II with a credit pass in English in ‘O’ Level (E.A.C.E. or K.C.E.) plus a Diploma from an Institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.

Those who have at least two (2) principal passes in ‘A’ Level (E.A.A.C.E. or K.A.C.E.) or its equivalent from an Institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.

Those with a Degree from the University of Nairobi or an institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Nairobi

Kenya

49608 - 74988 KES / month

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