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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Information Sciences(Information Sciences) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Diploma in Information Sciences(Information Sciences), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Diploma in Information Sciences(Information Sciences)
Major Subject
Information Sciences
Course Category
Diploma
Average Study Duration
2 Years
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About Diploma in Information Sciences(Information Sciences)

Colleges Offering Diploma in Information Sciences(Information Sciences)

Course Requirements: C – (Minus) KCSE or Pass in Craft in Information Science

Entry Period : May & September

Examining Body: Kenya National Examination Council

Duration: 3 Modules
Examination Body: KNEC.
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE C- or certificate in Library and information studies.
Course Duration: 2 years.
Fees per term: Ksh. 15,000.

Universities Offering Diploma in Information Sciences(Information Sciences)

This program ensures applicants
gain adequate skills that will
enable them in managing information
centres and conserve information
materials.

Entry requirements
- Applicants are required to
have scored a C in KCSE with
a C- in kiswahili/English or
division III in "O" levels with
a pass in kiswahili/English or
a pass in Craft Certificate in Library, Archives and Information Studies (KNEC)or
any other relevant qualifications from an institution accepted by the senate.

Mode of study:
Part time and full time

Tuition fees:Sh.32,760 per semester

Period of study
- One year and one trimester
The program aims at equipping graduates with skills necessary for professional growth.

Entry requirements.
(i) A minimum of C- in KCSE with C- English/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics OR

(ii) A certificate in one of the information sciences’ disciplines, with distinction or credit, obtained from a reputable institution.

(iii) KCE Division III or KACE with at least one principal pass.

Mode of study.
Full time and Part time(Evening and Weekend)
Entry Requirements:-

i) KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C and grade C- (minus) in both mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate.
or
ii) Certificate in relevant disciplines in the field of information technology from an institution recognized by the university senate.
Admission requirements
- To qualify for this
program,one must have scored
C in KCSE or professional
certificate in information
science or relevant discipline
from an institution recognized
by the university senate.

Course duration
- Four trimesters

Tuition fees
- Sh.35,550 per trimester
Admission requirements
(i) KCSE C and above or

(ii) Division III at o levels or

(iii) A 6 months and above certificate from a reputable institution or

(iv) A pre-university college certificate.

Duration
Three years

Mode of study
Full time

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