Overview
The Master of Arts in Kiswahili programme is crafted to develop professionals equipped to meet Kenya’s and the region’s evolving labour market demands. With Kiswahili’s rising prominence as an official language of the African Union and East African Community, there’s an urgent need for experts proficient in both theoretical frameworks and practical application, especially in multilingual and technologically advancing settings. The programme seeks to inculcate in the learners the ability to initiate research and work independently to create new knowledge leading to theory development and innovation in Kiswahili linguistics and literature. The course is fully online meaning that examinations are online.
Thesis (Second Year)
Each student shall be required to conduct research on an approved topic within the course structure. The learner will be subjected to continuous supervision. The thesis shall be internally and externally examined and shall be orally defended in the presence of a panel of specialists selected. The thesis is a substantial research project or academic study completed as part of the requirements for the master’s degree. Students will be required to demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research, engage critically with existing literature in their chosen area of study, apply the right theoretical and methodological frameworks, synthesize and present results in a coherent and scholarly way. The rationale of the thesis is to develop research and writing skills in a selected area and encourage critical thinking and problem-solving in response to identified gaps or emerging questions within the students’ field of study. The regulation of the Thesis will be carried out in accordance to the MUT Post Graduate policy.
Graduation Requirements
For the award of the MA Kiswahili degree, a candidate must have:
- Attended at least Two-thirds (2/3) of the lectures hours per unit on offer.
- Passed all the core course units and the required elective course units on offer
- Present evidence of at least one (1) peer reviewed article accepted for publication or two (2) conference proceedings before graduation.
- Successfully defended Research Thesis in accordance with the provisions of the Postgraduate Policy.
- Pass mark is at least 50% out of a possible 100%
More details about the program will be offered by the department during the student orientation at the start of every semester.