List of Courses Offered at Daystar University and Entry Requirements

by | Last updated Oct 25, 2023 | EDUCATION

Courses offered at Daystar University and minimum qualifications required

Daystar University has become famous not just in Kenya but around the world at large. Daystar University has produced well-renowned journalists, artists, and other professionals who rank well on the global job markets. Courses offered at Daystar University are tailor-made to suit the current job market and the community.

Daystar University has two campuses; the Nairobi campus and the Athi River campus. Athi River campus is the university’s main campus, situated in a serene and relaxing environment.

The University offers various certificates, diplomas, graduate and postgraduate programmes in its seven schools.

Read: List of Accredited Engineering Courses in Kenyan Universities

Here is a list of courses offered at Daystar University Faculties, and the course minimum requirements for qualification:

Courses Offered at Daystar University School of Communication

University courses in Kenya

Undergraduate course requirements include a minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent and at least a C+ (plus) in English.

  • Diploma in Music
  • Diploma in Communication
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Bachelor of Arts in French
  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication
  • Bachelor of Arts in Technical & Professional Communication
  • Master of Arts in Communication
  • Ph.D. in Communication

Courses Offered at Daystar University School of Nursing

Direct entry applicants to the School of Nursing require a minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent, with a C+ (plus) in the four cluster subjects; English, Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Nursing

Those upgrading from a diploma to BSc in Nursing require a minimum of C (plain) in KCSE and a diploma in any of the following:

  • Kenya Registered Nursing (KRN)
  • Kenya Registered Nursing and Midwifery
  • Kenya Registered Nursing and Psychiatry
  • Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
  • A current Nursing Practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya and 2 years diploma working experience in a Hospital.

JKUAT university courses

Courses Offered at Daystar University School of Business and Economics

To pursue these programmes at Daystar University you require a minimum of C + (plus) in KCSE or equivalent and a C (plain) in Mathematics.

  • Diploma in Human Resource Management
  • Diploma in Business Administration & Management
  • Diploma in Entrepreneurship
  • Diploma in Marketing
  • Diploma in Purchasing and Business Logistics
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration & Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Management Information Systems (MIS)
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Purchasing and Business Logistics
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Law
  • Bachelor of Science In Economics
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Science in Economics (MSc Economics)

Courses Offered at Daystar University School of Arts and Humanities

Requirements for undergraduate courses include a minimum of C+ in KCSE with a B- (minus) in either history or CRE, or 5 credits in IGCSE or 2 principal passes in ‘A’ level or Division 2 in GCE or 50%  from other countries using percentages.

  • Diploma in International Relations
  • Diploma in Peace and Conflict Transformation
  • Diploma in Theology
  • Bachelor of Arts in Biblical & Religious Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Transformation
  • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Security Studies (IRSS)
  • Bachelor of Education Degree (Arts)
  • Bachelor of Education Degree (Science)
  • Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Development & Education
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Peace & Conflict Transformation
  • Bachelor of Theology
  • Master of Arts in Diplomacy, Development & International Security (DDIS)
  • Master of Arts in Christian Ministries
  • Master of Arts in Christian Ministries
  • Master of Arts in African Christianity

Daystar University Department of Education Courses

The school of education offers the following education degree subject combinations:

  • Mathematics/Physics
  • Physics/Chemistry
  • Mathematics/Computer
  • Physics Computer
  • Mathematics/Business Studies
  • Computer/ Business Studies
  • English/Lit
  • Kiswahili/CRE
  • Kiswahili/Music
  • Kiswahili/ Business Studies
  • CRE/Business Studies

You require at least KCSE C+ mean grade and C+ in each of the two subjects you would like to teach. See TSC Requirements for Teachers; How to Become a Teacher in Kenya, Secondary.

Courses Offered at Daystar University School of Human and Social Sciences

Applications requirements in the School of Human and Social Sciences include a minimum of C+ (plus) entry grade in KCSE.

The school of Arts and Humanities offers the following undergraduate and post-graduate courses:

  • Diploma in Counselling and Psychology
  • Diploma in Community Development
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Counselling
  • Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
  • Bachelor of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychology
  • Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Master of Arts in Community Development
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
  • Masters of Arts in Child Development
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Child Development (PGDCD)

Courses Offered at Daystar University School of Science, Engineering, and Health

The Department of Science teaches both general science courses to all students and majors in physics, mathematics, and environmental health, currently.

You require a minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent. For Nursing, additional requirements include a C+ in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry & English or their equivalent.

For BSc in Applied Computer Science additional requirements include a C+ (plus) in Mathematics and Physics.

For BSc. Environmental Health you also require a C+ (plus) in Biology and Chemistry, and C (plain) in Mathematics or Diploma in Environmental Health, Diploma in Applied Biology or related areas.

  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics
  • Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
  • Diploma in Information Communication Technology

Courses Offered at Daystar University School of Law

Requirements for the Law course at Daystar University include a minimum of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent, a B plain in English or Kiswahili, or a diploma in Law with a minimum Credit Pass or a Degree in any other field from a recognized institution.

Applicants will also be required to pass an entrance examination administered by the Daystar University School of Law.

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Daystar University Important Links

1. Daystar University Student portal: portal.daystar.ac.ke

Here you can log in to manage your course, access your degree progress report, review your financial information and get in touch with the university support services.

2. E-Learning Portal: elearning.daystar.ac.ke

3. Daystar University Fee Structure

You can find the latest fee structure by downloading this fee structure pdf file from the Daystar University website. The fees are for self-sponsored students.

4. How to apply for courses at Daystar

Application procedures, both physical and online, can be found on this link: daystar.ac.ke/apply-to-daystar.html

Also read:

  1. KMTC Diploma Courses and Requirements
  2. NITA Kenya Courses and Requirements
  3. Courses You Can do With a D+, D or D-

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8 Comments

  1. Erick vaati

    Am confused of coarse that I may venture having had a B+ in maths EngB kiswB geographyB

    Reply
    • Ezekiel Ochami

      Hi Erick. Congratulations on this great performance. Please take advantage of the various career forums organized by KUCCPS for form 4 leavers, career teachers, and secondary school students.

      The aim of the forum is to:

      Sensitize on available courses in government sponsorship to universities and colleges;

      Create awareness on the process through which students are selected for government sponsorship to universities and colleges;

      Sensitize secondary school students on the subject selection and the role of KUCCPS in assisting them to join their desired university/college and course;

      Explain the process for government sponsorship to university/college, among others.

      Here are the dates, time and virtual meeting details:

      Form 4 leavers (2020 KCSE group) – Tuesday 18th May 2021 at 9.30 am.
      Meeting ID: 969 8183 7281; Passcode: 786042

      Secondary School Career Teachers – Friday, 21st May 2021 at 9.30a.m
      Meeting Id: 946 3806 3326; Passcode: 362940

      Secondary School Students – Saturday, 22nd May 2021 at 10.00am
      Meeting ID: 978 5106 5247; Passcode: 583977

      Reply
  2. Stellah

    can I take diploma in software engineering with a mean grade of c-

    Reply
    • Ezekiel Ochami

      Yes C- is the minimum KCSE mean grade required for diploma courses.

      Reply
      • WACHIRA

        hey can i do a diploma course having a D+

        Reply
  3. Anne

    Hello.
    I’d like to apply for a bachelor degree in journalism and mass communication ,I had a mean grade of a c plain in kcse and I also have a diploma from another school in the same course.
    Is this possible?

    Reply
  4. Eunice Mutunga

    Do you offer undergraduate degree in information technology, IT?

    Reply

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