Bachelor Of Arts In Development Studies

Bachelor Of Arts In Development Studies is a Bachelor program taught at Nkumba University, Uganda. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 Years) options.

The Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies at Nkumba University is an undergraduate development studies programme leading to the award of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Development Studies. It includes theoretical and practical experiences related to development. The theoretical component provides orientations to development issues and supports skills for critical analysis of those issues.

The practical component offers opportunities to acquire development experiences across space and time. Second year students are encouraged to undertake practical projects (internship) in a chosen community or organization to learn the practice of development work and research.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor Of Arts In Development Studies at Nkumba University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Nkumba University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Nkumba University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor Of Arts In Development Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• At least 5 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
• At least 2 principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
• Diploma holders: Hold a Credit or Second-Class Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution as determined by the University Senate.
• Diploma holders: At least a Pass (50%) in Mature Entry Examinations.
• Mature age Entry: The applicant should be 25 years of age and above.
• Mature age Entry: Must have passed mature age entry examinations organized by the National Council for Higher Education.
• Other: A certificate obtained after 2 years of post UCE study.
• Other: Any equivalent qualifications besides UCE and UACE.

Please check detail of study units at https://nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/program/bachelor-of-arts-in-development-studies/

• Development Officer
• Community Organizer
• Grant Writer
• Research Analyst
• Program Manager
• Policy Analyst
• International Aid Worker

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Uganda. See Uganda scholarships.