Bachelor Of Arts In Community Based Development

Bachelor Of Arts In Community Based Development 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 Community Based Development at Nkumba University is a 3 years programme leading to the award of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Based Development. It is designed to build skills, knowledge, and understanding of development issues for handling social and economic problems, managing programmes, and community training and education.

The programme also focuses on handling vulnerable groups and reducing poverty, and on programme challenges and opportunities related to communities. It trains students for community-focused work such as coordinating and facilitating programmes, organizing communities, writing grants, and conducting research related to community issues.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor Of Arts In Community Based Development 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 Community Based Development.

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

Direct Entry Scheme

• 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.
• At least a Pass (50%) in Mature Entry Examinations.

Mature age Entry

• The applicant should be 25 years of age and above;
• 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;
• Any equivalent qualifications besides UCE and UACE.

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

• Community Development Worker
• Program Coordinator
• Community Organizer
• Grant Writer
• Social Worker
• International Development Worker
• Researcher

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