Cofek Lists Irrelevant Degree Courses Offered by Universities in Kenya
A recent survey conducted by the Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) shows that at least forty percent of university students are affected by irrelevant courses that were implemented a long time ago.
According to the survey the employment market of these courses has become saturated.
“More than 300 courses approved by the Commission on University Education (CUE) either attract nil or few students.” The survey states.
Courses mentioned in the study:
- Bachelor of Arts in Japanese
- Bachelor of Arts (History)
- Bachelor of Arts (Kiswahili)
- Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)
- Bachelor of Science in Earth Science
- Bachelor of Science in Zoology
Other degrees mentioned:
- Bachelor of Arts in Church Music and Theology
- Bachelor of Music Theory and Composition
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry
- Bachelor of Science in Sugar Technology
- Bachelor of Science (Events and Convention Management)
- Bachelor of Range Management
At least four out of ten, or forty percent, of university students are affected by courses that were implemented a long time ago, or that their employment market has become saturated
In February, Egerton University revealed plans to stop offering eight bachelor’s degrees that, according to the university’s management, failed to attract students.
The affected courses are:
- Industrial Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Soil, Environment, and Land Use Management
- Dairy Technology and Management
- Wildlife Management and Enterprise
- Integrated Forest Resource Management
- Dairy Land Resources Management
- Applied Aquatic Science
Cofek Lists Irrelevant Degree Courses Offered by Universities in Kenya