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Programme Overview
The Diploma in Secondary Education-Arts at Kampala International University prepares students for academic, professional and community-facing work in Secondary Education-Arts at the Western Campus. The programme connects disciplinary foundations with applied learning, ethical practice, communication and problem-solving.
Teaching practiceConnect subject knowledge with classroom planning, assessment and learner support.
Education leadershipDevelop professional habits for school, community and education-sector service.
Research awarenessUse evidence, inquiry and analytical thinking to understand problems and propose solutions.
Career readinessPrepare for employment, further study, entrepreneurship and service in relevant professional settings.
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What You Will Learn
By the end of the programme, students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, practical skills and professional conduct required for effective work in Secondary Education-Arts.
Subject masteryBuild strong knowledge in the teaching subjects and education foundations.
Teaching methodsPlan lessons, manage learning and use appropriate assessment approaches.
Learner supportRespond to diverse learner needs with inclusive and ethical practice.
School practiceConnect theory with school-based observation, teaching practice and reflection.
Research literacyUse inquiry to understand education problems and improve practice.
Professional identityDevelop communication, leadership and lifelong learning habits.
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Course Structure and Learning Experience
The learning experience is organised to move students from foundational knowledge into applied, supervised and professionally oriented practice.
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Education foundations
Students study the foundations of education, learning theory and subject content.
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Methods and assessment
Training develops lesson planning, pedagogy, assessment and classroom communication.
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School-based practice
Students connect theory with observation, practicum and guided reflection.
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Research and improvement
The programme introduces inquiry, education research and improvement-focused thinking.
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Professional formation
Students build ethical, inclusive and responsible teaching identities.
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Course Content
85 courses
209 credit units
Academic Year 1
46 courses
| 105 units
Semester 1
41 units
CRE1101
Introduction To The Bible
3 units | Elective
DGE1101
Physical Geography
3 units | Elective
DGE1102
Human Geography
3 units | Elective
EDF1101
Sociology Of Education
3 units | Core
ENL1101
Introduction To The Study Of English
3 units | Elective
ENL1102
Introduction To The Grammar Of English
3 units | Elective
EPY1101
Introduction To Psychology
Core
HIS1101
Themes In African History From The Earliest Times To 1871
3 units | Elective
HIS1102
Themes In East African History From 1000ad To 1900
3 units | Elective
IRE1101
Introduction To Islam
3 units | Elective
KIS1101
Introduction To The Study Of Kiswahili Literature
3 units | Core
KIS1102
Historical Development Of Kiswahili
3 units | Elective
LIT1101
Introduction To Literary Genres
3 units | Elective
LIT1102
Introduction To East African Oral Literature
2 units | Elective
LUG1101
Introduction To Study Of Luganda Language
Core
LUG1102
Principles Of Translation & Interpretation In Luganda
Core
RED1101
Introduction To African Traditional Religion
3 units | Elective
UCC1100
Computer Fundamentals
Core
UCC1101
English Language Skills
Core
Semester 2
64 units
CRE1204
Introduction To Church History In Africa
3 units | Elective
CRE2102
The Old Testament I
3 units | Basic
DGE1201
Geography Of Africa
3 units | Elective
DGE1202
Geography Of Uganda
3 units | Elective
EDF1202
History Of Education
3 units | Core
EDF2202
Instructional Methods
3 units | Core
EDF2203
Methodology Of Teaching Literature In Education
Elective
EDF2204
School Practice 1
5 units | Core
EDF2206
Methodology Of Teaching Religious Education
3 units | Elective
ENL1201
The Productive & Receptive Skills Of Communication
3 units | Elective
ENL1202
Introduction To English Phonetics & Phonology
3 units | Elective
ENL2204
Methodology Of Teaching English
Elective
GEO2212
Methodology Of Teaching Geography
3 units | Elective
HIS1202
Themes In African History From 1871 To Present
3 units | Basic
HIS2101
Themes In European History From 1789 To 1914
3 units | Elective
HIS2204
Methodology Of Teaching History
Core
IRE1203
Introduction To Quran
3 units | Elective
KIS1103
Introduction To The Study Of Kiswahili Language
3 units | Elective
KIS1201
Language Skills In Kiswahili
2 units | Elective
KIS2210
Methodology Of Teaching Kiswahili
3 units | Elective
LIT1201
Drama
3 units | Elective
LIT1202
East African Prose Fiction
3 units | Elective
LIT2203
Methodology Of Literature In English
3 units | Elective
LUG1201
The Phonology Of Luganda Language
Core
LUG1202
Introduction To Luganda Poetry & Oral Traditional Literature
Core
LUG2203
Methodology Of Teaching Luganda
Core
UCC1201
Communication Skills
3 units | Core
Academic Year 2
39 courses
| 104 units
Semester 1
48 units
CRE2204
The New Testament
3 units | Elective
DGE2101
East African Geography
3 units | Elective
DGE2102
Practical Geography
3 units | Basic
EDF1201
Philosophy Of Education
3 units | Core
EDF2101
Curriculum Design & Development
3 units | Core
EDT2203
Instructional Technology
3 units | Core
ENL2101
Morphology Of English
3 units | Elective
ENL2102
English Phonology
3 units | Elective
HIS2201
History Of Southern Africa Since 1800 To Date
3 units | Elective
HIS3101
Themes In History Of North Africa From 1000 Ad To Present
3 units | Elective
IRE2101
History Of Islamic Civilization
3 units | Elective
KIS1202
Contemporary Kiswahili Novel & Drama
3 units | Elective
KIS1203
Kiswahili Structure
3 units | Elective
LIT1203
Critical Reading & Response
3 units | Elective
LIT2101
East African Poetry & Drama
3 units | Elective
LUG2101
Transformational Grammar
Elective
LUG2102
The Morphology Of Luganda Language
Elective
RED2101
Comparative Religion
3 units | Elective
Semester 2
56 units
DGE2201
Anglo-american Geography
3 units | Elective
DGE2202
Geography Of The Rhine Lands
3 units | Elective
EDF 2201
Professional Ethics For Teachers
3 units | Elective
EDF3203
School Practice Ii
5 units | Core
ENL 2201
Applied Linguistics
3 units | Elective
ENL2103
Advanced English Grammar
3 units | Basic
ENL2203
Methodology Of English Language
3 units | Elective
EPY2101
Human Growth & Development
3 units | Core
HIS 2202
The History Of Central And Southern Africa Since 1800 To Date
3 units | Elective
HIS 3202
The History Of Uganda Since 19th Century
3 units | Elective
HIS3102
Themes In History Of West Africa From 1800 To Date
3 units | Elective
HIS3203
The History Of Uganda Since 19th Century
Elective
IRE 2205
Islamic Law And Muslim Institution
3 units | Elective
IRE2204
The Quran And The Contemporary Issues
3 units | Basic
KIS2101
Kiswahili Poetry
3 units | Elective
KIS2102
Theories Of Literary Criticism
Elective
KIS2103
Fonolojia Ya Kiswahili (kiswahili Phonology) Kiswahili Phonetics And Phonology
3 units | Elective
LIT2102
The Novel
3 units | Elective
LUG2201
Ethnological Study Of Luganda
Elective
RED3201
Religious Ethics
3 units | Elective
UCC2101
Research Methods
3 units | Core
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Admission Requirements
Applicants should satisfy KIU's approved undergraduate admission requirements for this programme and any additional requirements set by the relevant academic unit.
- Relevant prior academic qualifications recognised by KIU and the appropriate regulatory bodies where applicable.
- Subject background or professional preparation suitable for study in Secondary Education-Arts.
- International applicants should provide recognised equivalent qualifications.
Final eligibility is confirmed by KIU Admissions using the current admissions guidelines for the intake.
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Fees and Application Guidance
Tuition, functional fees and any programme-specific charges are confirmed by KIU Admissions and Finance for each intake. Applicants should review the current fee schedule before submitting an application.