Skip to main content

Bachelor of Technology Education

UndergraduateCode: ED01

Duration

4 Years

Mode of study

Online

Academic school

School of Education

Programme overview

Designed to develop competent technology educators with expertise in technical instruction, instructional design, digital learning technologies, competency-based education and practical skills development. The programme prepares graduates to integrate emerging technologies into teaching, training, assessment and technical education across diverse learning environments.

Expected outcomes

By the end of this programme, the student will be able to: •

Entry requirements

KCSE mean grade of C+ and above, or an approved equivalent qualification, subject to the University's and applicable regulatory requirements. Relevant diploma qualifications and approved credit transfers or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered in accordance with University policy.

Programme structure

Programme Structure

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this programme, the student will be able to:

  1. Apply appropriate pedagogical principles and skills in CBET (teaching, assessment, use of ICT tools, guidance and counseling) as well as understand ethical and professional responsibilities.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and safety awareness in the technical area of expertise and effectively and efficiently manage Education and Training Institutions, programmes and industry setups.
  3. Engage in continuous professional Learning and Research to enhance National Development and provide solutions to real world challenges.
  4. Carry out Curriculum Development and Evaluation as well as evaluate Education and Training systems and develop innovative solutions.

Total credit hours and course units required for graduation

The programme shall be offered in 8 semesters. The minimum total courses for the programme are 48. The minimum total course credit hours required for graduation is 144 hours.

Curriculum Requirements

  1. Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and C+ in Mathematics with C plain and above in Physics, Chemistry and English or
  2. equivalent qualification from recognized institutions OR
  3. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with a minimum of two principal passes in Mathematics /Physics /Chemistry. OR
  4. A minimum of grade C (Plain) in KCSE or equivalent and a certificate of bridging courses or pre-university qualifications from recognized institutions and C+ in Mathematics with C plain and above in Physics, Chemistry and English. OR
  5. Diploma in technical education or computer studies from recognized institution in a relevant field

Option 2:

To recognize prior learning, the applicant must fulfill the following requirements:

a) KCSE certificate or its equivalent

b) A minimum of two years workplace training/a minimum of two years work experience in industry or a relevant field

c) Relevant short courses of not less than three months, the number of which the Senate will decide. OR

d) Recognition of prior learning assessment certificate from a recognized institution

Assessment methods

Student Assessment at programme level

The course will be assessed through:

  1. Content embedded quizzes
  2. Online practical work
  3. Open book tests
  4. Project reports
  5. End of course online examination

The projects will be assessed through e- portfolios. Students will present their work to an evaluation panel. All students’ work will be checked for plagiarism. The students should be logged in with the university provided login details in order to carry out any task.

Countinous Assessment

Tests/Tasks: 50%

Examination 50%

Global careers

  • Technology Education Teacher
  • Technical Trainer
  • Instructional Designer
  • Educational Technology Specialist
  • Curriculum Developer
  • E-Learning Specialist
  • Training and Development Officer

Application hub

Typical duration

4 Years

Delivery mode

Online

Fees

KES 86,000 per year

≈ USD 728+10% Intl.

View full fee structure

Accreditation info

Fully accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and recognised globally for digital-first excellence.

Apply for this programme

Ready to study Bachelor of Technology Education?

Apply online in a few steps, or check the fees and talk to our admissions team about entry requirements and start dates.