A candidate must satisfy the prescribed University of Nairobi and Faculty of Arts admission requirements, namely:
(i) K.C.S.E. with a mean grade C+ or equivalent
(ii) K.C.S.E. with a mean grade C plain or equivalent Plus a Diploma or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution
(iii) K.C.S.E. with a mean grade C- or equivalent Plus a Certificate and a Diploma or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution
(iv) K.C.E./E.A.C.E Div. III/ Ordinary GCE or equivalent Plus a Diploma or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution
(v) K.A.C.E. or E.A.A.C.E/ Advanced GCE Certificate with one principal pass Plus a Diploma or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution
(vi) K.A.C.E. or E.A.A.C.E. certificate with two principal passes or equivalent
(vii) International Baccalaureate Diploma
(viii) A degree from a recognized university or equivalent
A candidate shall be allowed to register only in those course units whose combinations are approved by the Faculty. Any modification of such combination(s) shall be allowed only after obtaining approval from the Dean