Uganda Martyrs University

The Registrar Uganda Martyrs University calls for application for the
2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR
AUGUST INTAKE
IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES THAT ARE OFFERED AT THE
UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES

FULL TIME, PART TIME/HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

A. DOCTORATES
Doctor of Philosophy in selected field (FT, PT)
Doctor of Philosophy in Agro-ecology and Food Systems (FT, PT)
Doctor of Philosophy in Governance, Peace and Development (FT, PT)

B. MASTERS’ DEGREE
E4Impact Master of Business Administration (Impact Entrepreneurship) (PT)
Master in Environment Peace and Security (FT, PT)
Master of Architecture (Professional) (FT)
Master of Arts in Bioethics (PT)
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (PT) (NEW)
Master of Arts in Development Studies (FT, PT)
Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Studies (PT)
Master of Arts in Education and Development (FT)
Master of Arts in Human Rights (PT)
Master of Arts in International Trade, Policy and Law (PT)
Master of Arts in Microfinance Management (PT, DL) (NEW)
Master of Arts in Sustainable Peace and Conflict Management (FT)
Master of Business Administration (FT, PT)
Master of Education (FT, PT, Hol)
Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine (Proposed) (FT)
Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine (FT)
Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology (FT)
Master of Medicine in Pediatrics (FT)
Master of Medicine in Surgery (FT)
Master of Mental Health Counselling Psychology (PT) (with four areas of
specialisation:
Gerontology;
Child and Adolescent Counselling;
Marital
Counselling;
Addictive Behaviours and Addiction Counselling) (NEW)
Master of Public Health in Health Promotion (FT, PT)
Master of Public Health in Population and Reproductive Health (FT, PT)
Master of Research and Public Policy (FT)
Master of Science in Agro-Ecology (PT)
Master of Science in Development Economics (FT, PT)
Master of Science in Health Services Management (FT, PT)
Master of Science in ICT Management, Policy and Architectural Design (PT)
Master of Science in Information Systems (PT)
Master of Science in Monitoring and Evaluation (FT, PT)
Masters in Refugee and Migration Studies (PT)

C. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS
Postgraduate Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation (FT)
Postgraduate Diploma in Refugee and Migration Studies (PT)
Postgraduate Diploma in Trade Policy and Law (PT)
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (PT) (NEW)

D. BACHELORS’ DEGREE
Bachelor of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management (FT, PT)
(NEW)
Bachelor of Agriculture (FT)
Bachelor of Arts English Language and Literature in English (FT)
Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology (PT) (NEW)
Bachelor of Arts in Ethics and Development Studies (FT)
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Textile Design (FT) (NEW)
Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili (FT)
Bachelor of Arts in Microfinance and Community Development (FT, PT, DL)
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Management (FT, PT)
Bachelor of Arts with Education (FT, DL)
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (FT, PT)
Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Development (FT, DL) (NEW)
Bachelor of Environmental Design (FT) (Pre-requisite for Architecture/
Landscape Architecture/Urban Planning)
Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (FT) (with five areas of
specialisation:
Broadcast Journalism;
Print Journalism;
Advertising;

Public Relations;
Pastoral Communication) (NEW)
Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (FT, PT) (NEW)
Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion (FT, PT)
Bachelor of Real Estate Management (FT, PT) (NEW)
Bachelor of Science (FT) (With six areas of specialisation:
Economics and
Statistics;
Statistics and Computer Science;
Economics and Mathematics;

Mathematics and Computer Science;
Economics and Computer Science;

Mathematics and Statistics)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (FT, PT)
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology (FT, PT) (NEW)
Bachelor of Science in Business Economics (FT)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (FT) (NEW)
Bachelor of Science in Development Economics (FT, PT) (NEW)
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Natural Resources Management (FT)
(NEW)
Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics (FT)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (FT, PT)
Bachelor of Science with Education (FT, DL)
Bachelor of Social Development and Counselling (PT)
Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration (FT, PT)
Bachelor of Transport and Logistics Management (FT, PT) (NEW)

E. ADVANCED DIPLOMAS
Advanced Diploma in Environmental Design (FT)
Advanced Diploma in Health Promotion and Education (FT)
Advanced Diploma in Health Services Management (FT)
F. DIPLOMAS
Diploma in Accounting and Finance (FT, PT) (NEW)
Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management (FT, PT)
(NEW)
Diploma in Animal Production and Farm Management (FT, PT) (NEW)
Diploma in Business Administration and Management (FT, PT)
Diploma in Clinical Mentoring (PT)
Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology (FT, PT)
Diploma in Counselling Psychology (PT) (NEW)
Diploma in Crop Production and Farm Management (FT, PT) (NEW)
Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education (FT, PT, DL) (NEW)
Diploma in Kiswahili (FT)
Diploma in Procurement and Stores Management (FT, PT) (NEW)
Diploma in Records and Information Management (FT, PT) (NEW)
Diploma in Solar Energy (FT)
Diploma in Transformative Education and Faith (FT) (NEW)

G. CERTIFICATES
Certificate in Agriculture (Poultry, Bee keeping, Horticulture, etc) (PT, DL)
Certificate in Brick/Block Laying and Concrete Practice (FT, PT)
Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery (FT, PT)
Certificate in Electrical Installation (FT, PT)

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMMES

A. MASTERS’ DEGREE
Master of Arts in Development Studies with four areas of specialization:
(
NGO Management;
Development;
Microfinance;
Education) (DL)
Master of Arts in Local Governance and Human Rights (DL)
Master of Arts in Microfinance Management (PT, DL) (NEW)

B. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (DL)
C. BACHELORS’ DEGREE
Bachelor of Arts in Democracy and Development Studies (DL)
Bachelor of Arts in Local Governance and Human Rights (DL)
Bachelor of Arts in Microfinance and Community Development (FT, PT, DL)
Bachelor of Arts with Education (FT, DL) (NEW)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) (DL)
Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Development (FT, DL) (NEW)
Bachelor of Education English Language and Literature (DL)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (DL)
Bachelor of Science in Ecological Organic Agriculture (DL)
Bachelor of Science with Education (FT, DL) (NEW)

D. DIPLOMAS
Diploma in Democracy and Development Studies (DL)
Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education (FT, PT, DL) (NEW)
Diploma in Education (Primary) (DL)
Diploma in Local Governance and Human Rights (DL)
Diploma in Microfinance (DL)

KEY: FT = Full-Time, PT = Part-time, DL = Distance Learning and Hol =

Holiday.

NOTE: Uganda Martyrs University programmes are taught at its Campuses:

Main Campus in Nkozi,
Mbale Campus at St. Austin,
Kabale Campus at Rushoroza,
Lubaga Campus in Kampala
Masaka Campus in Masaka
Ngetta Campus in Lira
Fort Portal Campus in Fort Portal (Proposed)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma Programmes: Minimum requirement is a Principle Pass in the

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education in the subjects relevant to the
programme applied for, or a certificate in related field. And should have
obtained at least Five Passes in the Uganda Certificate of Education at one
sitting or its equivalent.

Undergraduate Programmes: Minimum of two principle passes in the

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education obtained at the same sitting, or its
equivalent. Diploma holders are also invited to apply. For all those applying
for distance learning, relevant certificates are required.

Postgraduate Programmes: At least a Second Class Honours degree from

recognized Institutions in a relevant field or in exceptional circumstances,
professional qualifications will be required. Candidates are required to pass
the UMU Graduate Admission Test (GAT) and have at least two years of
working experience in the relevant field.

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms can be obtained either from the Registrar’s Office at the
Main Campus in Nkozi or at Lubaga Campus located just below the
Lubaga Cathedral Church after Centenary Bank. Or from any nearest
Office of the Diocesan Education Secretary of the Catholic Diocese or
UMU Campuses: Mbale located at St. Austin, Masaka located at Bwala
Social Centre, Nsambya opposite Nsambya Catholic Parish, Kabale
located at the former premises of Kabale Boys Primary School, Fort
Portal located at Virika and Ngetta located at the former Ngetta TTC. It
can also be downloaded from our website: www.umu.ac.ug.

A non-refundable Fee of UGX 30,000 for Undergraduates and

UGX 50,000 for Postgraduates (excluding bank charges) should be paid on
submission of the Application Form.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

The Registrar
Uganda Martyrs University
P.O. Box 5498 Kampala
Tel: +256 (0) 382 410611 / +256 (0) 393 215 697 /
+256 (0) 393 215 696
E-mail: registrar@umu.ac.ug or admissions@umu.ac.ug or
pro@umu.ac.ug
Website: http://www.umu.ac.ug
For inquires about Postgraduate Programmes, contact:
The School of Postgraduate Studies and Research
E-mail: spgs@umu.ac.ug or
Tel: +256 (0) 382 410 611, +256 (0) 393 215 776

NOTE:
Deadline for receiving application forms for the Academic Year 2018-
2019 August Intake is 31th July 2018.