School of Sharia and Islamic Studies is the first School to be established at Umma University.
Who Can Join
A holder of a bachelor’s Degree with at least upper second class honors degree from a recognized institution
A holder of a lower second class degree with 2 years’ experience with proven ability inresearch
Area of Specialization
Career Opportunities
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The Judiciary as Kadhis
Banking and insurance Sector as Islamic Banking and Islamic insurance experts
Teaching Sectors, both in secular system and the madrasa system
Professional Arabic- English translators
Mosques as Imams, Khatibs and Duats (preachers)
Consultants both in the Government and private sector
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean Grade C– or a diploma in the relevant field OR its equivalent
Course Program Duration & Structure
3 Semesters
Duration 2 years
Mode of Delivery
This is a fulltime programme.
The Course is highly practical thus demands for physical attendance classes. Some of the units are however blended with both physical and virtual modes.
Course Roadmap
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SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
UMMA 009: Health Awareness and Life Skills
UMMA 007: Communication Skills
BFPA 100: Theatre History
BFPA 101: Principles of Stage Acting
BFPA 102: History of Film
BFPA 103: Basic Video Camera Operations
UMMA 003: Information Literacy
UMMA 004: Computer Literacy
BFPA 104: The Art of Story Telling
BFPA 105: Introduction to Dance Skills
BFPA 106: Film Genres
BFPA 107: Acting for TV and Film
BFPA 108: Fundamentals of Film Making
Self Sponsored Students (SSS)
Trimester I
Trimester II
Trimester III
UMMA 009: Health Awareness and Life Skills
UMMA 007: Communication Skills
BFPA 100: Theatre History
BFPA 101: Principles of Stage Acting
BFPA 102: History of Film
BFPA 103: Basic Video Camera Operations
UMMA 003: Information Literacy
UMMA 004: Computer Literacy
BFPA 104: The Art of Story Telling
BFPA 105: Introduction to Dance Skills
BFPA 106: Film Genres
BFPA 107: Acting for TV and Film
BFPA 108: Fundamentals of Film Making
UMMA 005: Entrepreneurship
BFPA 200: Photography & Design
BFPA 201: Basic Video Editing
BFPA 202: Playwrighting I
BFPA 203: Stage Directing I
BFPA 204: Theatre Criticism
BFPA 205: Principles of Advertising
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
UMMA 005: Entrepreneurship
BFPA 200: Photography & Design
BFPA 201: Basic Video Editing
BFPA 202: Playwrighting I
BFPA 203: Stage Directing I
BFPA 204: Theatre Criticism
BFPA 205: Principles of Advertising
BFPA 206: Film for Development
BFPA 207: Media and Culture
BFPA 208: Film Theory and Criticism
BFPA 209: Screenwriting Short
BFPA 210: Directors Craft I
BFPA 211: Psychodrama
BFPA 212: Costume and Make-Up Design
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
PERFORMING ARTS OPTION
UMMA 006: Culture for Sustainable Development
BAPA 300: Research Methodology
BAPA 301: Fundamentals of Theatre Marketing
BAPA 302: Playwriting II
BAPA 303: Lighting in Theatre
BAPA 304: Music and Sound in Theatre
BAPA 305: Advanced Stage Acting
BAPA 306: Stage Directing II
BAPA 307: Puppet Theatre
BAPA 308: Drama Therapy
BAPA 309: Entertainment Law and Ethics: Theatre
BAPA 310: Theatre for Development
BAPA 311: Radio Theatre
BAPA 312: Industrial Attachment
FILM OPTION
UMMA 006: Culture for Sustainable Development
BAFT 300: Research Methodology
BAFT 301: Advanced Video Camera Operations
BAFT 302: Documentary and Non-Fiction Film
BAFT 303: Feature Screenplay
BAFT 304: Advanced Makeup
BAFT 305: Advanced Video Editing
BAFT 306: Directors Craft II
BAFT 307: Graphic Design and Visual Effects
BAFT 308: Lighting Techniques in Film
BAFT 309: Sound Design
BAFT 310: Production Design
BAFT 311: Producers Craft
BAFT 312: Industrial Attachment
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
PERFORMING ARTS OPTION
BAPA 400: Psychology in Theatre
BAPA 401: Dance Choreography
BAPA 402: Costume Creation and Wardrobe Management