The curriculum of the Bachelor of Arts degree which has not been subjected to a comprehensive revision in the recent past thus the curriculum was completely revised during the past few years with the aim of producing graduates with more practical and skillful in the disciplines offered by the Faculty of Arts introducing the advances made in the disciplines. The revision is aimed at promoting wider exposure to curricular in specific subjects and ensuring that the Degree holder would have essential knowledge and skills.

The new curriculum structure consists of course units which reflect the quantum of work accomplished by a student over an academic year. The courses are arranged in three levels (100-300) -one level per academic year. A student should earn ninety credits to become eligible to graduate.

The following are the main features of the proposed program of study

1.Organization of the degree program under level-based (100-300) examinations. [The existing Bachelor of Arts (External) Degree program consists of a General Qualifying Examination (GAQ) and a General Degree Examination].

2.Provision of more course options for the learner to choose from.

3.Introduction of Foundation and Supplementary courses: the Foundation courses are designed to provide background knowledge required to learn more advanced course contents while the Supplementary courses aim to ensure that the students acquire a sufficient breadth of knowledge and skills, which have been recognized as important attributes of graduates.