Atuhaire Doreen is an Administrative Assistant Officer at Bishop Stuart University, she is a Ph.D. Candidate at Moi University, Kenya (Ph.D. in Political Science and Public Administration).
Faculty of Education, Arts and Media Studies

Dr. Enock Barigye is the current Dean Faculty of Education, Arts and Media Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He is a specialist in Educational Policy, Planning and Management.
He is formerly a Primary School teacher, Primary School Headteacher, Primary School teacher trainer (Tutor), Lecturer and Head of Department. Full profile
The Faculty of Education, Arts and Media Studies aspires to lead in the study and practice of education, to influence public policy and improve community life through education, and to nurture graduates who are zealously committed to their professions.
The Faculty has a unique heritage and context. It is an integral part of a comprehensive, historical, research-intensive a regionally and globally engaged educational hub.
The faculty comprises the following Departments:-
- Department of Humanities and Performing Arts
- Department of Languages, Literature and Media studies
- Department of Foundations, Distance & Lifelong Learning (Vocational Education)
- Department of Science Education
- Department of Visual Arts, Design and Technology
Vision: To be a world-class African Faculty of Education, Arts and Media Studies, nurturing educators who are critical, creative, problem-solvers, initiators and leaders in education who know the way show the way and go the way.
Mission: To provide high quality education and contributing to the advancement of knowledge that is socially and ethically relevant, and applying that knowledge to the scientific, technological and social-economic development of our nation and the wider world
Objectives
- To nurture graduates of distinction with a global outlook, who are committed to lifelong learning, ethical practice and professionalism, and capable of becoming leaders in their fields;
- To advance scholarship and engage in research with high impact internationally, nationally and locally.
- To break new ground in curriculum and pedagogy, and to be a role model for good educational practice;
- To engage in productive partnerships with academic and professional communities in order to generate, integrate, exchange and apply knowledge, build capacity, and enhance educational opportunities for all;
- To serve as a focal point of intellectual and academic excellence in our fields of expertise in Uganda and Africa, and act as a gateway and forum for scholarship with the rest of the world;
- To develop and sustain a collegial, inclusive, supportive, flexible and multicultural environment that will attract and nurture students and staff of the highest calibre in a culture that inspires creativity, learning and freedom of thought, inquiry, expression and practice.
Core values
As we fulfill our mission, our policies and practices will be characterized by their interconnectedness, and underpinned by the following core values:
Excellence: Setting world-class standards through innovation and creativity in teaching, research and knowledge exchange.
Sustainability: Building long-term relationships with our partners, our alumni and the communities we serve in order to ensure sustainable development.
Collegiality: Working together in a supportive, respectful and collaborative manner.
Fairness: Using objective and transparent criteria in the treatment of students and staff.
Equity: Promoting equality of opportunity, diversity, inclusivity and social justice in our practice.
Academic freedom: Protecting the free flow of ideas without fear or favour, while respecting the views of others.
Success stories: Identity of excellency, Debate, Language center (Kiswahili) Debate and teacher training.
Programme | Code | Duration | Intake | Session |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Language, Culture and Society | PHD-LCS | 3 Years | August | Weekend |
Doctor of Philosophy in Religion and Modernity | PHD-RM | 3 Years | August | Weekend |
Master of Arts in Literature and Communication | MALC | 2 Years | August | Weekend |
Master of Education Management, Planning and Administration | MEAP | 2 Years | August | Weekend |
Master of Education in Educational Psychology | MEEPS | 2 Years | August | Weekend |
Postgraduate diploma in Education | PGDE | 1 Year | August | Weekend |
Postgraduate diploma in Education Management, Planning and Administration | PGDEMPA | 1 Year | August | Weekend |
Bachelor of Arts in Theology | BAT | 3 Years | May/August | Regular |
Bachelor of Commercial Industrial Fine Art and Design | BCIFAD | 3 years | May/August | Regular |
Bachelor of Arts with Education (Languages and Humanities) | BAEDHM/BAEDLL | 3 Years | May/August | Regular |
Bachelor of Arts with Education (Fine Art Double Main) | BAEDFA | 3 Years | May/August | Regular |
Bachelor of Education-Secondary | BEDS | 2 Years | May/August | Recess |
Bachelor of Education - Primary | BEDP | 2 Years | May/August | Recess |
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication | BAJMC | 3 Years | May/August | Regular/Weekend |
Bachelor of Science with Education | BSCED | 3 Years | May/August | Regular |
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication | DJMC | 2 Years | May/August | Regular/Weekend |
Diploma in Primary Education | DIPE | 2 Years | May/August | Recess |
Diploma in Industrial Fine Art Design | DIFAD | 2 Years | May/August | Recess/Regular |
Diploma in Early Childhood Development (For Nursery School Teachers) | DECE | 2 Years | May/August | Recess |

Prof. Laban Erapu Omella
Laban Erapu is a Professor of Literature. At Bishop Stuart University, he is serving as an Academic and Publishing Consultant. He previously served as an Ag. Vice-Chancellor and Member of Council at the Great Lakes Regional University in Kanungu

Mrs. Joan Kyarimpa Ndamira
Head of Department, Department of Languages, Literature and Media Studies and Lecturer

Rev. Judith Arinaitwe
Head of Department - Foundations, Distance & Lifelong Learning (Vocational Education) and Former Assistant University Chaplain (1st Jan 2015-2022).

Mr. Abraham Kubakurungi Kyangungu
Abraham Kubakurungi Kyangungu is extremely conversant with Uganda’s education systems, curriculum and government policies as well as regional affairs.