JANUARY/MARCH 2017 INTAKE

·         Geography and Environmental Science

·         Statistics and Operations Research

·         Computer Sciences

a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.

b) At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes in the relevant subjects or their recognised equivalents.

c) For Computer Science and Statistics and Operations Research, at least two (2) ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics or its recognized equivalents.

Special Entry                                                                          

Candidates who possess a Certificate/Diploma in Education in which Geography, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or its recognised equivalent is one of the major subjects studied will also be considered.

·         Soil and Plant Sciences

·         Livestock, Wildlife and Fisheries

a)       At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language,  Mathematics and any Science Subject at Grade C or better.

b)       At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes in any of the following subjects: Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography and Mathematics.

Special Entry

a)       At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language,  Geography and any Science Subject at Grade C or better.

b)        For Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agriculture (Soil and Plant Sciences), candidates should possess a Diploma in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Forestry or any relevant Diploma from a recognised College/ University.

c)       For Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agriculture (Livestock, Wildlife and Fisheries), candidates should possess a Diploma in Agriculture/ Wildlife/ Fisheries/ Animal Health or any relevant Diploma from a recognised College/ University.

Note that for applicants with Diplomas, ‘O’ Level Mathematics is not a requirement

·         Geography and Environmental Science

·         Mathematics

·         Statistics and Operations Research

·         Computer Sciences

a) A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject or its equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class.

Diploma in Translation and Interpreting

Diploma in Religious Studies and Philosophy (2 Years Block Release)

a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language.

b) An ‘A’ level pass will be an added advantage.

Subjects on offer: English and Media Studies, Ndebele, ChiShona, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, XiChangana, TshiVenda.

Bachelor of Arts Special Honours Degree in Music (1¹/₂  Year Block Release)

·         Development Studies

·         English & Applied Communication

·         History

·         Media and Cultural Studies

·         Religious Studies & Philosophy

·         Religious Studies

·         XiChangana

·         TshiVenda

·         Archaeology, Museums and Heritage Studies

·         Musicology and Ethnochoreology

a)       Applicants should be holders of at least 5 ‘O’ Level passes at Grade C or better including English Language

b)       At least 2 ‘A’ Level passes in the relevant Arts subjects.

Special Entry

a)       At least 5 0’Level passes at Grade C or better including English Language.

b)       Holders of relevant Diplomas and relevant working experience as well as recommendation letter from the employer or other referees will also be considered

Master of Arts Degree Programmes

·         African Languages

·         African History

·         Development Studies

a) Applicants must hold an appropriate Honours Degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class.

b) For Master of Arts in African Languages, applicants must hold an appropriate Honours Degree in any African Language with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class.

(3 Years Parallel/ Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialization))

·         Accounting

·         Banking and Finance

·         Economics

·         Economics and Finance

·         Information Systems

·         Marketing Management

·         Business Management

·         Office Management

·         Risk Management and Insurance

·         Transport and Logistics

·         Internal Auditing

a)       Five (5) ‘O’ level passes or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics at grade C or better.

b)        2 ‘A’ level passes including at least one commercial subject or Mathematics.

c)        In approved cases, holders of an appropriate Higher National Diploma may qualify for entry into the programmes.

d)       For Office Management, a Diploma in Secretarial Studies will also be considered for entry into the programme.

·         Applicants for Block Release Programmes must attach Confirmation of Employment letters that include their duties and duration of employment on current job.

·         Office Management, Transport and Logistics and Internal Auditing are offered on a block release basis only.

·         All Block Release Undergraduate Commerce Programmes are only available for the Masvingo Classes.

Master of Commerce Degree Programmes

·         Marketing Management

·         Finance

·         Applied Accounting

·         Financial Economics

·         Strategic Management

Graduate Business School (2 Years Block Release)

·         Master of Business Administration

a) Applicants must hold an appropriate Honours Degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass.

b) Applicants who do not meet normal entry requirements, may, subject to the approval of the Senate, be admitted through Special Entry.

NOTE: Masters Degree Programmes are available for the Harare and Masvingo Classes. Applicants                 must clearly indicate on the Application Form whether they want to be considered for the                 Harare Cohort or Masvingo Cohort.

Subjects on offer: English, Art Education, ChiShona, Ndebele, Mathematics, Home Economics, Music, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Accounts, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Computer Studies/Information Technology, Agriculture, TshiVenda, XiChangana, Art and Design, Textiles, Food and Nutrition, Culture and Heritage Studies

b) At least one (1) year experience in educational work.

b)       A first degree or other qualifications acquired by a candidate that may be approved by Senate

Subjects on offer: Art Education, English, Environmental Science, Ndebele, ChiShona, Mathematics, Home Economics, Music, Religious Studies, Agriculture , Social Studies, XiChangana/XiTsonga, Tshivenda, Tonga, Kalanga, Nambya,  Culture and Heritage Studies and Sign Language.

b)A Certificate or Diploma in Primary Education

c) A minimum of two (2) years post qualification-teaching experience in primary schools.

·         Sociology

·         Psychology

·         Educational Leadership and Management

b)A Certificate or Diploma in Primary or Secondary Education

c) A minimum of two (2) years post qualification-teaching experience.

Subjects on offer: English, Art Education, ChiShona, Ndebele, Mathematics, History, Building Technology, Geography, Religious Studies, Biology, Music, Chemistry, XiChangana/XiTsonga, Tshivenda, Tonga, Kalanga, Nambya, Culture and Heritage Studies, Sign Language, Agriculture, Information Technology , Food and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles,Art and Design and Home Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Sociology.

b)At least an ‘A’ level subject in the intended area of specialization

c) A teaching Certificate or Diploma at Secondary School level.

Subjects on offer

Religious Studies, Art and Design, Music, Food and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, Agriculture, Accounting, Information Technology, Building Technology.

a) At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language at Grade C or better.

b) A Diploma from a recognized institute of higher learning in the subject area to be studied.

c) At least two (2) years teaching experience at secondary school level and should be able to provide proof of such experience in the form of a confirmation letter from the School Head or District Education Officer

NOTE: Successful candidates will be eligible to study for the Bachelor of Education Honours Degree (Secondary In-service) programme whose duration is two and a half years (Block Release)

b) Attained a satisfactory standard of performance on any entrance test which the University may administer for the purpose of entry.

c) An ‘A’ level pass is an added advantage.

d) A teaching Certificate or Diploma at primary or secondary level or a qualification in Special Needs Education/Disability Studies recognized by the University.

e) Completed at least two (2) years of post-training (qualification) educational experience recognized by the University.

b) Attained a satisfactory standard of performance on any entrance test which the University may administer for the purpose of entry.

c) An ‘A’ level pass is an added advantage.

d) A teaching Certificate or Diploma at primary or secondary level or a qualification in Early Childhood Education Studies recognized by the University.

e) Completed at least two (2) years of post-training (qualification) educational experience recognized by the University.

Bachelor of Education Honours    Degree (Primary) Pre-Service (4 Years Conventional)

Subjects on offer: Art & Design, Mathematics, Ndebele, Religious and Moral Education, ChiShona, Social Studies, Music, English, Home Economics, Environmental Science and Physical Education.

Bachelor of Education Honours Degree (Secondary) Pre-Service (4 Years Conventional)

Subjects on offer: Shona, Geography, Art & Design, History, English, Religious Studies, Ndebele, Agriculture, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Clothing and Textiles, Food & Nutrition, Music, TshiVenda, XiChangana, Physical Education and Business Studies, Accounting, Economics.

a)At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes with a C or better including English Language and Mathematics

b)At least two (2) ‘A’ level passes

c) For BeD Secondary Pre-Service, at least two ‘A’ level passes in the intended areas of specialization or their equivalent.

Mature Entry

d) For BeD Hons ECD and BeD Hons Pre-Service Primary, at least 25 years of age with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.

Master of Education Degree Programmes: (2 years Block Release)

·         Special Needs Education

·         Sociology

·         Educational Psychology

·         Philosophy

·         Early Childhood Development

·         Curriculum Studies

·         Languages (ChiShona, Ndebele, English)

a)   A relevant first degree from this University or any other recognized University with an overall degree          pass of 2.2 or better. In addition, the candidate must possess Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Education from a recognized University.

b)At least one (1) year experience in approved educational work

• Psychology
• Rural Development
• Urban Planning and Development
• Human Resources Management
• Sociology
• Gender and Social Anthropology
• Industrial Relations
• Local Governance Studies
• Politics and Public Administration
• Peace, Conflict and Governance

a) At least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language at Grade C or better.

b) For Psychology, at least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics and any other science subject deemed relevant by the host department.

c) For Urban Planning and Development at least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

d) At least two (2) ‘A’ Level passes.

e) Applicants who do not meet normal entry requirements, may, subject to the approval of the Senate, be admitted through Special Entry (for block release programmes only)

Special Entry (Block Release)

a) At least 5 O’Level passes at Grade C or better including English Language

b) Relevant Diplomas and relevant working experience as well as recommendation letter from the employer or other referees.

c) All programmes are available on Block Release for Masvingo Classes.

d) BSc Honours Gender and Social Anthropology is going to be offered on Block Release for the first (1^st ) time for Masvingo class.

a) Applicants must hold an appropriate Honours Degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass.

b) Applicants who do not meet normal entry requirements, may, subject to the approval of the Senate, be admitted through Special Entry.

Master of Science in Gender and Policy Studies

b) Applicants who do not meet normal entry requirements, may, subject to the approval of the Senate, be admitted through Special Entry.

a)       At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language at Grade B or better.

b)     At least three (3) good ‘A’ level passes in Arts and       Humanities or their equivalent.

Special Entry                                                                          

a)       Candidates who possess relevant qualifications in the legal field or qualifications with substantial legal content at Diploma level will also be considered or

b)       A good first degree

Notes

(a)      Applicants for normal entry must attach a confidential letter of recommendation from the last high school attended.

(b)     Applicants in the special entry category must attach a confidential letter of recommendation from their Head of Organisation.

(c)      Applicants must also obtain and attach police clearance.

(d)     Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to interviews before admission into the programme.