GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY Admissions and Student Records Department Off Old Great Zimbabwe Ruins Road P.O Box 1235 Masvingo, Zimbabwe, AFRICA www.gzu.ac.zw January and March 2017 Intake The Great Zimbabwe University is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to enroll in the following Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree s to start in January and March 2017. NOTES: (a) Block Release s in the Schools of Commerce and Social Sciences will commence on the 9 th of January 2017. (b) Block Release s in the Schools of Education, Culture and Heritage Studies, Arts and Agriculture and Natural Sciences will run during the April 2017 school holidays. (c) All Conventional and Parallel s in all Schools will commence in February 2017. (d) The closing date for submission of completed application forms is Friday 9 December 2016 GARY MAGADZIRE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Science Honours Degree (4 years Conventional/ 3 years Block Release) 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.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agriculture (4 years Conventional/ 3 Years Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialization ) 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) 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 Bachelor of Science Special Honours Degree (1 year Block Release) Geography and Environmental Science a) A Bachelor s Degree in the relevant subject or its equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class. Mathematics Statistics and Operations Research Computer Sciences
JOSHUA NKOMO SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Diploma in Theology Diploma in Translation and Interpreting Diploma in Religious Studies and Philosophy (2 Years Block Release) Bachelor of Arts Special Honours Degree (1 Year 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. a) A Bachelor s Degree in the relevant subject or equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass. Subjects on offer: English and Media Studies, Ndebele, ChiShona, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, XiChangana, TshiVenda. Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree s (4 Years Conventional/ Parallel/ 3 years Block Release) Development Studies English & Applied Communication History Media and Cultural Studies Religious Studies & Philosophy Religious Studies 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 XiChangana TshiVenda Postgraduate s (1 1 / 2 Years Block Release) Master of Arts Degree s African Languages African History 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. Development Studies
MUNHUMUTAPA SCHOOL OF COMMERCE Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree s (4 Years Conventional/ Parallel) (3 Years Parallel/ Block Release for candidates who are already working in a related area of specialization)) Accounting Banking and Finance 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)for Office Management, a Diploma in Secretarial Studies will also be considered for entry into the programme. Economics Economics and Finance Information Systems d)for Office Management, a Diploma in Secretarial Studies will also be considered for entry into the programme. Marketing Management Business Management Office Management Risk Management and Insurance Applicants for Block Release s 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. Transport and Logistics Internal Auditing All Block Release Undergraduate Commerce s are only available for the Masvingo Classes. Postgraduate s (1 1 / 2 Years Release Block Master of Commerce Degree s Marketing Management 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. Finance Applied Accounting Financial Economics Strategic Management NOTE: Masters Degree s 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. Graduate Business School (2 Years Block Release) Master of Business Administration
SIMON MUZENDA SCHOOL OF CULTURE AND HERITAGE STUDIES Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree (4 Years Conventional/ Parallel/ 3 years Block Release) Archaeology, Museums and Heritage Studies o Musicology and Ethnochoreology (a) At least five (5) O level passes at Grade C or better or equivalent including English Language (b) Two (2) A level passes in Arts subjects. Special Entry (a) Candidates in possession of a Certificate or Diploma in Archaeology, Museum or Heritage Studies will also be considered. (b)for Musicology and Ethnochoreology candidates in possession of a Certificate or Diploma in Music, or equivalent plus relevant music/work experience including five (5) O level passes or equivalent including English Language will be considered. Mature Entry (a) At least 25 years and have five (5) O level passes at Grade C or better or equivalent including English Language (b) A proven background in areas of community works and development is an added advantage (c) Candidates may also be required to undertake an entry examination administered by the Department as part of the process of satisfying entry requirements for admission to the programme. Bachelor of Arts Special Honours in Music Degree (1 1 / 2 Years Block Release ) a)a Bachelor s Degree in the relevant subject or equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2 degree class pass.
ROBERT GABRIEL MUGABE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Graduate Diploma in Education (GRAD D.E) (1 1 / 2 years Block Release) 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 Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education (1 year Block Release) a) A first degree with teaching subjects b) At least one (1) year experience in educational work. a)at least five (5) O Level passes at Grade C or better or the equivalent b)a first degree or other qualifications acquired by a candidate that may be approved by Senate Bachelor of Education Honours Primary Degree ( In-Service) 2 1 / 2 Years Block Release) 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. a) At least five (5) O level passes at Grade C or better including English Language. b)a Certificate or Diploma in Primary Education c) A minimum of two (2) years post qualification-teaching experience in primary schools. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree In- Service (2 1 / 2 Years Block Release) a)at least five (5) O level passes at Grade C or better including English Language and Mathematics Sociology Psychology b)a Certificate or Diploma in Primary or Secondary Education c) A minimum of two (2) years post qualification-teaching experience. Educational Leadership and Management
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree Secondary ( In-Service) (2 1 / 2 Years Block Release) 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. a)at least 5 O level passes with a Grade C or better including English Language b)at least an A level subject in the intended area of specialization c) A teaching Certificate or Diploma at Secondary School level. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree Secondary In-Service Bridging (1 year block release) 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) Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Special Needs Education (In- Service) (2 1 / 2Years Block Release) a) At least five (5) O level passes at Grade C or better including English Language or the equivalent. 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.
Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood Education (In-Service) (2 1 / 2 Years Block Release) a) At least five (5) O level passes at Grade C or better including English Language or the equivalent. 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 (Early Childhood Development) Honours Degree (Pre- Service)(4 Years Conventional) 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. 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. 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.
Post-graduate programmes Master of Education Degree s: (2years Block Release) Special Needs Education Sociology Educational Psychology 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 Philosophy Early Childhood Development Curriculum Studies Languages (ChiShona, Ndebele, English)
JULIUS NYERERE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Science Honours Degree s (4 Years Conventional/ 3 years Parallel/ Block Release) Psychology Rural Development Urban Planning and Development Human Resources Management Sociology Gender and Social Anthropology Industrial Relations Local Governance Studies 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) Politics and Public Administration Peace, Conflict and Governance 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. Bachelor of Science Special Honours Degree in Psychology (1 Year Block Release) 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. Postgraduate s (1 1 / 2 Years Block Release Master of Science in Gender and Policy Studies 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.
HERBERT CHITEPO LAW SCHOOL Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree (LLB) (5 years Conventional) 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.
HOW TO APPLY: - Complete an official application form, which can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Great Zimbabwe University upon payment of a non-refundable application fee of $20. 00 for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. No application is valid unless the appropriate application fee has been paid. Application forms can be downloaded from the University website:www.gzu.ac.zw. The downloaded application forms must be accompanied by a valid receipt or bank deposit slip marked (Application Fee). Application fees can be deposited into any of the following University Accounts: Account Name : Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo Branch Account Number : ZB Bank 4407-413851-200 CBZ - 02520620340038 The completed form with certified copies of educational certificates, academic transcripts, birth certificate/ national ID and marriage certificate, where applicable, should be addressed to: The Administrative Assistant Admissions and Students Records Great Zimbabwe University P.O Box 1235 Masvingo Telephone: +263(039) 266647, 266654, 266656, 266658, +263782780661/662 The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 9 December 2016.