The Great Zimbabwe University is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to enroll in the following Diploma,
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Programmes to start in August 2017.
NOTES:
Block Release Programmes in the Schools of Education, Arts, Culture and Heritage Studies, and Agriculture and Natural
Sciences will run during the August 2017 school holidays.
Master of Science Degree Counselling Psychology programme will also run during the August 2017 school holidays.
All Conventional and Parallel Programmes in all Schools will commence on the 9th of August 2017. Registration and
Orientation of new students is scheduled for 9-13 August 2017. Lectures will commence on the 14th of August 2017.
Block Release Programmes in the Schools of Commerce and Social Sciences will commence on the 3rd of July 2017.
Those applying for Master of Science Degree in Human Resources Management and Master of Commerce Degree
programmes should indicate whether they would like to study in Masvingo or Harare Cohort.
The closing date for submission of completed application forms Friday 26 May 2017.
GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY
JULY/AUGUST 2017 INTAKE
GARY MAGADZIRE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES
Programme Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Science Honours
Degree (4 years Conventional/ 3
years Block Release)
·Geography and Environmental
Science
·Statistics and Operations
Research
.Computer Sciences
Normal Entry
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 )
Normal Entry
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.
·Soil and Plant Sciences
.Livestock, Wildlife and Fisheries
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
Bachelor of Science Special
Honours Degree (1 year Block
Release)
·Geography and Environmental
Science
·Mathematics
·Statistics and Operations
Research
·Computer Sciences
Normal Entry
a) A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject or its equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2
degree class.
Certificate in Sugarcane
Agriculture (1 year Block Release)
Normal Entry
Passes with credit in at least five Ordinary Level subjects including English language and any
Science subject. Mathematics is an added advantage
Special Entry
At least 25 years of age and proven three (3) years agricultural experience especially in a
sugarcane environment or equivalent.
SIMON MUZENDA SCHOOL OF ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE STUDIES
Programme Entry Requirements
Diploma in Theology
Diploma in Translation and
Interpreting
Diploma in Religious Studies and
Philosophy (2 Years Block Release)
Normal Entry
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.
Bachelor of Arts Special Honours
Degree (1 Year Block Release)
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)
a) A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject or equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2
degree class pass.
a) A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject or equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2
degree class pass.
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree
Programmes (4 Years Conventional/
Parallel/ 3 years 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
Normal Entry
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
Mature Entry
Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language,
and be at least 25 years of age. In addition, a candidate may be required to undertake an
entry examination administered by the School as part of the process of satisfying entry
requirements for admission to the programme.
Bachelor of Arts Dual Honours
Degree in African Languages and Normal Entry
Religious Studies (BA HALRS) (4 year
conventional)
a) Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English
language, plus at least 2 ‘A’ level passes (inclusive of African languages and
Divinity/Religious Studies).
Special Entry
a) Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English
language, and any relevant Certificate/Diploma from a recognized institution. In addition,
a pass in any ‘O’ Level African Languages and Religious Studies is a pre-requisite.
Mature Entry
Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language,
and be at least 25 years of age. A pass in an ‘O’ Level African Languages and Religious
Studies is a pre-requisite. In addition, a candidate may be required to undertake an entry
examination administered by the School as part of the process of satisfying entry
requirements for admission to the programme
Bachelor of Arts Dual Honours
Degree in African Languages and
Media studies (BA HALMS) (4 year
conventional)
Normal Entry
a) Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English
language, plus at least 2 ‘A’ level passes (inclusive of an African language subject/Literature
in English).
Special Entry
a) Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English
language, and any relevant Certificate/Diploma from a recognized institution. In addition,
a pass in any ‘O’ Level African Language is a pre-requisite.
Mature Entry
Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language,
and be at least 25 years of age. A pass in an ‘O’ Level African Language is a pre-requisite.
In addition, a candidate may be required to undertake an entry examination administered
by the school as part of the process of satisfying entry requirements for admission to the
programme.
Bachelor of Arts Dual
Honours Degree in African
Languages and Philosophy (BA
HALP)
(4 Year Conventional)
Normal Entry
a) Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English
language, plus at least 2 ‘A’ level passes (inclusive of an African language and any arts
subject).
Special Entry
a) Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English
language, and any relevant certificate/Diploma from a recognized institution. In addition,
a pass in any ‘O’ Level African Language is a pre-requisite.
Mature Entry
Applicants should have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes or equivalent, including English language,
and be at least 25 years of age. A pass in an ‘O’ Level African Language is a pre-requisite.
In addition, a candidate may be required to undertake an entry examination administered
by the school as part of the process of satisfying entry requirements for admission to the
programme.
Postgraduate
Programmes (11/2 Years Block
Release)
Normal Entry
Master of Arts Degree Programmes
·African Languages
·African History
·Development Studies
·Literary Studies
a) Applicants must hold an appropriate Honours Degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree
class.
NB/ Master of Arts in Literary Studies is a Masters Degree by coursework and research, a
combination that offers prospective students a unique opportunity to acquire dynamic
ways of reading texts across a broad range of canons and endows students with research
skills to be innovative future researchers.
MUNHUMUTAPA SCHOOL OF COMMERCE
Programme Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Commerce Honours
Degree Programmes (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
·Economics
·Economics and Finance
·Information Systems
·Marketing Management
·Business Management
.Office Management
·Risk Management and Insurance
·Transport and Logistics
Normal Entry
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 and Internal Auditing are offered on a block release basis only.
NB. All Block Release Undergraduate Commerce Programmes are only available for the
Masvingo Classes.
·Internal Auditing
· Hospitality Tourism and Culture
Bachelor of Commerce Special
Honours Degree in Accounting (1
year Block Release) (HARARE
COHORT ONLY)
Normal Entry
a) Applicants must be holders of a first degree with at least a lower second class grade
or better in any of the following:
Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting and Information Systems
Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Banking and Finance
b) Any other equivalent degree as approved by the University
c) Holders of Professional Level I Programme of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries
and Administrators may qualify under special entry.
Postgraduate
Programmes (11/2 Years Block
Release
Master of Commerce Degree in
Professional Accounting and
Corporate Governance/GRAD
ICSA (HARARE COHORT ONLY)
Normal Entry
a) Applicants must hold an appropriate Honours Degree with a minimum of a 2.2
degree class pass in any of the following:
. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting
.Bachelor of Commerce Special Honours Degree in Accounting
b) Any equivalent qualification as approved by the University
Normal Entry
a) Applicants must hold an appropriate Honours Degree with a minimum of a 2.2 degree
class pass.
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
b) Applicants who do not meet normal entry requirements, may, subject to the approval
of the Senate, be admitted through Special Entry.
NOTE: Master of Commerce 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.
ROBERT GABRIEL MUGABE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Programme Entry Requirements
Graduate Diploma in Education
(GRAD D.E) (11/2 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
a) A first degree with teaching subjects
b) At least one (1) year experience in educational work.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher and
Tertiary Education (1 year Block
Release)
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) 21/2 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 (21/2 Years Block
Release)
· Sociology
·Psychology
·Educational Leadership and
Management
a)At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better including English Language and
Mathematics
b)A Certificate or Diploma in Primary or Secondary Education
c) A minimum of two (2) years post qualification-teaching experience.
Bachelor of Education Honours
Degree Secondary ( In-
Service) (21/2 Years Block Release)
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.
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, Sociology.
Bachelor of Education Honours
Degree Secondary In-Service Bridging
Programme (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.
Normal Entry
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: Candidates who successfully complete the Bridging Programme 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) (21/2Years
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) (21/2Years
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 in education specialising in Infant Education or
Early Childhood Development 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.
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,
Normal Entry
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.
JULIUS NYERERE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Programme Entry Requirements
Postgraduate Programmes
(11/2 years Block Release)
Master of Science Degree
Programmes
·Master of Science Degree Counselling
Psychology
·Master of Science Degree
Demography and Population Studies
·Master of Science Degree Human
Resources Management
·Master of Science Degree in Gender
and Policy Studies
Normal Entry
a) Applicants must hold an appropriate Honours Degree with a minimum of a 2.2
degree class pass.
b) Applications who do not meet normal entry requirements, may, subject to the
approval of the Senate, be admitted through Special Entry.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree
Programmes (4 Years Conventional/
3 years Parallel/ Block Release)
Normal Entry
a) At least five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language at Grade C or better.
Psychology
Rural Development
Urban Planning and
Development
Human Resources
Management
Sociology
Gender and Social
Anthropology
Local Governance Studies
Politics and Public
Administration
Peace, Conflict and Governance
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 (1st) time for Masvingo class.
Bachelor of Science Special Honours
Degree in Psychology (1 Year Block
Release)
Normal Entry
a) Applicants must hold an appropriate general 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
Programme Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree
(LLB) (5 years Conventional)
Normal 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.
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 submission of completed application forms Friday 26 May 2017.