Great Zimbabwe University Entry Requirements 2023/2024

·Statistics and Operations Research

.Computer Sciences

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.

.Livestock, Wildlife and Fisheries

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

·Mathematics

·Statistics and Operations Research

·Computer Sciences

Special Entry

At least 25 years of age and proven three (3) years agricultural experience especially in a sugarcane environment or equivalent.

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

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

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.

·English & Applied Communication

·History

·Media and Cultural Studies

·Religious Studies & Philosophy

·Religious Studies

·XiChangana

·TshiVenda

·Archaeology, Museums and Heritage Studies

·Musicology and Ethnochoreology

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.

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

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.

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.

·African Languages

·African History

·Development Studies

·Literary Studies

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.

·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

· Hospitality Tourism and Culture

Bachelor of Commerce Special Honours Degree in Accounting (1 year Block Release) (HARARE COHORT ONLY)

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 the 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.

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.

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

. 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.

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.

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

·Psychology

·Educational Leadership and Management

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

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.

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)

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

d) A teaching Certificate or Diploma at the 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.

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.

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.

·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

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

• 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 a 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.

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

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.