MSU boasts four vibrant campuses spread across Zimbabwe, namely, Harare, and Zvishavane, with the main Campus located in Gweru.
The campuses house nine faculties namely Arts, Commerce, Education, Law, Natural Resources Management and Agriculture, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Medicine and Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering.
Home to more than 22,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, some of whom are among the nation’s top scholars and researchers, the University offers flexibly packaged programs that are further augmented by the Work Related Learning programme as part of multifaceted efforts by the University to produce innovative and enterprising graduates who seek not only to be employees but also possess the proclivity to establish their own businesses.
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Undergraduate and postgraduate students come from across the nation and around the world to pursue their passions and set a course for future success.
Cognisant of the fact that a well-resourced library is the centrepiece of learning, teaching and research, the University has well-resourced library facilities at all its campuses.
Applicants are advised that English is the language of instruction at Midlands State University. Qualifying applicants from non- English speaking backgrounds are required to register for a one-semester Intensive English programme prior to starting their degree.
| DEGREE PROGRAMMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES
‘O’ level Mathematics and any two ‘A’ level Science subjects |
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| 1. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agricultural Economics and Development – 4 years | Agriculture, Mathematics, Economics, Management of
Business, Sociology, Accounts, Geography and Biology |
| 2. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agricultural Value Chain and Marketing – 4 years | Agriculture, Mathematics, Economics, Management of
Business, Sociology, Accounts, Geography and Biology |
| 3. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agronomy – 4 years | Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences |
| 4. Bachelor of Science Honours in Animal and Wildlife Sciences – 4years | Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences |
| 5. Bachelor of Science Honours in Biosystems Engineering – 5 years | Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences |
| 6. Bachelor of Science Honours in Crop Production and Horticulture – 4 years | Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences |
| 7. Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Science and Technology – 4 years | Biology/Agriculture; Mathematics/Physics and or Chemistry, Geography, Engineering Drawing |
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- Bachelor of Science Honours in Land and Water Resources Management –
4 yearsBiology/Agriculture and any Sciences
| GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Master of Science in Applied Agricultural Economics -2 years | To be eligible for the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of at least a lower second class (2.2) first degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics; Economics; or any other related programme from a recognized university. |
| 2. Master of Science in Agricultural Informatics and Data Analytics -1 ½ years | To be eligible for the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of at least a lower second class (2.2) first degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics; Economics; Mathematics; Statistics; Information Technology or any other related programme from a recognized University. |
| 3. Master of Science in Animal Breeding and Biotechnology -2 years | To be eligible for the programme a candidate must be a holder of an Honours Degree (class 2.2/GPA 2.0 or better) in Agriculture or relevant subjects such as Animal Science, Biological Science, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, or equivalent. |
| 4. Master of Science in Crop Science -2 ½ years | To be eligible for the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of at least a good first degree in Agronomy, Crop Science or Horticulture or related fields from a recognised University. Candidates with lower degree classes may be admitted upon showing proof of employment in a crop science-related field for at least three years. |
| 5. Master of Science in Horticultural Sciences -2 ½ years | To be eligible for the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of a good first degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Crop Science or related fields from a recognized University. |
| 6. Master of Science in Land and Water Resources Management -2 years | To be eligible for this programme a candidate should be a holder of a first degree in Land and Water Resources Management or related fields from a recognized University. |
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| FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES |
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| 1. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Planning and Management – 4 years | Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences subjects |
| 2. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Practice – 4 years | Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences subjects |
| 3. Bachelor of Arts Honours in English and Communication – 4 years | English Literature and any Arts/Humanities subjects |
| 4. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Translation and Intercultural Communication – 4 years | English Literature/African Languages and any Arts/Humanities subjects |
| 5. Bachelor of Arts Honours in History and International Studies – 4 years. | History and any Arts/Humanities subjects |
| 6. Bachelor of Arts Honours in History and Heritage Studies – 4 years | History and any Arts/Humanities subjects |
| 7. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Radio, Television and Multi-Media Production – 4 years | Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language |
| 8. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Journalism and Digital Media Studies – 4 years | Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language |
| 9. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Print Media and Digital Technologies – 4 years | Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language |
| 10. Bachelor of Arts Multi-Media, Graphic Design and Editing- 4 Years | Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language |
| 11. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Film and Theatre Arts – 4 Years | Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language |
| 12. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies – 4 years | Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Humanities and Social Sciences |
| 13. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies, Ethics and Human Development – 4 years | Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Humanities and Social Sciences |
| 14. Archaeology, Cultural Heritage & Museum Studies – 4 years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) | ‘A’ Level History and any two Arts/ Humanities |
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ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE VISITING SCHOOL PROGRAMMES/ HARARE UNDERGRADUATE WEEKEND SCHOOL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| 1. Bachelor of Arts Special Honours in Monitoring and Evaluation – 1 year (HARARE CAMPUS ONLY) | A good first degree in any field |
| 2. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Practice – 3 years 3. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Planning and Management – 3 years
4. Bachelor of Arts Honours in English and Communication – 3 years 5. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies – 3 years. 6. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Translation and Intercultural Communication – 3 years |
• Two A’ Levels or appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma. • Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines.
• Confirmation of employment. |
| ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES/ HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL | |
| 1. Post-Graduate Diploma in Translation and Interpretation Studies -1½ years | A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages |
| 2. Post-Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation – 1 year (ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS ONLY) | A good first Degree in any field |
| 3. Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation -1½ years | A good first degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation |
| 4. Master of Arts in Development Studies (Block Release)-1½ years | A good first degree in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| 5. Master of Arts in Development Studies -1½ years (Full- time) (ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS ONLY) | A good first degree in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| 6. Master of Arts in Global History-1½ years | A good first degree in History or Economic History. |
| 7. Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Studies -1½ years | A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages |
| 8. Master of Arts in African and Diasporan Literature -1½ years | A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages |
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- Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics -1½ years (HARARE CAMPUS
ONLY) A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages
| 10. Master of Arts in Journalism and Digital Media – 1½ years | A good first degree in Communication, Film and Media or any other related honours degree |
| 11. Master of Arts in Film, TV and Digital Technologies -1½ years. | A good first degree in Communication, Film and Media or any other related honours degree. |
| 12. Master of Arts in Business and Financial Journalism -1½ years Entry Requirements | A good first degree in Communication, Film and Media or any other related honours degree. |
| 13. Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Studies -1½ years | A good first degree in Communication, Film, Literature, and/ or Linguistics Degree or any other acceptable degree |
| 14. Master of Arts in Theatre Arts -1½ years | Any relevant first degree or postgraduate diploma qualification in Theatre Arts. |
| 15. Master of Arts in Religious Studies –1½ years
16. Master of Arts in Church Leadership, Ethics, and Practical Ethics- 1½ years |
Good first degree in Religious Studies, Ethics or Philosophy |
| FACULTY OF BUSINESS SCIENCES
GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES ‘O’ Level Mathematics is a requirement |
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| 1. Bachelor of Commerce in Applied Accounting – 4 years | ‘A’ Level Accounting plus any two Commercial subjects |
| 2. Bachelor of Commerce in Audit and Risk Management – 4 years | Any two A’ Level Commercial subjects |
| 3. Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management – 4 years | Management of Business, plus any two Commercial subjects |
| 4. Bachelor of Commerce in Consumer and Marketing Intelligence – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects |
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- Bachelor of Commerce in Data Science and Informatics – 4 years ‘A’ Level Mathematics and a pass in the following subjects or their equivalents: Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Management of Business and Computer
Studies
| 6. Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Econometric Modelling – 4 years | At least two ‘A’ Level passes from Commercial, Sciences or Arts subjects Pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics must be at least a B |
| 7. Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Digital Banking – 4 years | ‘A’ Level Mathematics or Economics, plus any two Commercial subjects |
| 8. Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Economics and Investment – 4 years | At least two ‘A’ level passes from Commercial, Sciences or Arts subjects |
| 9. Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects |
| 10. Bachelor of Commerce in Risk Management and Insurance – 4 years | ‘A’ level Mathematics, plus any two Commercial subjects |
| 11. Bachelor of Commerce in Sustainable Tourism Management – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subject |
| 12. Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subject |
| 13. Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level passes in Commercial subjects |
| GWERU CAMPUS VISITING SCHOOL PROGRAMMES/ HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Applied Accounting – 3 years | • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects or
• A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Accounting, or any equivalent tertiary qualification • Complete CIS, CIMMA, ACCA • Confirmation of employment in relevant accounting departments. |
| 2. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Business Management – 3 years | • Diploma (Institute of Bankers) ND/HND in Business Studies, Accountancy, Purchasing, Banking and Finance and Secretarial Studies • Diploma inEducation, Institute ofAdministration and Commerce (IAC), Institute of Personnel Management (IPMZ)
• Diploma in BusinessAdministration (ZIM) • Diploma in Marketing and any other relevant tertiary qualification or two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects CIS |
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- Proof of employment.
| 3. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Risk Management and Insurance – 3 years | • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects
• A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Insurance • National Diploma/HND in Business Studies • Any other equivalent tertiary qualification • Proof of employment |
| 4. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – 3 years | • Diploma of the Institute of Bankers Zimbabwe (IOBZ)
• HND/ND in Business Studies, Accountancy, Purchasing Management, Diploma in Education, Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC), Institute of Personnel Management Zimbabwe (IPMZ) Diploma, Diplomas of the Institute of Real Estate Management • Diploma in BusinessAdministration (ZIM), • Any other relevant tertiary qualifications or • At least two passes at ‘A’ Level. • At least two years working experience. • Proof of employment |
| 5. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Audit and Risk Management – 3 years | • At least two passes in any relevant ‘A’ Level subjects or
• A National Diploma in Auditing, Accounting, Risk Management or any equivalent tertiary qualification • Proof of employment. |
| 6. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Finance and Digital Banking – 3 years | • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subject or
• A Higher National Diploma or National diploma in Banking and Finance related field or any equivalent tertiary qualification. • Proof of employment |
| 7. Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Economics and Econometric Modelling – 3 years | • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects and at least a ‘B’ pass in ‘O’ level Mathematics
• A National Diploma in a Business-related field or any equivalent tertiary qualification. • Proof of employment |
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- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Financial Economics and Investment – 3 years
- At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects or • A National Diploma in a Business-related field or any equivalent tertiary qualification.
- Proof of employment
| 9. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Consumer and Marketing Intelligence – 3 years | • At least two ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects or ND in Marketing Management, IMM Diploma (Institute of Marketing Management), Diploma Institute of Bankers, ND in Business Studies, Accountancy, Purchasing Management, Diploma in Education, Institute of Administration and Commerce Diplomas, Institute of Personnel Management of Zimbabwe Diplomas, Diplomas from Institute of Real Estate Agents, Diploma in Business Administration (ZIM), Diploma in Tourism or any other relevant tertiary qualification.
• Proof of employment |
| 10. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Data Science and Informatics – 3 years
11. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Cloud Computing and Internet of Things – 3 years |
• At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects or
• A National Diploma in an Information Technology related field or any equivalent tertiary qualification • Proof of employment with at least two years working experience in the field of IT. |
| 12. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Sustainable Tourism Management – 3 years
13. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management – 3 years |
• At least two `A’ Level passes or
• A relevant National Diploma or HND in Tourism, Hospitality, Customer Care, Marketing, Professional Cookery, Tour Guiding • Proof of employment in any tourism-related or hospitality organization. |
| GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES/ HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Master of Commerce in Accounting –1½years | • An Honours degree in Accounting with a first class or upper second class |
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- Master of Commerce in Forensic Auditing and Accounting –1½years • A good Honours Degree in Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Auditing or Banking and Finance.
| 3. Master of Commerce in Financial Economics and Investment – 1½ years | • An Honours Degree in Economics, Financial Economics and Investment, Economics and Econometric Modelling, Agricultural Economics, Banking & Finance, Fiscal Studies or related field |
| 4. Master of Commerce in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance – 2 years | • An Honours Degree in Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Economics, Tourism, Insurance and Risk Management, Development Studies and/or other tertiary qualification approved by the Department. |
| 5. Master of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management – 2 years | • A good Honours Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Entrepreneurship, and any other relevant degree. |
| 6. Master of Commerce in Strategy and Innovation – 2 years | • A recognized first Degree in Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Marketing, Computer Science, Agriculture, Business Management. |
| 7. Master of Commerce in Supply Chain Management – 1½ years | • Applicants must be holders of an Honours Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Retailing, Marketing or other Business Management discipline and/or having a substantial or practical orientation in those fields. |
| 8. Master of Commerce in Information Systems Management – 1 ½ years | • Applicants must be holders of an Honours Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or any relevant qualification. |
| 9. Master of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Management – 2years | • A good Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in
Tourism and Hospitality Management or an equivalent qualification. |
| 10. Master of Commerce in Marketing Strategy – 2 years | • Applicants must have a good Honours Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Supply Chain Management |
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Any other degree plus an appropriate professional qualification (e.g.
IMM, CIMA).
| GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP HARARE/GWERU CAMPUS PROGRAMMES The Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL) is accredited by the Association of African Business Schools (AABS), membership with Central and Eastern Europe Management Council (CEEMAN) and Association of MBAs (AMBA) this means that the degrees programmes offered by the GSBL are internationally recognized. | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | |
| 1. Masters in Business Administration – Block Release – 2 years | • Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and be holders of at least a second-class degree or its equivalent.
• At least (2) years of relevant experience. |
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| 2. Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) – Block Release – 1½ years | • Applicants should be at least 35 years of age and be an Executive of their own business or have been a manager for at least five (5) years. • Must be holders of at least a second-class degree or its equivalent. • A holder of a third-class degree or its equivalent may be admitted only after providing evidence of academic maturity in the desired field of study as shall be judged by the Faculty Post Graduate Studies Committee. |
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION
GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES
| 1. Bachelor of Education Honours Science and Applied Technologies Degree – 4 years | • Five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English language, Science and Mathematics and two ‘A’ level passes in any of the following
subjects Agriculture; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Geography; Mathematics; Physics; Physical Education, Sport and Mass Displays |
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- Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood Development and Child Protection – 4 years(CONVENTIONAL ,GWERU ONLY)
- 5 ‘O’ level passes including English language and Mathematics; 2 ‘A’ level subjects.
- Consideration shall be given to females aged 23 and males aged 25years respectively with basic ECD certificates or experience working with children.
| GWERU CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE BLOCK RELEASE PROGRAMMES/HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Bachelor of Education Degree in Information Communication Technology – Block Release 2 years | • Diploma in Education with ‘O’ Level Mathematics and a Science subject. |
| 2. Bachelor of Education Degree in Computer Science and Emerging Technologies- 2 years (HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL ONLY) | • Qualified teachers who majored in Computer Science or Mathematics or Science or teachers who have undergone professional development training such as World Links, HEXCO certificate/diploma in Computer studies.
or • Any other computer training that the department finds relevant. |
| 3. Bachelor of Education Honours Degrees – Block Release – 2years | Subjects on offer are: Biology and Applied Technologies; Chemistry and Applied Technologies; Textile Technology & Design; Food Technology & Design; Geography & Environmental Education; Agriculture and Environmental Science, Computer Science and Emerging Technologies, History and Heritage Studies, English as a Foreign Language, Indigenous, Multicultural Languages and Literature, Religious and Family Development.
Entry requirement • Diploma/Certificate in Education (with specialization in the relevant area) or equivalent from an accredited and recognized institution. |
| 4.Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood Development and Child Protection – 2 years | • Have a teaching qualification in either ECD/Infant Education or Primary Education approved by the University. Normally be |
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employed as a full-time teacher /administrator in an approved
school/college.
| 5.Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Psychology and Intervention Designs – Block Release – 2 Years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) | • Be a holder of a Diploma/ Certificate in Education from a recognized institution |
| 6.Bachelor of Education Honours in Inclusive Education and Assistive Technologies- 2 years(GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) | • Diploma/Certificate in either Infant, or Early Childhood Education, or Primary Education, or Secondary Education or an equivalent from a recognized institution |
| 7.Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Philosophy and Critical Thinking -2years – Block Release – 2 Years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) | • Be a holder of a Diploma/ Certificate in Education from a recognized institution.[remove from Bulawayo and place on Gweru slot] |
| 8.Bachelor of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and Development | • Have a teaching qualification approved by the University. Normally be employed as a full time teacher/administrator in an approved school/college. |
| GWERU CAMPUS/ HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Master of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development and Child Protection Policy- 1 ½ years | • Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development or its equivalent from an accredited institution |
| 2. Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and Development -1 ½ years | • Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent or a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from an accredited institution |
| 3. Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction-1 ½ years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) | • Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent or a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from an accredited institution |
| 4. Master of Education in Lifelong Learning-1 ½ years
(GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) |
• Be a holder of a Bachelor of Lifelong Learning or its equivalent from an accredited institution |
| 5. Master of Education in English Language- 1 ½ years
6. Master of Education in Indigenous Multicultural Languages and Literature- 1 ½ years 7. Master of Education in History and Development Studies-1 ½ years |
• BSc Education, Bachelor of Education, or BSc with Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education or Grad CE (with specialization in Textile Technology Design), or equivalent from accredited and recognized institutions |
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- Master of Education in Food Technology & Design -1 ½ years
- Master of Education in Geography and Environmental Education-1 ½
years
- Master of Education in Chemistry and Applied Technologies-1 ½ years
- Master of Education in Textile Technology Design – 1 ½ years
(GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)
| 12. Master of Education Degree in Educational Sociology and Social Pathology – 1 ½ years Block Release (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) | • Entry requirements: Bachelor of Education degree from an accredited and recognized institution or Post graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education or Graduate Certificate in Education. |
| 13. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) 1 ½ years Block Release.
( GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) |
• Have a first degree from a recognised institution |
| BULAWAYO CAMPUS BLOCK – RELEASE PROGRAMMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood Development and Child Protection – 2 years | Have a teaching qualification in either ECD/Infant Education or Primary Education approved by the University. Normally be employed as a full-time teacher /administrator in an approved school/college. |
| 2. Bachelor of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and Development – 2 years | Have a teaching qualification approved by the University. Normally be employed as a full-time teacher /administrator in an approved school/college. |
| 3. Master of Education in Early Childhood Development and Child Protection | Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development or its equivalent from an accredited institution |
| 4. Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and Development | Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution or a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. |
| 5. Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction-1 ½ years | Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent or a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from an accredited institution |
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| FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND GEOSCIENCES
ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES ‘O’ Level Mathematics is a requirement |
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| 1. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering -5 years | Passes in Ordinary Level Combined Science or equivalent. Two Advanced Level passes in Mathematics, Physics and any other Science subject. Candidates with a recognised Diploma in an approved Engineering field may be considered. Candidates may be invited for an interview or entrance examination. |
| 2. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Fuels and Energy Engineering – 5 years | Advanced Level passes in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. Candidates with a recognised Diploma in an approved Engineering field may be considered. Candidates may be invited for an interview or entrance examination. |
| 3. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering – 5 years | Passes at Ordinary Level Combined Science or equivalent. ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics. A pass in any one of the following ‘A’ Level subjects will be an added advantage: Chemistry, Computer Science, Metal Technology Design, Wood Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Technical Graphics and Design and Software Engineering. Candidates with a recognised Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent may be admitted into the programme subject to departmental approval. |
| 4. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Metallurgical Engineering – 5 years | ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Chemistry. Applicants with a recognized Diploma in Metallurgy or Metallurgical Assaying will be considered. |
| 5. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Materials Engineering – 5 years | |
| 6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Geology – 4 years | Two ‘A’ level passes in any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography. Candidates with a recognised Diploma in Geology may be considered. |
| 7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Exploration Geophysics – 4 years | Two ‘A’ level passes in either Mathematics or Physics or both and any of Chemistry, Biology and Geography. |
| 8. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Mining Engineering – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level subjects, Mathematics, Physics and any relevant science subject. Applicants with a National Diploma in Mining from a recognized Institution may be considered. |
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| FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES |
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Two ‘A’ Level passes in Physics and Mathematics and any other Science subject |
| 2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Mathematics & Computational Science- 4 years | Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and any other subject |
| 3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Statistics – 4 years | Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and any other subject |
| 4. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics- 4years. | Any two ‘A’ level passes in Biology, Mathematics or Chemistry |
| 5. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology – 4 years | Any two ‘A’ level passes in Biology and any other Science subject or Mathematics or Geography |
| 6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Computer Systems Engineering – 4 years | Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science/Studies |
| 7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Computer Science – 4 years | Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science/Studies |
| 8. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Food Science and Technology – 4 years | Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Food Science |
| 9. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geomatics specializing in Land Surveying or Geographical Information Sciences- 4 years | Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and Physics |
| 10. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Chemical Technology – 4 years | Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any Sciences |
| 11. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Chemistry – 4 years | Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any Sciences |
| 12. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Physics and Instrumentation – 4 years | Two ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics and any other Science |
| 13. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Nutrition Science- 4 years | Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology or Food Science |
| GWERU CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE VISITING SCHOOL PROGRAMMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Telecommunications Engineering -3 years | • Applicants must have either a relevant Diploma/ Professional Qualification in Telecommunications, Electronic or Electrical engineering or equivalent OR ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics or Computer Science |
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- Must be employed for the whole duration of the study in the relevant
field and should submit a confirmation letter of employment from the
employer.
| 2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Physics and Instrumentation -3 years | • Applicants must have either a relevant Diploma/ Professional Qualification in Physics/Applied Physics, Instrumentation or Electrical engineering or equivalent OR ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics
• Must be employed for the whole duration of the study in the relevant field and should submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer. |
| GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science – 1 year | • An acceptable first degree preferably in Engineering, Natural Science, Geography or Computer Science. |
| FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES |
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| 1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental Safety, Health and Quality Management – 4 years | A pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics. ‘A’ Level pass in Geography and any other Advanced Level subject |
| 2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geography and Environmental Sustainability – 4 years | A pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics. ‘A’ Level pass in Geography and any other Advanced Level subject |
| 3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Resource Management – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities. |
| 4. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Sociology – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level passes in Sociology and any other subjects in Arts/Humanities |
| 5. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Local Governance and Management – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities. |
| 6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Music Business, Musicology and Technology – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities. |
| 7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Leadership and Governance – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities. |
| 8. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace and Security Studies – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities. |
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- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Public Management and Governance – 4 years
Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
| 10. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sociology and Social Policy – 4 years | Two ‘A’ Level passes in Sociology and any other subjects in Arts/Humanities |
| 11. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Psychology – 4 years 12.Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Counselling Psychology – 4 years 13. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Health Psychology – 4 years | • At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including, Mathematics and a relevant Science subject at Grade C or better/National Foundation Certificate plus a minimum of any two relevant ‘A’ Level passes or any other relevant National Certificate. |
| GWERU CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE VISITING SCHOOL PROGRAMMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental Safety, Health and Quality Management-3 years. | • Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
• Be holders of a Diploma, or HND or any related qualification in any of the above disciplines. • Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines. • Have at least two years work experience after attainment of a Diploma or Higher Diploma. • Submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer. |
| 2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Resource Management – 3 years.
3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Local Governance and Management-3 years. 4. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Public Management and Governance-3 years. 5. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Sociology-3 years. 6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sociology and Social Policy-3 years. 7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Music Business, Musicology and Technology -3 years. 8. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Leadership and Governance -3 years. 9. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace and Security Studies -3 years. |
• Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language • Be holders of a Diploma, or HND or any related qualification in any of the above disciplines.
• Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines. • Have at least two years work experience after attainment of a Diploma or Higher Diploma. • Submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer. |
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- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Human Rights and Social Justice – 3 years.
| 11. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Psychology – 3 years. 12. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Counselling Psychology – 3 years. 13. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Health Psychology – 3 years | • Special Entry: At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics and a relevant Science subject at Grade C or better / National Foundation Certificate plus a professional qualification such as a Diploma in a Psychology-related field in which candidates must be employed.
• Mature Entry: At At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including, Mathematics and a relevant Science subject at Grade C or better / National Foundation Certificate. Candidate must be at least 25 years of age and have a minimum of 3 years working experience in a Psychology-related field in which they must be employed. |
| HARARE CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE WEEKEND SCHOOL PROGRAMMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Resource Management – 3 years
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Public Management and Governance – 3 years 3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Local Governance and Management – 3 years |
• Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
• Be holders of a Diploma, or HND or any related qualification in any of the above disciplines. • Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines. • Have at least two years work experience after attainment of a Diploma or Higher Diploma. • Submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer |
| GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE
DIPLOMA/DEGREE PROGRAMMES |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Postgraduate Diploma in Housing and Estates Management – Block-Release – 1 ½ years. | At least a 2.2 pass in any relevant degree programme. |
| 2. Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management – | At least a 2.2 pass in any relevant degree programme. |
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Block – Release – 1 ½ years.
| 3. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management and Leadership – Block Release – 1 ½ years. | At least a 2.1 pass in any relevant degree programme |
| 4. Postgraduate Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management – Block Release – 1 ½ years. | Applicants must be holders of any first degree. |
| 5. Master of Science in Human Capital Development – Block Release – 1½ years | An Honours Degree in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development or Employment Relations, any relevant social science degree or qualification with a pass of an upper second class (2.1) or better |
| 4. Master of Science in Human Resource Management –
Block – Release – 1½ years |
Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Human Resource Management or any related fields. |
| 7. Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Management Degree – Block Release – 1½ years. | Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Science Honours in Safety, Health and Environmental Sciences or Environmental Safety, Health and Quality Management or Geography and Environmental Studies/Science with 2.2 pass or better |
| 8. Master of Science in Sociology and Social Anthropology – Block Release – 1½ years. | At least a 2.2 degree in Sociology or Anthropology from a recognised university |
| 9. Master of Science in International Relations – Block Release – 1½ years. | Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in History and International Studies or any related fields. |
| 10. Master of Science in Public Management and Leadership – Block Release – 1½ years. | A 2.2 pass, or better in Public Management and Administration, Public Policy and Governance, Public Sector Management, Economics, Politics and Public Management and Political Science or any relevant related degree. |
| 12. Master of Science Degree in Community Psychology –
Block Release – 2 years |
Applicants must be holders of a minimum of 2.1 in a BSc Honours Degree in Psychology
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| 13. Master of Science in Geography- 1½ years. | Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Geography, Geography and Environmental Studies, Environmental Science or any other relevant degree. |
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HARARE CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE WEEKEND SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| 1. Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management – Block Release – 1 ½ years. | At least a 2.1 pass in any relevant degree programme |
| 2. Master of Science in Human Capital Development Degree – 1½ years | Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Human Resource Management or any related fields. |
| 3. Master of Science in Human Resource Management Degree – 1½ years | Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Human Resource Management or any related fields. |
| 4. Master of Science in International Relations Degree – 1½ years | Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in History and International Studies or any related fields. |
| 5. Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Management Degree | Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Science Honours in Safety, Health and Environmental Sciences or Environmental Safety, Health and Quality Management or Geography and Environmental Studies/Science with 2.2 pass or better. |
| SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK – HARARE CAMPUS | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. Certificate in Social Work – Block Release – 1 year | • 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language.
• Relevant work experience is an added advantage. |
| 2. Bachelor of Science in Social Work – 4 years | • 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language. |
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- Good ‘A’ level passes in Arts/Humanities.
| 3. Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work – 2 years | • A good first degree in Sociology, Psychology, Public Management, and other related fields. |
| 4. Master of Science in Social Work – 1 ½ years | • Good Honours Degree in Social Work or equivalent |
| 5. DPhil Social Work | • A good Masters Degree in Social Work
• Social Work Practice Certificate • Relevant work experience is an added advantage |
How To Appy For The Midlands State University 2023 Intake Online
- Visit the Midlands State University (MSU) online application portal here
- Create an online application account
- Fill in personal and academic details
- Select your preferred programme of study
- Upload scanned certificates (academic, professional, birth) and national ID
- Pay Application fee
How To Apply For The Midlands State University 2023 Intake Online
- Complete an official application form, which can be downloaded below
MSU UNDERGRADUATE FORM
MSU Postgraduate Masters Application Form
MSU Postgraduate (MPhil Dphil) Application Form & Concept Note Guidelines - The completed form should be accompanied by an original deposit slip of the Application fee or by a receipt from the Bursar’s Department (MSU). The Application fee should be deposited in the University’s
ZB BANK ACCOUNT 4575486039200 or
CBZ ACCOUNT 01820772520046 Branch Sort Code – 6508, Swift Code – COBZZWHA (Indicate the code 101 on the deposit slip for the application fee).The application fee is ZWL1500 for National applicants and US$50 for International applicants in the normal application category.
- Application forms should be directed to:
The admissions, Registration and Student Statistics Office,
Midlands State University,
P Bag 9055, GweruApplications can also be submitted at No.1 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue Harare. - Application forms must be accompanied by certified copies of Educational Certificates, Birth Certificate and National Identity Documents.
After submitting your application you can track if it was successful here.
Please note:
- Midlands State University does not have third parties who sell application forms around the country on its behalf.
- Midlands State University offers DPhil Degrees in all programmes.
- Only those classes that are viable will commence.
Midlands State University Fees 2023
LOCAL STUDENT FEE STRUCTURE
Undergraduate students pay between $215 000 to over $359 000 per semester. The education faculty fee is the lowest at $215 129 while medicine is the most expensive faculty at $359 212 per semester.
Postgraduate students pay between $318 472 and $573 360 up to the Master’s level with some doctoral students paying $1 million.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEE STRUCTURE
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
| Commerce/Law/ Social Sciences/Arts/Education | Natural Resource Management & Agriculture/Science & Technology/Mining/Medicine |
| Conventional ClassSADC: US$1072
Non-SADC: US$1572 Rest of World: US$1717 Visiting/Weekend Class Harare Campus SADC: US$1450 Non-SADC: US$1950 Rest of World: US$2095 Visiting Class Other Campuses SADC: US$1252 Non-SADC: US$1752 Rest of World: US$1897 |
Conventional Class
SADC: US$1122 Non-SADC: US$1622 Rest of World: US$1767 Visiting/Weekend Class Harare Campus SADC: US$1450 Non-SADC: US$1950 Rest of World: US$2095 Visiting Class Other Campuses SADC: US$1252 Non-SADC: US$1752 Rest of World: US$1897 |
UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA
| Visiting Class
SADC: US$897 Non-SADC: US$1397 Rest of World: US$1542 |
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
POSTGRADUATE MPhil/DPhil
| SADC: US$1307
Non-SADC: US$1807 Rest of World: US$1952 |
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS FROM OTHER CAMPUSES
| Humanities |
| SADC: US$1410
Non-SADC: US$1910 Rest of World: US$2055 |
MASTERS HARARE CAMPUS
| Masters in Business Administration & Executive Masters in Business Administration | Other Masters Programmes |
| SADC: US$2596Non-SADC: US$3096
Rest of World: US$3241 |
SADC: US$1841Non-SADC: US$2341
Rest of World: US$2486 |
MASTERS OTHER CAMPUSES
| Masters in Business Administration & Executive Masters in Business Administration | Other Masters Programmes |
| SADC: US$2432Non-SADC: US$2932
Rest of World: US$3077 |
SADC: US$2432Non-SADC: US$2932
Rest of World: US$3077 |
How to apply for accommodation at MSU
Preference will be given to first-year students.
Off-Campus Accommodation At Midlands State University (MSU)
Accommodation costs from $70-$130 per head per month in areas like Nehosho, Senga Infill, CBZ, and KMP.
The price range is determined by whether these amenities are offered:
- single beds
- stoves both electrical and gas
- fridges
- solar backup
- water tanks
- wifi
A boarding house with all these amenities will cost around $130 per head per month. A place with only a single bed without water and solar backup and wifi will cost around $70 – $100
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