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Apply and register now to study towards a diploma, degree or post-graduate programme of your choice. The programmes will be delivered through Open and Distance
e-Learning (ODeL) mode. The Zimbabwe Open University has ten Regional Campuses countrywide to cater for local students and a Virtual Regional Campus to cater for
international students. Enrol with Zimbabwe Open University today and your journey to UNLIMITED POTENTIAL BEGINS!!
1.0 FACULTY OF COMMERCE & LAW For the entry to the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Youth Development Studies C or better. 'A' level is an added advantage. Statistics; a Certificate or Diploma in Education with Mathematics as a major
programme applicants must have; Ordinary level certificate with at least five passes Mature Entry: 4 'O' level passes including English language plus Portfolio; or subject; a Certificate or Diploma in a Mathematics or Statistics-related technical
1.1 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN ACCOUNTING HONOURS) (4 including English Language, a national indigenous language or approved equivalent Accreditation through Prior Learning (APL). Have a recognized professional field, will be an added advantage. Candidates may also gain entry into the
YEARS) and/or Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education with at least two passes. An qualification in a human service profession (e.g. teaching, nursing, social work) degree programme by following the APL processes specified in the APL
applicant with a degree or Advanced Diploma awards from other Institutions of Higher Regulatory Framework and General Academic Regulations of the Zimbabwe
1.2 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN BANKING AND FINANCE
(HONOURS) (4 YEARS) Learning will be considered on their own merit. 4.5 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELLING (2 YEARS) Open University.

1.3 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN INTERNAL AUDITING Entry requirements 5.2 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN GEOGRAPHY AND
(HONOURS) (4 YEARS) 3.0 FACULTY OF ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE STUDIES Relevant Honours Bachelor's degree in Counselling or Psychology with a minimum ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (BSCHGES) (4 YEARS)
degree classification of 2.2 or equivalent from a recognised university. Applicants
1.4 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE
should have at least 2 years working experience. Entry Requirements
MANAGEMENT (HONOUR) (4 YEARS)
Normal Entry: To qualify for registration, a prospective student must have
3.1 BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN ENGLISH AND
1.5 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN MARKETING 4.6 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (3 YEARS) passed at least five 'O' level subjects, including Geography, English Language
COMMUNICATION (BHEC) (4 YEARS)
MANAGEMENT (HONOURS) (4 YEARS) and Mathematics with a Grade C or better.
Entry requirements Special Entry: An 'A' level pass in Geography or other approved
Entry requirements: Entry Requirements
Relevant Master's degree with a pass or better from a recognized university. subject/qualification such as a Diploma in Education (Geography) or any
A minimum of 5 'O' Level passes including English Language and Mathematics at A candidate should have at least five (5) 'O' Level passes or assessed equivalent
Geography /Environment related field shall be an added advantage.
Grade C or better . including English Language.
DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY STUDIES & SPECIAL NEEDS Exemptions: A student may be exempted in accordance with the General
1.6 BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING HONOURS (2 YEARS) Regulations of Zimbabwe Open University; or have an equivalent university
3.2 BACHELOR OF ARTS SPECIAL HONOURS IN LITERATURE IN
4.7 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN INCLUSIVE entry qualification.
ENGLISH (BASHLIT) (1 YEAR)
Entry requirements: EDUCATION, 2 YEARS IN-SERVICE
Applicants must have an advanced accounting diploma such as SAAA, IAC, ICSAZ, 5.3 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN PHYSICAL
CIMA, ACCA, HEXCO Higher National Diploma in Accounting or any other advanced Entry Requirements
Entry requirements EDUCATION AND SPORT (4 YEARS)
Diploma, from a recognised institution, in which the accounting component is strongly A candidate must have a first degree in Literature in English.
Diploma in Education
represented. Entry Requirements
DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND PHILOSOPHY
1.7 BACHELOR OF BANKING AND FINANCE HONOURS (2 YEARS) 4.8 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN INCLUSIVE Normal Entry: Have a minimum of five 'O' level passes, including English
EDUCATION, 4 YEARS, PRE-SERVICE Language and a Science subject with a grade “C” or better
3.3 BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN ETHICS AND
Entry requirements: Special Entry: Have gone through the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP (BAHEOL)
Applicants must have an advanced diploma in Banking and Finance from a Entry requirements route.
recognised institution or a recognised full professional qualification in which finance Normal Entry: At least five passes at “O” Level including English Language at Grade Exemptions: A student may be exempted in accordance with the General
and/or the banking component(s) is (are) strongly represented. Entry Requirements
C or better Regulations of Zimbabwe Open University; or have an equivalent university
A candidate should have 5 (five) 'O' Level passes or assessed equivalent including
Special Entry: A relevant Diploma entry qualification.
1.8 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT English language. Duration: 4 years, or a candidate with 5 (five) 'O' Level passes
HONOURS (2 YEARS) including English language and a relevant National Diploma from a recognized
4.9 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INCLUSIVE AND SPECIAL NEEDS 5.4 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN PHYSICAL
institution will enter the programme in Level 2. Duration: 3 years, or a candidate with
Entry Requirements: EDUCATION (18 MONTHS) EDUCATION AND SPORT (3 YEARS)
5 (five) 'O' Level passes including English language and a relevant Higher National
Prospective students must hold ZIMCHE-accredited advanced diploma in marketing Diploma from a recognized institution will enter the programme in Level 3. Duration: 2
in addition to 5 'O' levels including English and Mathematics at grade c or better. Entry requirements Entry requirements:
years A relevant Diploma at Level 5 of the Zimbabwe National Qualifications
Normal Entry: Bachelor of Education Degree from an accredited and recognized
1.9 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN BANKING AND FINANCE institution or Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), BSc Special Education. Framework (ZNQF)
SPECIAL HONOURS (1 YEAR) 3.4 BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND
Mature Entry: Applicant can be enrolled through mature entry provided they meet
THEOLOGY (BAHRT) 5.5 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN NURSING SCIENCE
Entry requirements: standards as stipulated in the University General Academic Regulations
(4 YEARS)
A minimum of a relevant basic/general degree. Entry Requirements
4.10 DIPLOMA IN DISABILITY STUDIES (2YEARS)
A candidate should have 5 (five) 'O' Level passes or assessed equivalent including Entry Requirements
1.10 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (2 YEARS) English language. Duration: 4 years, or a candidate with 5 (five) 'O' Level passes To be eligible for admission to the B.Sc. (Hons) in Nursing Science Degree,
including English language and a relevant National Diploma from a recognized Entry requirements
Entry requirements: applicants must have satisfied the following requirements: Should have obtained
At least five passes at “O” Level including English Language at Grade C or better.
An undergraduate degree in any discipline from this or any other recognised institution will enter the programme in Level 2. Duration: 3 years a minimum of 5 'O' level passes with Grade 'C' or better or their equivalent
Experience in a human service area will be an added advantage.
University. (excluding Fashion and Fabrics, Woodwork, Metal Work, Technical Graphics
DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA AND JOURNALISM STUDIES and Building). English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject are a
1.11 MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSE(S) (MOOCs) 4.11 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (3 YEARS)
must. Must be registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe as a General
3.5 BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN MEDIA STUDIES (BAHMS) Nurse and possess a current practicing certificate. Should have a minimum of at
The Faculty also offers short courses in Commerce & Law. For more information, Entry requirements
follow this link: https://itsupport.zou.ac.zw/mooc/ least 2 years post qualification experience.
A relevant Master's degree with a pass or better from a recognised institution in the
Entry Requirements
following areas only, Inclusive Education, Disability Studies and Special Needs 6.0 FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
A candidate should have 5 (five) 'O' Level passes or assessed equivalent including
Education.
2.0 FACULTY OF EDUCATION English language. Duration: 4 years, or a candidate with 5 (five) 'O' Level passes
including English language and a relevant National Diploma from a recognized 6.1 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN AGRICULTURAL
2.1. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS (SECONDARY) DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT (BSHAM) (4 YEARS)
institution will enter the programme in Level 2. Duration: 3 years, or a candidate with
(BEHS) IN-SERVICE PROGRAMME (2 YEARS) 5 (five) 'O' Level passes including English language and a relevant Higher National
4.12 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN RECORDS AND ARCHIVES Entry Requirements
Diploma from a recognized institution will enter the programme in Level 3. Duration: 2
Entry Requirements MANAGEMENT (4 YEARS) At least 5 'O' Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a
years
For admission to the degree programme applicants must have the following: Science subject incorporating Biology and Chemistry (e.g. Integrated Science,
Diploma/Certificate in Education from a recognised Higher/Tertiary Institution. Entry Requirements General Science, Agriculture, Chemistry and Biology) at Grade C or better, or
2. BACHELOR OF ARTS SPECIAL HONOURS IN COMMUNICATION
Applicants must have 5 'O' level passes, including English Language at Grade C or advanced level passes in Biology or Agriculture plus any other Science subject,
AND MEDIA STUDIES (BASHCMS) (1 YEAR)
2.2 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD better, or gained advanced standing through the Accreditation of Prior Learning route. Diploma or Certificate in Agriculture or related field of study, or articulation as
DEVELOPMENT (BHCD) in - SERVICE PROGRAMME (2 YEARS) Attained a qualification at Level 5 of the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework provided by the ZNQF. A prospective student may be admitted on special entry or
Entry Requirements
(ZNQF), awarded by a recognised university, college or institute. Such applicants will through Accreditation of Prior Learning route in accordance with the University's
Applicants should have a General Degree in Media Studies or equivalent, having at
Entry Requirements be admitted into part 2 of the study programme, or attained a qualification at Level 6 of General Academic Regulations.
least five (5) 'O' Level passes or equivalent including English Language.
To be admitted to the programme, an applicant must have: A Diploma / Certificate in the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework (ZNQF), awarded by a recognised
Education, (Early Childhood Development/Infant/Primary Education) or equivalent university, college or institute. Such applicants will be admitted into part 3 of the study 6.2 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN AGRICULTURAL
from a recognised institution. 4.0 FACULTY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES programme. MANAGEMENT (BSHAM) (3 YEARS)

2.3 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES 4.13 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN LIBRARY AND Entry Requirements
DEVELOPMENT (BHECD) 4 YEARS PROGRAMME (4 YEARS) INFORMATION SCIENCE (4 YEARS) A Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized institution or any articulation as
4.1 BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HONOURS IN DEVELOPMENT provided by the ZNQF.
Entry Requirements STUDIES (BSSHDS) (4YEARS) Entry Requirements
To be admitted to the programme, an applicant must have: 5 'O' level passes including Applicants must have 5 'O' level passes, including English Language at Grade C or 7.0 FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
English Language and Mathematics. 'A' level pass is an added advantage Entry Requirements better OR Gained advanced standing through the Accreditation of Prior Learning
route OR Attained a qualification at Level 5 of the Zimbabwe National Qualifications 7.1 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
To qualify for registration, a prospective student must have: Passed at least five 'O' HONOURS (BSIT) DEGREE (4YEARS)
2.4 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE) (18 MONTHS) level subjects including English at grade C or better, Advanced level is an added Framework (ZNQF), awarded by a recognised university, college or institute. Such
advantage; or Joined the programme through the Accreditation of Prior Learning route; applicants will be admitted into part 2 of the study programme, OR Attained a 7.2 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Entry Requirements or Gained advanced standing through the Accreditation of Prior Learning route qualification at Level 6 of the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework (ZNQF), HONOURS (BSSE) DEGREE (4 YEARS)
For the entry to the Post Graduate Diploma in Education programme (PGDE), (Students applying through APL may be required to apply for the undergraduate awarded by a recognised university, college or institute. Such applicants will be
applicants must have a relevant recognised teaching degree (with a curriculum Certificate in Development Studies first before proceeding to the Diploma or admitted into part 3 of the study programme.
Entry Requirements
subject) from a recognised university. Bachelor's degree). Students applying through APL must construct a portfolio for
Normal entry: For admission to the programme, applicants must have 5 'O'
assessment of prior learning; or Joined the programme through Special entry or A DEPARTMENT OF PEACE, LEADERSHIP AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Level passes including English, Mathematics and a Physical Science subject. A
2.5 DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PRIMARY) (3 YEARS) qualification deemed to be an equivalent to those offered by the University; or Attained
level passes in Science subjects is an added advantage. Candidates with
an undergraduate certificate or diploma undertaken at an appropriate level and 4.14 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PEACE, LEADERSHIP AND
equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case basis and in line with the
Entry Requirements deemed to be equivalent to courses that are offered at the BSc honours Level and GOVERNANCE (MPLG) (2YEARS)
University's General Academic Regulations.
To be admitted to the programme, applicants must have a minimum of 5 “O” Level
passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade C or better. 4.2 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Entry requirements
7.3 BACHELOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING HONOURS
(18 MONTHS) For admission into the programme, applicants must possess a relevant honours first
(BSEH.ND) DEGREE (3 YEARS)
2.6 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN EDUCATIONAL degree with a minimum classification of 2.2 or equivalent. Applicants with at least two
MANAGEMENT (BEHM.ND) (2 YEARS) Entry Requirements years working experience and those working for non-Governmental or humanitarian
7.4 BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HONOURS
To qualify for entry into the programme, a prospective student must possess an organizations, Government departments, quasi-government, Religious organizations
(BITH.ND) DEGREE (3YEARS)
Entry Requirements Honours degree in Development Studies or related discipline or an equivalent; or A first and security forces have an added advantage.
For admission to the degree programme, applicants should have a relevant general undergraduate degree in development studies or related discipline.
DEPARTMENT OF PYSCHOLOGY Entry Requirements
Diploma/Certificate in Education from an accredited and recognised institution or Candidates with relevant working experience have an added advantage.
For admission to the programme, applicants must have 5 'O' Level passes and a
equivalent. minimum of a Higher Education Examination Council (HEXCO) National
4.3 MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE IN DEVELOPMENT 4.15 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY (4 YEARS)
Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent.
2.7 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES (18 MONTHS)
(18 MONTHS) Entry requirements
7.5 BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HONOURS
Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 'O' Level passes or equivalent including English Language and
(BITH.HND) DEGREE (2 YEARS)
Entry Requirements To qualify for entry into the programme, a prospective student must possess an Mathematics at Grade C or better.
For admission to the degree programme applicants must have the following: Honours degree in Development Studies or related discipline with a minimum
5.0 FACULTY OF SCIENCE 7.6 BACHELOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING HONOURS
Bachelor of Education degree with a minimum of a lower second class pass (2.2); any classification of 2.2 or an equivalent; or an undergraduate degree and a Post Graduate
(BSEH.HND) DEGREE (2YEARS)
other relevant first degree with a minimum of 2.2 and some recognised experience in Diploma in Development Studies or in the relevant field from a recognised university.
Candidates with relevant working experience have an added advantage. 5.1 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN MATHEMATICS AND
a management post. STATISTICS (4 YEARS) Entry Requirements
DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELLING For admission to the programme, applicants must have 5 'O' Level passes and a
2.8 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Entry Requirements minimum of a Higher Education Examination Council (HEXCO) Higher National
STUDIES (BEHY) (4 YEARS) To qualify for admission to the programme a candidate must satisfy the following entry Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent
4.4 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN COUNSELLING (4 YEARS)
requirements: Have a minimum of 5 'O' Level passes including Mathematics, Science
Entry Requirements Entry requirements
and English Language at Grade C or better. An 'A' Level pass in Mathematics or
Normal Entry: A minimum of 5 'O' Level passes including English Language at Grade

Applications to be completed through our online portal: www.apply.zou.ac.zw or you can apply for admission physically at your nearest ZOU Regional Campus. Application fees for both Undergraduate
and Post-graduate programmes is USD$10.00 and for M.Phill and D.Phill is USD$30.00 (RTGS equivalency at the time of application). These application fees apply to both local and foreign applicants.

REGIONAL CAMPUSES Masvingo

Harare
3rd Floor West Main Post Office Building
Nelson Mandela & Inez Terrace
Box 8306 Harare
Tel: +263 24-2250157-8
email: harareregion@zou.ac.zw
Bulawayo
Stand No 44, Anchor House
Cnr Fort Street / 12 th Avenue
Box 3550 Bulawayo
Tel: +263 -09-261732/884060
email: bulawayoregion@zou.ac.zw
International Relations Office
4th Floor, Corner House House,
Cnr.S.Machel Ave & L.Takawira St
Harare
Tel: +263 - 24-2796466, 2752847 email: manicalandregion@zou.ac.zw
email: virtualcampus@zou.ac.zw
Midlands
No.16 Victory Road,Gweru East
Box 1810 Gweru
Tel: +263 -54-2226002/3/222052
email: midlandsregion@zou.ac.zw
Manicaland Mashonaland Central 68 Hellet Street, Masvingo
Mashonaland East
Stand 922C Ave 209 Hay Road Bindura Box 1210 Masvingo
21-5th Street Marondera Tel: +263-39-2264965
P Bag V7480 Mutare P Bag 984 Bindura
Box 758 Marondera email: masvingoregion@zou.ac.zw
Tel: +263 20-68152-4, 68751 Tel: +263 -271-7107/7161
Tel: +263- 06523-22267/21561
email: masheastregion@zou.ac.zw email: mashcentralregion@zou.ac.zw
Matabeleland South
Matabeleland North Mashonaland West 429 Soudan Street,
Stand No. 15\16 Hospital Road. 5425 Glassglow Industrial Site Show Ground,
Hwange Box 285 Chinhoyi Box 346 Gwanda
Tel: +263 281-22002, 21809 Tel: +263 -212- 4050, 6106, 9345-7 Tel: +263-284-22965/6
email: matnorthregion@zou.ac.zw email: mashwestregion@zou.ac.zw email: matsouthregion@zou.ac.zw
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