Applications are invited for admission into the following programmes at the Midlands State University for the

FEBRUARY 2024 INTAKE. Applicants

are advised to visit our website, www.msu.ac.zw for more information on the available programmes and how to apply. Applicants can apply online or
alternatively an applicant can obtain an application form physically from the Admissions Office at the Gweru, Harare (No. 1 Kwame Nkrumah) and
Zvishavane Campuses. Applicants must hold at least 5 ‘O’ level passes at grade C or better, including ENGLISH LANGUAGE in addition to the
specified ‘A’ level subjects or diplomas. Dates for registration, orientation and commencement of lectures will be advised in due course.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES
‘O’ level Mathematics is a requirement
1. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agricultural Economics and Development - 4 ● Agriculture, Mathematics, Economics, Management of
years Business, Sociology, Accounts, Geography and Biology

2. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agronomy - 4 years ● Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences

3. Bachelor of Science Honours in Animal and Wildlife Sciences - 4years ● Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences
4. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agricultural Science and Business- 4 years ● Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences/Commercials

5. Bachelor of Science Honours in Crop Protection - 4 years ● Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences

6. Bachelor of Science Honours in Horticulture - 4 years ● Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences
7. Bachelor of Science Honours in Land and Water Resources Management -
● Biology/Agriculture and any Sciences
4 years
8. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agronomy majoring in Crop Improvement ● Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences
and Seed Production - 4 years

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9. Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Science and Technology - 4
years
10. Bachelor of Science Honours in Bio systems Engineering - 4 years
GWERU CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE VISITING SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agricultural Economics and Development - 3
years
2. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agronomy - 3 years
3. Bachelor of Science Honours in Animal and Wildlife Sciences - 3 years
4. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agricultural Science and Business - 3 years
5. Bachelor of Science Honours in Land and Water Resources Management - 3
years
GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. Master of Science in Applied Agricultural Economics - 2 years
2. Master of Science in Agricultural Informatics and Data Analytics - 1 ½
years
3. Master of Science in Animal Breeding and Biotechnology - 2 years
4. Master of Science in Land and Water Resources Management - 2 years
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Biology/Agriculture; Mathematics/Physics and or Chemistry, Geography,
Engineering Drawing
Chemistry/Physics and Mathematics
● 5 ‘O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics and a Diploma in
Agriculture from any college recognised by MSU.
● 5 ‘O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics and a Diploma in
Agriculture from any college recognised by MSU.
● 5 ‘O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics and a Diploma in
Agriculture from any college recognised by MSU.
● 5 ‘O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics and a Diploma in
Agriculture from any college recognised by MSU.
● 5 ‘O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics and a Diploma in
Agriculture from any college recognised by MSU.
● 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.
● 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.
● 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.
● 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.
 ● 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
5. Master of Science in Crop Science - 2 ½ years
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.
● 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
6. Master of Science in Crop Protection – 2 ½ Years
be admitted upon showing proof of employment in a crop science-related field
for at least three years.

1. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Planning and Management - 4

● Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences subjects
years

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 Language and Cultural Studies - 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 Archival and Historical Information
● History and any Arts/Humanities subjects.
Management – 4 years
8. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Radio, Television and Multi-Media Production -
● Any two ‘A’ Level Passes.
4 years

9. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Journalism and Digital Media Studies - 4 years ● Any two ‘A’ Level Passes.

10. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Film and Theatre Arts - 4 Years ● Any two ‘A’ Level Passes.
11. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies, Ethics and Human
● Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Humanities and Social Sciences.
Development - 4 years

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 ● ‘A’ Level History/Heritage Studies and any two Arts/ Humanities.
12. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology, Cultural Heritage & Museum
Studies - 4 years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)

13. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Multi-Media, Graphic Designing and Editing - ● Any two ‘A’ Level passes.
4 years

14. Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Print Media and Digital Technologies - 4
● Any two ‘A ‘Level passes.
years
15. Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics – 4 years
● English Literature/African Languages and any Arts/Humanities subjects.

ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE VISITING SCHOOL PROGRAMMES HARARE/BULAWAYO

UNDERGRADUATE WEEKEND SCHOOL

A good first degree in any field

1. Bachelor of Arts Special Honours in Monitoring and Evaluation
(Harare/Bulawayo) - 1 year

2. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Practice - 3 years

● Two A’ Levels or appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma.
3. Bachelor of Arts Honours in English and Communication - 3 years
4. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies, Ethics and Human ● Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines.
Development - 3 years ● Confirmation of employment.
5. Bachelor of Arts Honours i n Language and Cultural Studies - 3 years

ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES/ HARARE/BULAWAYO WEEKEND

SCHOOL
1. Post-Graduate Diploma in Translation and Interpretation Studies -1½
● A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages.
years

2. Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
(Zvishavane/Harare/Bulawayo) -1½ years
3. Master of Arts in Development Studies -1½ years
Release/Harare Weekend
4. Master of Arts in Global History - 1½ years
● A good first degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
(Block ● A good first degree in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
● A good first degree in History or Economic History.

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 5. Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Studies - 2 years ● A good first degree in Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies.
(Gweru Main Campus)
6. Master of Arts in African and Diasporan Literature - 1½ years ● A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages.

7. Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics - 1½ years (HARARE CAMPUS

● A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages.
ONLY)
8. Master of Arts in Journalism and Digital Media Studies - 1½ years ● A good first degree in Communication, Film and Media or any other related
honours degree.
● A good first degree in Communication, Film and Media or any other related
9. Master of Arts in Film, TV and Digital Technologies - 1½ years.
honours degree.

● A good first degree in Communication, Film and Media or any other related
10. Master of Arts in Development Communication - 1½ years
honours degree.

11. Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Studies - 1½ years
12. Master of Arts in Religion and Sustainable Development - 1½ years
13. Master of Arts in African History - 1½ years
● A good first degree in Communication, Film, Literature, and/ or Linguistics
Degree or any other acceptable degree.
● Good first degree in Religious Studies, Ethics or Philosophy.
● A good first degree in History or Economic History.

● A good first degree in Museum Studies/Cultural Heritage

14. Master of Arts in Museum Studies - 2 years
Studies/Archaeology/History/Anthropology or related disciplines.
15. Master of Arts in Archaeology - 2 years ● A good first degree in Archaeology

Applicants must hold at least 5 ‘O’ Level passes at grade B or better, including Mathematics and English Language in addition to the specified ‘A’
Level subjects or relevant diplomas.

1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geomatics specializing in Land

Surveying or Geographical Information Sciences - 4 years
2. Master of Science in Geographical Information Systems and Remote
Sensing -
● Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and Physics at Advanced Level.
● A good first degree in Survey and Geomatics, Geographical Information
Systems and any other relevant undergraduate degree

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1. Bachelor of Commerce in Applied Accounting - 4 years
2. Bachelor of Commerce in Audit and Risk Management - 4 years
3. Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management - 4 years
4. Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management - 4 years
5. Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Econometric Modelling - 4 years
6. Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Digital Banking - 4 years
7. Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Economics and Investment - 4 years
8. Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - 4 years
9. Bachelor of Commerce in Risk Management and Insurance - 4 years
10. Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management - 4 years
11. Bachelor of Commerce in Sustainable Tourism Management - 4 Years
12. Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems - 4 years
13. Bachelor of Commerce in Information Security – 4 years
14. Bachelor of Commerce in Cloud Computing – 4 years
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● ‘A’ Level Accounting plus any two Commercial subjects plus ‘O’ Level
Mathematics
● Any two A' Level Commercial subjects plus ‘O’ Level Mathematics
● Any two Commercial subjects plus ‘O’ Level Mathematics
● Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects and 5 O level passes including English
language.
● At least two ‘A’ Level passes from Commercial, Sciences or Arts subjects
● Pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics must be at least a B
● ‘A’ Level Mathematics or Economics, plus any two Commercial subjects plus
‘O’ Level Mathematics
● At least two ‘A’ level passes from Commercial, Sciences or Arts subjects plus ‘O’
Level Mathematics
● Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects
● Any two Commercial subjects plus ‘O’ Level Mathematics
● Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subject
● Any two ‘A’ Level passes
● Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Commercial subjects plus ‘O’ Level Mathematics
● Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Commercial subjects plus ‘O’ Level Mathematics
● Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Commercial subjects plus ‘O’ Level Mathematics
1. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Applied Accounting - 3 years ● A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Accounting, or any
equivalent tertiary qualification
● Complete CIS, CIMA, ACCA
OR
● At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects
AND
● Confirmation of employment in relevant accounting departments.

2. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Business Management - 3 ● Diploma (Institute of Bankers) ND/HND in Business Studies, Accountancy,
years Purchasing, Banking and Finance and Secretarial Studies
● Diploma in Education, Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC), Institute
of Personnel Management (IPMZ)
● Diploma in Business Administration (ZIM)
● Diploma in Marketing and any other relevant tertiary qualification
OR
● At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects
AND
● Proof of employment.
3. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Risk Management and ● A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Insurance
Insurance - 3 years ● National Diploma/HND in Business Studies
● Any other equivalent tertiary qualification
OR
● At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects

AND
● Proof of employment
4. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain ● Diploma of the Institute of Bankers Zimbabwe (IOBZ)
Management - 3 years ● 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 Business Administration (ZIM),
● Any other relevant tertiary qualifications
OR
● At least two passes at ‘A’ Level.
AND
● At least two years working experience.
● Proof of employment

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5. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Audit and Risk Management ● A National Diploma in Auditing, Accounting, Risk Management or any
- 3 years equivalent tertiary qualification
OR
● At least two passes in any relevant ‘A’ Level subjects
AND
● Proof of employment.

6. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Finance and Digital Banking ● A Higher National Diploma or National diploma in Banking and Finance or any
- 3 years related field or any equivalent tertiary qualification
OR
● At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subject
AND
● . Proof of employment

7. Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Economics and Econometric ● A National Diploma in a Business-related field or any equivalent tertiary
Modelling - 3 years qualification.
OR
● At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects and at least a ‘B’ pass in ‘O’
level Mathematics
AND
● Proof of employment

8. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Financial Economics and ● A National Diploma in a Business-related field or any equivalent tertiary
Investment - 3 years qualification
OR
● At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects
AND
● Proof of employment

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9. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing Management - 3 ● A National Diploma in Marketing Management,
years ● 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
OR
● At least two ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects.
AND
● Proof of employment

10. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Tourism and Hospitality ● A relevant National Diploma
Management - 3 years ● HND in Tourism, Hospitality, Customer Care, Marketing, Professional Cookery,
Tour Guiding
OR
● At least two `A’ Level passes
AND
● Proof of employment in any tourism-related or hospitality organization.

11. Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems - 3 years ● A National Diploma in an Information Technology related field or any
equivalent tertiary qualification
OR
● At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects
AND
● Proof of employment with at least two years working experience in the field of
IT.

1. Master of Commerce in Accounting - 1½years

● An Honours degree in Accounting

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 2. Master of Commerce in Forensic Auditing and Accounting - 1½years ● An 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 and
Finance, Fiscal Studies or related field,
● ‘O’ Level Mathematics.

4. Master of Commerce in Strategic Management and Corporate ● An Honours Degree in Management, Accounting, Human Resource
Governance - 2 years Management, Economics, Tourism, Insurance and Risk Management,
Development Studies and/or other relevant tertiary qualification.
5. Master of Commerce in Strategy and Innovation - 2 years ● A first Degree in Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Marketing, Computer
Science, Agriculture, Business Management, or other relevant qualification.

6. Master of Commerce in Supply Chain Management - 1½ years ● An Honours Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement,
Purchasing, Retailing, Marketing or other Business Management discipline.

7. Master of Commerce in Information Systems Management - 1 ½ years ● An Honours Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or any relevant
qualification.
8. Master of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises ● A Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Tourism and Hospitality
Management - 2 years Management or an equivalent qualification.

9. Master of Commerce Finance and Digital Banking - 1 ½ years
10. Master of Commerce in Strategic Marketing - 2 years
● An Honours Degree in Finance and Digital Banking, Accounting, Banking and
Finance or related qualification
● An Honours Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Entrepreneurship,
Tourism and Hospitality Management, Supply Chain Management or any other
relevant degree

The Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL) is a member of the Association of African Business Schools (AABS), Central and Eastern Europe Management
Council (CEEMAN) and Association of MBAs (AMBA). This means that the degree programmes offered by the GSBL are internationally recognised.

11. Masters in Business Administration - 2 years ● Applicant should be a holder of any relevant degree and
● At least (2) years managerial experience.

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 12. Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) - 1½ years
13. Doctor Of Business Leadership Degree (DBL) - February 2024 Intake
1. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Science and Applied
Technologies - 5 years
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● Applicants should be at least 35 years of age and be an Executive of any business
or have been a manager for at least five (5) years. Must be holders of any relevant
degree.
To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Business Leadership programme, a
candidate must have:
• at least five (5) years managerial experience, of which three (3) years or more
must be at Executive Management and/or Director levels.
• A good pass in a relevant business-related Masters or MPhil degree from a
recognized institution.
• Note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
Application Details
Application forms can be completed online on the University website:
ww5.msu.ac.zw. Alternatively, an applicant can obtain an application form
physically from the Admissions Office at our Gweru, Harare (No.1 Kwame Nkrumah
Avenue) and Zvishavane Campuses. A non-refundable application fee of one
hundred dollars (USD100) for Zimbabwean applicants and one hundred and fifty
dollars (USD150) for international applicants is charged for each application.
Offer letters with information regarding tuition fees and dates for registration,
orientation and commencement of lectures will be issued to successful candidates.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31st January 2023.
● Five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English language, Science and Mathematics.
 ● Five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English language and Mathematics; two ‘A’
Level subjects
2. Bachelor of Education Honours in Early Childhood Development and Child
Protection - 4 years ● *Special entry will be considered for candidates holding basic/foundation
certificates or experience working with children.
3. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Mathematics and Applied ● Five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English language and Mathematics (with
Statistics - 5 years at least a B in Mathematics).

4. Bachelor of Education Dual Honours Degree in Humanities - 4 years ● Five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language and two ‘A’ Level passes
in Humanities

1. Bachelor of Education Degree in Information Communication

● Diploma in Education with ‘O’ Level Mathematics and a Science subject.
Technology - Block Release 2 years

2. Bachelor of Education Dual Honours Degree in Science and Applied ● Diploma in Science Education with specialisation in any TWO areas: Biology,
Technologies -Block Release 2 years Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Computer science
Subjects on offer are: Biology and Applied Technologies; Chemistry and Applied
Technologies; Textile Technology & Design; Food Technology & Design;
Geography & Environmental Education; Agriculture and Environment
Management, Computer Science and Emerging Technologies, History and
3. Bachelor of Education Honours Degrees - Block Release - 2years Heritage Studies, English and Literacy Education, Indigenous, Multicultural
Languages and Literature, Religious Studies, Family and Societal Development.
● Diploma/Certificate in Education (with specialization in the relevant area) or
equivalent from an accredited and recognized institution.

● Be a holder of a Diploma/ Certificate in Education (Specialising in

4. Bachelor of Education Honours in Early Childhood Development and Primary/Infant and Early Childhood Development) from a recognized
Child Protection - 2 years institution

5. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Psychology and Intervention

● Be a holder of a Diploma/ Certificate in Education from a recognized institution
Designs - Block Release - 2 Years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)

6. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Inclusive Education and

Assistive Technologies - 2 years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)
7. Bachelor of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and
Development Degree - 2 years
● Diploma/Certificate in Education (Primary Education, or Secondary Education)
or an equivalent from a recognized institution
● Have a teaching qualification approved by the University. Normally be
employed as a full-time teacher/administrator in an approved school/college.

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8. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Philosophy and Critical
Thinking - 2 years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)
9. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Life-long Learning and
Global Change - 2 years
10. Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education 1 ½ years
● Diploma/Certificate in Education (Primary Education, or Secondary Education)
or an equivalent from a recognized institution
● Have passed at least five (5) ‘O’ level subjects including English Language or
approved equivalent.
● Be a practitioner in the field of Continuing Education
● Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education or approved equivalent with at
least a lower second-class pass.
● (5) ‘O’ Levels including English Language
●

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) - 1 ½ years ● Have a first degree from a recognized institution with two secondary school
Block-Release (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) teaching subjects

● A first degree from a recognized university or institution or any other degree

recognized by the university. Teaching/training experience in higher and tertiary
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education - 1 year
education institutions.

3. Master of Education in Early Childhood Development and Child ● Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree in Early Childhood
Protection Degree - 1 ½ years (Gweru/ Harare) Development or its equivalent from an accredited institution

4. Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and

● Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent or a
Development - 1 ½ years
Postgraduate Diploma in Education from an accredited institution

● Be a holder of a Bachelor of Lifelong Learning and Global Change or its

5. Master of Adult Education in Lifelong Learning and Global Change - 1
equivalent from an accredited institution
½ years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)
6. Master of Education in English Language - 1 ½ years
7. Master of Education in Indigenous Multicultural Languages and
Literature - 1 ½ years
● BSc Education, Bachelor of Education, or BSc with Post Graduate Diploma in
8. Master of Education in History and Development Studies - 1 ½ years
Education, Graduate Diploma in Education or Grad CE (with specialization in
9. Master of Education in Food Technology & Design - 1 ½ years
the relevant area), or equivalent from accredited and recognized institutions
10. Master of Education in Geography and Environmental Education - 1 ½
years
11. Master of Education in Chemistry and Applied Technologies - 1 ½ years
12. Master of Education in Textile Technology Design - 1 ½ years

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 (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)
13.Master of Education in Mathematics and Applied Statistics - 1 ½ years
● Entry requirements: Bachelor of Education degree from an accredited and
14. Master of Education in Educational Sociology and Social Pathology
recognized institution or Post graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma
Degree - 1 ½ years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)
in Education or Graduate Certificate in Education.

● Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent or a

15. Master of Education Degree in Psychology and Intervention Designs -
Postgraduate Diploma in Education from an accredited institution
Block Release - 1 ½Years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)

1. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood ● Have a teaching qualification in either ECD/Infant Education or Primary
Development and Child Protection - 2 years Education approved by the University.

2. Bachelor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership, Management ● Have a teaching qualification approved by the University. Normally be
and Development - 2 years employed as a full-time teacher /administrator in an approved school/college.

3. Master of Education in Early Childhood Development and Child ● Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree in Early Childhood
Protection Degree - 1 ½ years Development or its equivalent from an accredited institution

● Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution or a

4. Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and
Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
Development Degree - 1 ½ years

● Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent or a

5. Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Degree - 1 ½ years
Postgraduate Diploma in Education from an accredited institution

‘O’ level Mathematics and English Language with B or better

● English Literature/History, Arts/Humanities.

1. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - 5years

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1.Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Telecommunications Engineering ● Two ‘A’ Level passes in Physics and Mathematics.
- 4 years
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Mathematics & ● Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and any other subject.
Computational Science - 4 years
3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Statistics - 4 years ● Two ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics or Statistics.
4. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics -
4 years. ● 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 Sciences including Biology.
6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Computer Systems Engineering -
● Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science/Studies.
4 years
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 Industrial Chemistry - 4 years ● Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any Sciences.
10. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Physics and
● Two ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics and any other Science.
Instrumentation - 4 years
11. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Nutrition Science - 4 years ● Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology or Food Science.
12. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Software Engineering
● A’ Level Mathematics and Computer Science or any other relevant Science
– 4 years
Subject

13. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Cyber Security – 4

● ‘A’ Level Mathematics and Computer Science or any other relevant Science
years
Subject

14. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Forensic Science

● 5 ‘O’ Levels including English and Mathematics, ‘A’ Level passes in Biology
(Specialising in Forensic Biochemistry and Forensic Chemistry)
and Chemistry
– 4 years

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1. Bachelor of Engineering
Engineering - 3 years
● Applicants must have either a relevant Diploma/ Professional Qualification in
Honours Degree in Telecommunications Telecommunications, Electronic 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 confirmation letter of employment from the employer.

● Applicants must have either a relevant Diploma/ Professional Qualification in

Physics/Applied Physics, Instrumentation or Electrical engineering or equivalent
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Physics and OR ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics
Instrumentation - 3 years ● Must be employed for the whole duration of the study in the relevant field and
should submit confirmation letter of employment from the employer.

● Applicants must have either a relevant Diploma/ Professional Qualification in

Statistics or Mathematics and ‘O’ level passes in English and Mathematics
3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Statistics - 3 years ● Must be employed for the whole duration of the study in the relevant field and
should submit confirmation letter of employment from the employer.

● Applicants should have at least an upper second class in any of the following
programmes: Food Science and Nutrition, Food Science and Technology,
1. MSc Food Safety and Quality Management - 2 years Biosciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Animal Science, Environmental Health,
Public Health, Veterinary Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and Human Medicine,
or other relevant qualifications.

● Applicants should have at least a lower second-class degree in Chemistry or

2. Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry - 2 years Chemical Technology or related fields from any university recognized by
Midlands State University

● Applicants should have at least a lower second-class degree in Biological

Sciences or Environmental Science or any related fields from any university
3. Master of Science in Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable recognized by Midlands State University
Development - 1½ years

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4. Master of Science in Computer Science - 1½ years
5. Master of Science in Software Engineering - 1½ years
1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental Safety, Health and
Quality Management - 4 years
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geography and Environmental
Sustainability - 4 years
3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Resource Management –
4 years
4. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Music Business, Musicology and
Technology – 4 years
5. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Leadership and Governance -
4 years
6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace and Security Studies - 4 years
7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Local Governance and Management
- 4 years
8. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Public Management and Governance -
4 years
9. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sociology and Social Policy - 4 years
10.Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Sociology - 4 years
11.Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Migration and Population Movements
- 4 years
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● An Honours Degree with a degree class of at least 2.2 in Computing or Electronic
Engineering
● An Honours Degree with a degree class of at least 2.2 in Software Engineering,
Computer Science or any other relevant degree programme
● A pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics. ‘A’ Level pass in Geography and any other
Advanced Level subject
● A pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics. ‘A’ Level pass in Geography and any other
Advanced Level subject
● Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
● Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
● Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
• Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
● Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
● Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities
● Two ‘A’ Level passes in in Arts/Humanities
● Two ‘A’ Level passes in in Arts/Humanities
12. 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
13. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Counselling Psychology - 4 years relevant ‘A’ Level passes or any other relevant National Certificate.

14. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Organisational and Industrial

Psychology – 4 years

● Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language

1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Local Governance and ● Be a holder of a Diploma, or HND or any related qualification in any of the
Management - 3 years. above disciplines.
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Music Business, Musicology and ● Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines.
Technology - 3 years. ● Have at least two years’ work experience after attainment of a Diploma or
Higher Diploma.
● Submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer.

3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Counselling - 3 years. ● Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
● Be a holder of a Diploma, or HND or any related qualification in any of the
above disciplines.

1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Resource Management - ● Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
3 years ● Be a holder of a Diploma, or HND or any related qualification in any of the
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Music Business, Musicology and above disciplines.
Technology - 3 years. ● Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines.

3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Public Management and ● Have at least two years’ work experience after attainment of a Diploma or
Governance - 3 years Higher Diploma.
● Submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer

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4. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Human Rights and Social ● Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language.
Justice - 3 years ● Be a holder 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

5. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Leadership and ● Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language.
Governance - 3 years ● Be a holder 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
6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace and Security - 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

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental ● Applicants must be holders of any relevant first degree with at least a 2.2. pass.
Management - Block Release - 1 ½ years.

2. Post Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian Emergency and Disaster Risk ● Applicants must be holders of any relevant first degree with at least a 2.2. pass.
Management - Block Release - 1 ½ years.

3. Master of Science in Human Resource Management - Block Release - ● At least a 2.2. pass in Human Resource Management or any related fields.
1½ years

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4. Master of Science in Music - Block Release - 1½ years ● At least a 2.2. pass in Music Business, Musicology and Technology, Music and
Musicology or any related fields

5. Master of Science in Sociology and Social Anthropology - Full Time - ● At least a 2.2 pass in Sociology or Anthropology from a recognised university
1½
years.

6. Master of Science in Local Governance Studies Block Release - 1½
years
7. Master of Science in Public management and Administration - 1½
8. Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Management-
Block Release- 1½ years. January 2024 (Gweru Block)
● At least a 2.2 pass in Local Governance Studies, Public Management and
Administration, Public Policy and Governance, Public Sector Management,
Economics, Politics and Public Management and Political Science or any relevant
related degree.
● At least a 2.2. pass in Safety, Health and Environmental Science, or Geography
and Environmental Studies degree or a Post Graduate diploma in Environmental
Safety and Health.

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management - 1 ½ years. ● At least a 2.2 pass in any relevant degree programme

2. Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations - 1½ years ● At least a 2.2 pass in any relevant degree programme

3. Post Graduate Diploma in Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution- 1½ ● At least a 2.2 pass in any relevant degree programme
years
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Humanitarian Emergency and Disaster ● At least a 2.2 pass in any relevant degree programme.
Risk Management - 1 ½ years
5. Master of Science in Human Capital Development - 1½ years ● At least a 2.2 pass in Human Resource Management or any related fields.
6. Master of Science in Human Resource Management - 1½ years ● At least a 2.2. pass in Human Resource Management or any related fields.
7. Masters of Science in Peace, Security and Development - 1½ years ● At least a 2.2. pass in Peace Studies or any related fields.
8. Master of Science in Peace and Gender Studies - 1½ years ● At least a 2.2 pass in Peace, Gender or any related fields.
9. Master of Science Global Peace and Security Studies - 1½ years ● At least a 2.2 pass in Peace, Politics or any related fields.

10. Master of Science in International Relations - 1½ years ● At least a 2.2 pass in Politics and Public Management or any related fields.

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 11. Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Management- ● At least a 2.2. pass in Safety, Health and Environmental Science, or Geography
1½ years and Environmental Studies degree or a Post Graduate diploma in Environmental
Safety and Health.

1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Social Work - 4 years ● At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics and English at Grade C or
better
● Any two relevant ‘A’ Level passes
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work - 2 years ● A good pass in Sociology or Psychology degree
3. Master of Science in Social Work - 1 ½ years ● At least a 2.2 pass in Social Work or equivalent
4. DPhil Social Work ● A good Master’s Degree in Social Work
● Social Work Practice Certificate
● Relevant work experience is an added advantage

1. Kindly visit our website, (www.msu.ac.zw) and follow the instructions on how to apply online.
or: -
2. Complete an official application form, which can be obtained from the Admissions Office at Midlands State University upon payment of US$20 or ZWL
equivalent at interbank rate for local applicants and US$50 for International applicants in the normal application category. Application forms can also
be downloaded from this website, (www.msu.ac.zw) 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
application fee).

Application forms should be directed to: Admissions, Registration and Student Statistics Office, Midlands State University, P Bag 9055, Gweru or
applications can 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 Document.

NB. Midlands State University does not have third parties who sell application forms around the country on its behalf.
1. For Harare weekend school,
a. Candidates should have at least 2 years working experience.
b. Candidates should also submit proof of employment.
2. Midlands State University offers DPhil Degrees in all programmes.

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