ADMISSION INTO UNDERGRADUATE AND POST GRADUATE DEGREE
PROGRAMMES FOR AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 INTAKE TO BE OFFERED AT
THE RCU MAIN CAMPUS IN MASVINGO AND HIGHFIELD TEACHING AND
LEARNING CENTRE IN HARARE CONVENTIONAL AND BLOCK RELEASE PROGRAMMES – AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
2020 Applications are invited for admission into undergraduate and post graduate degree programmes at the Reformed Church University for the August/September 2020 intake.
Please note that applicants must hold at least 5 ‘O’ level passes at grade C or better, including English Language. The duration of Block Release programmes range from two (2) to three (3) years and four (4) years for Conventional programmes.
NB: ALL REFORMED CHURCH UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES ARE ACCREDITED BY ZIMCHE
FACULTY OF ARTS, THEOLOGY, CULTURE AND HERITAGE STUDIES
Programme Duration Entry Requirements
- Bachelor of Theology
Honours Degree
4 years
Fulltime
OR
3 years
Block
Release
Candidates must be in possession of five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language and at least two (2) ‘A’ level passes including a pass in Divinity.
Candidates must be in possession of five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language plus a recognised Diploma in Theology or Religious Studies. Candidates who have a minimum of two (2) years relevant work
experience will be considered on a case by case basis. - Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Media and Development Studies
4 years
Fulltime
OR
3 years Block
Release
Candidates must be in possession of five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language and at least two (2) ‘A’ levels in relevant subjects.
Mature Entry
Candidates can be accepted for mature entry if they have five (5) O’ levels including English Language and have worked for a Media organisation or related field for more than three years. The candidate should be 23 years of age and above.
Candidates must be in possession of five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language plus a relevant Diploma. Candidates who have a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
b. FACULTY OF COMMERCE
Programme Duration Entry Requirements
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Logistics
and Supply Chain Management. - Bachelor of Commerce
Honours Degree in Banking and Finance
4 years Fulltime
3 years Block
Release/ Evening
and Weekend
Candidates must be in possession of 5 ‘O’ Level passes at grade C or better including English and Mathematics and at least two (2)‘A’ level passes including at least one Commercial subject, OR
Holder of appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma
NB: Holders of relevant Diploma/Higher National
Diploma (21 /2 years).
Mature Entry
Candidates should have five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language and be at least twenty-three (23) years of age. In addition, applicants may be required to provide evidence of relevant work experience. - Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Human Resources Management.
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Business
Management. - Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Public Administration.
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing.
4 years
Fulltime
3 years
Block
Release/
Evening
and
Weekend
Candidates must be in possession of 5 ‘O’ Level passes at grade C or better including English Language and at least two (2) ‘A’ level passes.
OR
Candidates must be in possession of five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language plus a relevant Diploma. Candidates who have a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis. NB: Holder of relevant Diploma/ Higher National
Diploma (21
/2 years).
Mature Entry
Candidates should have five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language and be at least twenty three (23) years of age. In addition, applicants may be required to provide evidence of relevant work experience.
POST GRADUATE DEGREES
Programme Duration Entry Requirements Master in Business Administration 2 years Part-time Candidates must be holders of a relevant first degree with a minimum of 2.2 degree class.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Programme Duration Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Science Honours
Degree in Social Work
4 years
Fulltime
OR
3 years
Block
Release/
Evening
and
Weekend
Candidates must be in possession of 5 ‘O’level
passes at grade C or better including English and at
least two (2) ‘A’ level passes.
Candidates must be in possession of five (5) ‘O’ level
passes including English Language plus a relevant
Certificate/Diploma. Candidates who have a
minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience
will be considered on a case by case basis.
Mature Entry
Candidates should have five (5) ‘O’ level passes including
English Language and be at least twenty-three (23) years
of age. In addition, applicants may be required to provide
evidence of relevant work experience.
d. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Programme Duration Entry Requirements
- Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood Development
- Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Inclusive Education
- Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in African Languages-Shona
- Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Information and Communication Technology
- Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Sports Science 4 years Fulltime (Pre-service)
OR
2
1
/2 years Block Release/
Evening and Weekend Candidates must possess (5) ‘O’ level subjects including English Language and Mathematics and at least two (2) ‘A’ levels in relevant subjects - Mature Entry Candidates can be accepted for mature entry if they have five (5) ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics and should be 23 years of age and above. Candidates must be in possession of five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language plus a relevant Certificate/Diploma. Candidates who have a minimum of two (2)
years relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis. - Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Foundations of English
Language and Literacy Education
2
1
/2 years
Block
Release/Weekend and Evening
Candidates must possess a Certificate/Diploma in Education in the programme of choice.
POST GRADUATE DEGREES
Programme Duration Entry Requirements
- Master of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development
- Master of Education Degree in Inclusive Education
2 years Block
Release
1
1
/2 years
Fulltime
Candidates should be holders of a Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood Development with a minimum of (2.2) degree class.
Candidates should be holders of a Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Special Needs/Inclusive Education with a minimum of (2.2)
degree class.
How to Apply
Application forms can be obtained from the Reformed Church University Main Campus and the RCZ Synod Centre. Alternatively, the forms may be downloaded from the RCU website:
www.rcu.ac.zw and submitted with proof of payment of the application fee. The application should then be submitted together with certified copies of national ID card, birth certificate and educational certificates. Students can also apply online using the RCU website.
All completed application forms should be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of fifty ($50) for Zimbabwean applicants and fifty (US$50) for international students, deposited in the ZBAccount 4564 679129 200, CBZ Account 02524191060018, CABS Account
1006254676 or Ecocash: Biller Code 47499. Students can make arrangements to pay fees through payment plans, stop orders and SSB (for civil servants). For further enquiries please contact the Registrar and Admissions offices.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar
Reformed Church University
Main Campus
P. O. Box 80
Masvingo
ZIMBABWE
Email: admissions@rcu.ac.zw
Contact Lines: +263 8688002249; +263774849138; +263772168102; +263782782688