Applications are invited for admission at the Midlands State University for the MAY Intake. Applicants
are advised to visit our website, www.msu.ac.zw for information on the available programmes and how to
apply. (NB: Online applications are encouraged.) Please note that 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. Registration will be done upon payment of full fees.
Undergraduate Programmes
DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (A) LEVEL SUBJECTS
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
(B.A Honours Degrees)
Zvishavane Campus Programmes
- English and Communication – 4 years
- Development Studies – 4 years
- Film and Theatre Arts – 4 years
- History and International Studies – 4 years
- Dual Honours in English and Film Studies– 4 years
- Dual Honours in Film and History– 4 years
- Dual Honours in English and African Languages and Culture
(Shona/Ndebele/TjiKalanga/SeSotho, Nambya) – 4 years - Dual Honours in History and African Languages and Culture
(Shona/Ndebele/TjiKalanga/SeSotho, Nambya) – 4 years - Dual Honours in Religious Studies and African Languages and
Culture (Shona/Ndebele/TjiKalanga/SeSotho, Nambya) – 4 years
Undergraduate Diploma - Diploma in Translation and Interpreting Studies-1 Year
Gweru Campus Programmes - Archaeology, Cultural Heritage & Museum Studies – 4 years
English Literature and any Arts/Humanities subjects
Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities subjects
Any two ‘A’ Level passes
History and any Arts/Humanities subjects
English Literature and any Arts/Humanities subjects
History and any Arts/Humanities subjects
Any two Arts/Humanities subjects
English Literature and Arts/Humanities Subjects
History and Arts/Humanities Subjects
African Languages and any Arts/Humanities Subjects
5 ‘O’ Level subjects including an African Language and
English Language OR have obtained any other relevant
qualification that is accepted by the University as an
Equivalent.
History and any Arts/Humanities subjects
FACULTY OF BUSINESS SCIENCES
(B.COMM Hons Degree)
1.Accounting-4yrs
2.Economics – 4yrs
3.Business Management – 4yrs - Tourism and Hospitality Management. -4yrs
5.Marketing Management – 4yrs
6.Banking and Finance- 4yrs - Risk Management and Insurance – 4yrs
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management – 4yrs
- Information Systems – 4yrs
Accounting plus any 2 Commercials
Any 2 ‘A’ Levels (‘O’ Level Mathematics and English)
Management of Business, plus any 2 Commercials
Any 2 ‘A’ Levels, commercials are an added advantage
Any 2 ‘A’ Levels in any subjects
Any 2 Commercials (‘O’ Level Mathematics)
Any 2 Commercials (‘O’ Level Mathematics)
Any 2 ‘A’ Levels in any subjects
Any 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics, Accounts,
Economics, Management of Business and Computer
Studies. (‘O’ Level Mathematics)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Faculty of Education. (B ED Dual Hons degrees) – 4 years
B Ed. Dual Hons. Science
Subjects on offer are: Agriculture; Biology; Chemistry; Computer
Science; Geography; Mathematics; Physics; Physical Education,
Sport and Mass Displays
B Ed Dual Hons Humanities
Subjects on offer are: English; Family and Religious Studies;
Geography; History and Heritage Studies; Indigenous Languages;
Physical Education, Sport and Mass Displays; Theatre Arts; Music
and Dance
B Ed Dual Hons Technical-Vocational
Subjects on offer are: Agriculture; Business Studies; Computer
Science; Food Technology and Design; Geography; Physical Education, Sport and Mass Displays; Textile Technology and Design
B.Ed. degrees -3 years Block Release
Subjects on offer are: African Languages; Agriculture; Biology;
Chemistry; English; Fashion and Textiles; Food Science & Nutrition; Geography; History; Mathematics; Music; Physics.
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Degree – 3 years-Block
Release or 2 years Weekend School
Bachelor of Education Degree in Computer Science – 3 yearsBlock Release or 2 years Weekend School
Bachelor of Education in Primary Education – 3 years-Block
Release or 2 years Weekend School
Bachelor of Education in Educational Management and
Leadership – 3 years-Block Release or 2 years Weekend School
Diploma in Adult Education 2 years- Block Release OR 1year
- Full- Time
Bachelor of Education Degree in Information Communication
Technology – 3 years-Block Release or 2 years Weekend School
Bachelor Of Education Honours Degree In Science Education - 5 year programme
At least 2 ‘A’ levels in relevant subjects.
At least 2 ‘A’ levels in relevant subjects
At least 2 ‘A’ levels in relevant subjects
Certificate/Diploma in Education or its equivalent.
Normally be employed as a full-time teacher or administrator in an approved school/college
For Agriculture; Certificate / Diploma in Agriculture
and proof of employment as full time teacher/administrator in an approved school / college
Teaching Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood
Development/ Infant Education or Primary Education
or an equivalent from a recognised institution
Diploma in Education holders who have passed Science
and Mathematics at ‘O’ level at grade C or better.
Teaching Certificate or Diploma in Primary Education
or an equivalent from an accredited and recognised
institution.
Have a teaching qualification approved by the University.
Normally be employed as a full time teacher /administrator in an approved school/college.
5 ‘O’ level subjects including English at grade C or better
A Diploma in Education. 5 ‘O’ level subjects including
English at grade C or better. A Pass in Mathematics
Science Subjects at ‘O’ level.
Diploma in Education from a recognised institution
5 ‘O’ level subjects including English at grade C or
better, Pass in Mathematics and any Science Subjects
at ‘O’ level.
HOW TO APPLY: FOR ALL PROGRAMMES
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/MSU Website (www.msu.ac.zw) upon payment of 200 ZWL for National 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 (200ZWL) 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: Principal Assistant Registrar, Admissions, Midlands State University, P. Bag 9055, GWERU. Admissions Office Contact Details # +263 254 2260404/ 2260568/ 2260 596. 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.
B. VISITING SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Studies – 3 years.
Entry Requirements:
• Applicants must have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language
• Two A’ Levels or appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma.
• Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines.
• Confirmation of employment.
C. POST GRADUATE DEGREES AND DIPLOMA
PROGRAMMES – GWERU CAMPUS
FACULTY OF BUSINESS SCIENCES - Master of Commerce in Accounting – 1 ½ years
Entry Requirements:
An Honours degree in Accounting with a first class or upper second pass. - Master of Commerce in Banking and Finance – 2 years
Entry Requirements:
An Honours degree in Banking and Finance, Economics, Accounting or their equivalents. - Master of Science in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance – 2 years
Entry Requirements:
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. - Master of Commerce in Strategic Marketing – 2 years
Entry Requirements:
An Honours degree in Marketing, Business Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and Entrepreneurship. - Master of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality -2 years
Entry Requirements:
A Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management or an equivalent qualification.
A. UNDERGRADUATE CONVENTIONAL HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES. - Master of Commerce in Information Systems Management – Block
Release (1 ½ years).
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be holders of an Honours degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or any relevant qualification.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION - Master of Education degree – Block Release (1 ½ years).
Options on offer are: – Educational Psychology; Educational Management; Curriculum Studies and Sociology of Education and Philosophy of Education.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Education degree or an approved
equivalent. - Master of Education Degree – Block Release (1 ½ years)
Subject options on offer are: – Mathematics, Fashion and Textiles, English, History, African Languages
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have obtained a Bachelor of Education Degree in a relevant subject, or an approved equivalent from a recognised university, OR
Have obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or approved equivalent from a recognised university. - Master of Adult Education degree – Block Release (1 ½ years).
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a Bachelor of Adult Education degree or an approved equivalent. - Post Graduate Diploma in Education – (PGDE) Full-Time – 1 year
and Block-Release – 1 ½ years
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold a good first degree in a school curriculum subject area. - Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education – (PGDTE) Full-Time –
1 year and Block-Release – 1 ½ years
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a relevant degree from a recognised institution, and are practicing as, or intend to be lecturers in tertiary institutions.