These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations (GAR) for Certificates for the Women’s University in Africa (WUA).  The regulations shall be subject to approval by the University Senate and shall include objectives of the programme, provision to admission and courses as well as scheme of examinations of the same.  The certificate in ECD shall be awarded to students who have completed the course in accordance with the Regulations below.  These regulations apply only to students registered for the Certificate in ECD.

 

The students shall acquire the following:

• Basic knowledge of ECD practice;
• Basic skills on record keeping
• Basic skills for toy production
• Basic knowledge on child development
• Basic knowledge on child study and lesson planning.

 

• A minimum of 3 O’ level subjects including English Language.
• Those with 2 O’ level subject including English plus and certificate in ECD from a recognised institution may be accepted.

 

The Certificate in ECD shall take 6 months to complete.  It shall be offered on a block release basis.

 

 

• Health and the Centre Environment
• Child Development
• The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Curriculum
• The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Teacher
• Management and Administration of Early Childhood Development (ECD) settings/Centres.
• Historical, Philosophical and Sociological perspectives of Early Childhood Development (ECD).

 

Students shall be on Practicum for a full school term. Students who are already teaching are exempted from practicum.

 

It runs concurrently with the other parts.

 

Length of blocks:     
First block 4 weeks

Second block 2 weeks

 

The blocks include a written assignment for each module.

Lectures:        Three courses per day (08:00-16:00)

 

 

Proposed Time Table for blocks:  During school holidays (April and August).

 

All admitted students shall be registered with the academic registry of the University and individual registration numbers shall be allocated.

 

Final assessment for the Certificate in ECD shall be as follows:

• 6 written assignments 30%

• Toy production 30%

• Practicum (shall be determined on the basis of two school/centre-based crits) 40%.
• No written examinations for these students.

 

 

 

In accordance with the general provisions in the General Academic regulations, detailed course outlines do not form part of the General Academic Faculty regulations, but shall be submitted through the appropriate Faculty Board for approval.  Detailed copies of course outlines shall be kept in the Faculty Office for reference.

 

Marks of Distinction

Marks of distinction may be awarded in the theory and/or in practicum in accordance with the provisions of General Academic Regulations for Certificates and Diplomas based on the marks obtained at the end of the programme.

 

Award of the Certificate in ECD

To be eligible for the award of the Certificate in ECD, students must have:

 

Regulations for the B. Ed degree shall apply subject to provisions of both the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations.  University and Faculty Regulations shall normally take precedence over specific degree special regulations. The term “Early Childhood Development” is used to refer to programmes for children within the zero-eight8 year age range.  These years can be further sub-divided into pre-school years (zero-five years) and primary infant grades one-three (six-eight years).

 

 

to create an inter disciplinary coalition of Early Childhood Development practitioners committed to delivering the very best care and early education to young children and their families.

to encourage students to be reflective about individual development and social process by using research, policy analysis and practices as important tools for such reflection.

to promote gender equity and equal opportunities in tertiary education.

 

Subject to provision of the University and General Academic Regulations for admission, the following entry requirements shall apply:

 

 

 

 

The Bachelor of Education degree in ECD shall be taken over a period of three years (six semesters).  The academic year consists of two semesters.

 

 

The programme shall be offered on a part-time basis (school vacations)

 

Regulations for the Master of Education degree in Early Childhood Development shall apply subject to provisions for both the General Academic Regulations for Masters degree programmes and Faculty  General Academic Regulations.

The M Ed degree in Early Childhood Development aims to equip students with specialised  theoretical knowledge, practical skills and competencies necessary for effective  Early Childhood learning.

The overall objectives of the programme are:

To enhance the students` ability to relate research on the growth, development and education of young children with practice in current Early Childhood Development programmes;

To foster  students` understanding , sensitivity and  appreciation of culture and environment as they relate to child rights, care, health and nutrition;

To deepen students` understanding of  assessment and diagnosis, psychological testing, psychotherapy and research issues in clinical child psychology; and

To equip students with knowledge on child welfare theories and how to apply them in  diverse contexts.

Subject to provisions of the General Academic Regulations for Masters degree programmes and Faculty  General Academic Regulations for admission,  the following entry requirements shall apply:

A Bachelor of Education degree in Early Childhood Development  or any other relevant field from a recognised  University  with a minimum  of  lower second  degree classification or  GPA of  5; and

At least a minimum of two years of experience in Early Childhood Development work.

The  Master of  Education degree in Early Childhood Development shall take  one year and six months to complete. The programme consists of  eight courses which shall be taught in one year and the dissertation (which is equal to two courses) taken in six months. In order to proceed to register for the dissertation, a student must pass both advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods.

 

Examinations will normally be held at the end of each Semester. To be admitted to the examinations, a student must have registered for and satisfactorily completed the prescribed scheme of study which includes 80% lecture attendance, and submission of written assignments. Coursework shall count for 30% of the overall assessment of a course while end of  course examinations shall count for 70%.  A student can only proceed to the next semester if he/she attains a minimum  GPA  of  2.0.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

 

Sociology is a science and community of scholarship whose endeavour is to utilise rational models to organise empirical data about social behaviour.  Learning sociology means taking a step back from one’s personal interpretations of the world, to look at the social influences, which shape one’s life.  Contemporary society is marked by crisis encompassed in marginality, conflict, poverty and discrimination. The power of sociology is to demonstrate just how strong the forces that organise society in very different ways are.  The study of sociology helps one to recognise human differences and human suffering and to confront the challenges of living in a diverse world.  The degree prepares students to take up careers in research, public health, human resources management, development, advocacy and activism, social welfare, conflict resolution and management among many others.  Furthermore, the degree prepares students for graduate training in multiple disciplines like anthropology, development, mass media, public health and industrial sociology etc.

 

 

Regulations for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Sociology and Gender Development Studies shall apply subject to provisions for both the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations.  Generally Faculty Regulations shall normally take precedence over specific degree special regulations where both are read together.

 

 

The overall aim of this programme is to train Social Science students in the application and utilization of sociological and gender development perspectives in the analysis of social processes.

 

The Specific Aims are:

• to equip students with theoretical knowledge on social discourse in order to bridge the gap between theory and praxis.
• to equip students with skills to research and critically analyse social phenomena focusing on how these phenomena correlates with social structures shaping social processes.
• to intellectually empower students to effectively analyse the discourse on marginality, discrimination, exclusion and poverty in order to enhance their participation in community development and change; and
• to enhance and promote the development of sociology as both an academic discipline and field of scientific application relevant to diverse human needs.

 

 

 

• Interpersonal skills
• Team building
• Coping skills
• Guidance and counselling skills
• Social research skills
• Research and publication skills
• Data interpretations and analysis skills
• Organisational management skills
• Interviewing skills
• Report writing and presentation techniques
• Writing and publishing articles
• Understanding and streamlining gender issues
• Gender sensitisation and promotion skills
• Advocacy and activism

 

               Subject to provisions of the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations for admission, the following entry requirements shall apply:

 

               A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English at grade C or better; and a professional qualification such as a diploma in a related field of study.

               A minimum of 3-years relevant working experience.

 

               5 “O” level passes including English at grade C or better and 2 “A” Level passes in Social Sciences related subjects.

 

 

               The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Sociology and Gender Development Studies shall take four years full time to complete.  It shall be offered on a semesterised basis.

 

 

               All BSc (Hons) in Sociology and Gender Development Studies students are expected to do a minimum total of thirty courses.  To meet these requirements, students undertake twenty-eight courses and a project on an approved sociological problem (a project is worth two courses).

 

• the first year, students shall undertake ten courses on offer. For a student to proceed to second year, he/she should pass all the ten courses.

 

• the second year, students shall undertake ten courses.

 

• In the third year students shall go to Attachment for the whole year.

 

• In the fourth year, students shall undertake at least eight courses. In addition, students normally do a project (which is equivalent to two courses), except in extreme cases where the Faculty approves that the student does 2 additional courses instead of a project.

 

• In order to proceed to register for the project, a student must also have passed qualitative and quantitative research methods in the second year.

 

• All in all, a student shall normally require at least twenty-eight courses plus a project (equivalent to two courses) and work related attachment to graduate with an honours degree.

 

 

             

 

             

 

              

1.11 Courses on Offer

PS 111 Introduction to Psychology                                        

SS 111 Sociology                                                                   

PS 112 Introduction to Social Psychology                            

SS 112 Cultural Anthropology                                               

CS111 Communication Skills                                               

BCLl11     Basic Computer Literacy                                     

                                                                                                                       

SS 121 Anthropology II                                                         

SS 122 Introduction to Gender Studies                                  

SS 123 Sociology II                                                               

PS 122 Social Psychology                                                     

PS 123 Introduction to Psychology II                                   

                                                                                                                       

SS 211 Qualitative Research Methods                                   

SS 212 Sociology of Development                                        

SS 213 Sociology of Organisations                                       

SS 214 Households & Family Studies                                  

SS 215 Sociology of the Environment                                  

                                                                                                                       

SS 221  Sociology of Mass Communication                        

SS 222  Sociology of Work and Industrial Relations           

SS 223  Quantitative Research Methods                               

SS 224 Civil Society and Governance                                  

SS 225 Rural and Urban Development                                 

                                                                                                                       

Third Year Semester 1and 2

Industrial Attachment Continuous Assessment                     

Industrial Attachment Project                                                

                                                                                               

SS 411 Social Theory 1                                                         

SS 412 Social Policy and Administration                              

SS 413 Labour Studies                                                           

SS 414 HIV/AIDS and Psychosocial Support                        

SS 415 Sociology of Medicine & Health Care                      

BM 224Project Planning and Management                          

SS 423 Conflict Management and Transformation               

SS424  Social Theory 11                               

SS 425 Research Project                                                        

Regulations for the Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology degree shall apply, subject to provisions of both the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations.  University and Faculty General Regulations take precedence over programme regulations. Psychology is a science whose central theme is the study of mental processes and behaviour.  It broadly involves studying how we process our thinking systems; interact with one another and our environment.  Psychology is both an academic discipline and an applied science as it is concerned with both the generation and development of psychological knowledge as well as improving human quality of life.  To achieve these ends, psychologists work in a broad range of research and applied settings.  The study of Psychology is undoubtedly necessary and crucial particularly in developing countries like Zimbabwe, where professional psychologists generally lack, yet the need for specific psychological services is great.  The Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology is designed to provide each student with comprehensive up-to-date knowledge of the specialty areas of psychology and the methods used in psychological research. These specialty areas include clinical/health, community/social, developmental/child/aging, industrial/organisational, educational/learning/cognitive, biopsychology/ neuropsychology, counselling and legal psychology. The specialty areas provide a basis for careers in a variety of psychology related occupations such as mental health agencies, hospitals, businesses and public organisations.  The degree thus, prepares students to take up psychology related jobs in industry, education, rehabilitation, health sector, law courts and many more.  Furthermore, the degree prepares students for graduate training in fields such as Clinical, Educational, Industrial, Rehabilitation, Forensic and Counselling.

Subject to provisions of the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations for admission, the following entry requirements shall apply:

A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language  and Mathematics at grade C or better , a professional qualification such as a Diploma in a related field and at least three (3) years working experience.

5 “O” level passes including English and Mathematics and 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Social Science related subjects

 

The Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology shall take four (4) years full time to complete.  It shall be offered on a semesterised basis.

The aims of the programme are as follows:

• To equip students with specialised theoretical, psychological knowledge and practical skills and competencies necessary for providing specific psychological services in a variety of settings;
• To adequately prepare students for effective operation and functioning in private and public sectors as well as institutions;
• To enhance and promote the development of psychology both as an academic discipline and field of scientific application relevant to diverse human needs;
• To assist students to apply acquired psychological knowledge, expertise and skills to make the life of self and others better; and,
• To help students appreciate the role of Psychology from a broad perspective.

The programme is designed to impart the following:

• Interpersonal skills
• Coping skills
• Guidance and counselling skills
• Basic psychotherapeutic skills
• Research and publication skills
• Statistical data analysis and interpretation
• Organisational management skills
• Understanding and classifying psychological tests
• Identifying rehabilitation strategies by psychologists and other mental health professionals
• Interviewing skills
• Report writing and presentation techniques
• Understanding and differentiating psychological problems

• All Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology students are expected to do a minimum total of 30 courses. To meet this requirement, students normally undertake twenty-eight courses and a project (i.e. a project is worth two courses).
• In the first year, students shall undertake ten general courses on offer. For a student to pursue Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology after the first year, he/she shall be required to pass all ten courses offered in the first year.
• In the second year, students shall do ten courses.
• In the third year, students shall go to attachment for a whole year.
• In the fourth year, students shall normally undertake eight courses. In addition, students undertake a project, which is equivalent to two courses.
• In order to proceed to register for the project, a student must have passed both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Overall, a student shall normally undertake a total minimum of twenty-eight courses plus a project (two courses).

 

PS 111 Introduction to Psychology                                        

SS 111 Sociology                                                                   

PS 112 Introduction to Social Psychology                            

SS 112 Cultural Anthropology                                               

CS111 Communication Skills                                               

BCLl11     Basic Computer Literacy                                     

                                                                                                                       

SS 121 Anthropology II                                                         

SS 122 Introduction to Gender Studies                                  

SS 123 Sociology II                                                               

PS 122 Social Psychology                                                     

PS 123 Introduction to Psychology II                                   

                                                                                                                       

Second Year Semester 1 Courses

SS 211 Qualitative Research Methods                                   

PS 212 Developmental Psychology                                       

PS 213 Comparative Psychology                                           

PS 214 Psychobiology                                                            

PS 215 Industrial Psychology                                                

                                                                                                                       

PS 221 Quantitative Research Methods                                 

PS 222 Forensic Psychology                                                  

PS 223 Cognitive Psychology                                                

PS 224 Human Exceptionality and Abnormality                   

PS 225 Counselling Psychology                                            

                                                                                                                       

Industrial Attachment Continuous Assessment                     

Industrial Attachment Project                                                

                                                                                               

PS 411 Psychometrics                                                            

PS 412 Personnel Psychology                                                

PS 413 Personality Psychology                                             

PS 414 HIV/AIDS and Psychosocial Support                        

PS416  Research Project                                                        

PS 421 Project Planning and Management                            

PS 421 Rehabilitation Psychology                                         

PS422  Community & Health Psychology                            

PS 423 Human Learning and Behaviour                               

PS 416 Research Project                                                        

                                                                                                                       

These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations (GAR) for Certificates and Diplomas for the Women’s University in Africa (WUA).  The regulations shall be subject to approval by the University Academic Board and Senate, and shall basically include objectives of the programme, provision to admission and courses as well as scheme of examinations of the same.  The Diploma in Social Work shall be awarded to students who have successfully completed the course in accordance with the Regulations below.  These regulations apply only to students registered for the Diploma in Social Work.

 

The students shall acquire the following:

• Familiarity with the models of social work practice and their usefulness and limitations.
• An understanding of the theories underlying practice and practice decisions;
• An understanding of the social work code of ethics and its relevance to practice.
• A commitment to social justice, with the professional goal of interrupting oppression as it is manifested in clients’ lives and in society.
• Practice skills, assessment, differential planning, the carrying out of interventions, the evaluation of practice and its outcomes and termination.
• The ability to understand the multiple and complex reasons for client situations and actions including the “positives” within client problems.
• The ability to have a perspective on one’s actions as a practioner and to use oneself deliberately and ethically to effect change.

 

Subject to provisions of the University Academic Regulations for admission, the following entry requirements shall apply:

• A minimum of five (5) Ordinary Level passes including English Language at grade C or better.
• Exemption from courses

            Applicants who possess the above minimum entry requirements and have passed the certificate in social work may be exempted from some of the courses of the Diploma in Social Work upon acceptance to the Diploma course.

 

 

The Diploma in Social Work shall take two years full-time to complete.  It shall be offered on a semesterised basis.

Regulations for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Social Work shall apply subject to provisions for both the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations. General Faculty Regulations shall normally take precedence over specific degree special regulations where both are read together.

The aim of the degree programme is to prepare students for professional social work practice in a wide range of contexts and in both primary and secondary settings. Additionally, the programme equips students with social work knowledge and skills to deliver developmental and therapeutic services.

The overall programme objectives are to:

• Produce social workers who can formulate, design, implement and administer            Social service programmes for the full benefit of vulnerable individuals, groups and communities;

                                                                                                           

• Develop skills of social workers that can facilitate full potential of disadvantaged

         individuals, groups and communities through professional interventions;

 

• Equip social workers with knowledge and skills for interventions in mitigating social problems in complex situations such as disasters, and enhance understanding of the role of social workers in mobilizing community resources for the full benefit of disadvantaged individuals, groups, and communities.

 

• A minimum of 2 Advanced Level subjects passes with at least five Ordinary Level passes including English Language; OR.
• Five Ordinary Level subjects including English Language and at least a two year diploma in Social Work.
• Four Ordinary Level subjects including English Language for applicants aged 40 years and above with Acquired Prior Learning.

 

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Social Work shall take four years to complete full time. Applicants with Diploma in Social Work from Women’s University in Africa and other recognized universities will start at second year level.

Normal evaluation shall be based on continuous assessment as well as an examination at the end of the course.

The assessment shall be as follows:

Coursework               30%

Examination             70%

The programme is designed to produce social workers who are able to work in different settings namely:

• Central Government Departments
• Local Government Departments
• Mining Sector
• Industry and Commerce
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Faith based Organizations

All Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Social Work students are expected to do a minimum of thirty three courses. To meet these requirements, students will undertake thirty-three courses and a project on an approved social work problem.

• In the first year, students shall undertake eleven courses on offer. For a student to proceed to second year, a CGPA of above 2 is required.
• In second year students shall undertake ten courses.
• In the third year, students shall go on Attachment for the whole year.
• In the fourth year, students shall undertake at least eleven courses.
• In order to proceed to register for the project, a student must also have passed Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods in the second year.
• All Sociology and Psychology related courses such as Introduction to Psychology and Sociology will be offered from their respective disciplines.

Code	Course
PS 111	Introduction to Psychology 1
SS111	Sociology 1
SS112	Cultural Anthropology 1
PS 112	Introduction to Social Psychology 1
BCL 111	Basic Computer Literacy
CS 111	Communication Skills

SS122	Introduction to Gender Studies
PS 125	Introduction to Psychology 11
SW 121	Sociology Institutions
PS 124	Social Psychology
SS 121	Cultural Anthropology 11

SW 211	Case Work
SW 212	Social Group Work
SW 213	Social Community Work
SS 211	Qualitative Research Methods
SW 214	Fundamentals of Social Work

SW 221	Child Care and Protection Issues
SW 222	Issues in Integrated Social Work Methods
SW 223	Social Work and Health Issues
SW 224	Social Policy Issues
PS 221	Quantitative Research Methods

SW 311

Fieldwork Practicum

SW 311

Fieldwork Practicum

PS 225	Counselling Psychology
SW 411	Social Work and Management
BM 224	Project Planning and Management
SW 412	Social Development Issues
SW 415	Research Project

SS 224	Civil Society and Governance
SW 421	Social Work and Maladaptive Behaviour
SW 422	Social Work and Disability Issues
SW 423	Gender Mainstreaming in Social Work
SW424	Social Work and Disaster Management

These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations (GAR) for Certificates and Diplomas for the Women’s University in Africa (WUA).  The regulations shall be subject to approval by the University Academic Board and Senate and shall basically include objectives of the programme, provision to admission and courses as well as scheme of examinations of the same.  The Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work shall be awarded to students who have successfully completed the course in accordance with the Regulations below.  These regulations apply only to students registered for the Diploma in Social Work.

 

            The students shall acquire the following:

• An understanding of the history of social work and theories underlying practice and practice decisions.

 

• A commitment to social justice, with the professional goal of interrupting oppression as it is manifested in clients’ lives and in society.

 

• Familiarity with the models of social work practice and their usefulness and limitations.

 

• Practice skills, assessment, differential planning, the carrying out of interventions, the evaluation of practice and its outcomes and termination.

 

• The ability to understand the multiple and complex reasons for client situations and actions including the “positives” within client problems.

 

• The ability to have perspective on one’s actions as a practitioner and to use oneself deliberately and ethically to effect change.

 

• Knowledge on, management of social welfare organisations, child welfare, counselling and project planning and management.

 

 

• A Psychology, Sociology, or any relevant social sciences degree from any recognised University.

 

• A minimum of one year work experience in the field of social work.

• Students enrolled for this programme should have passed the following courses

 

• Introduction to psychology
• Introduction to Sociology

( iii)     Introduction to Social Anthropology

• Introduction to Social Psychology
• Introduction Research Methods
• Communication skills.

 

 

The Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work shall take two years full-time to complete.  It shall be offered on a block release basis.

            Introduction to Social Work                                      

            Social work with Individuals 1                                  

            Social work with Groups I                                         

Social work with Communities I                               

            Socio-economic Development I                                

            Community Health                                                                

            Introduction to social welfare                                    

            Social work with Individuals II                                 

            Social work with Groups II                                       

            Social work with Communities II                             

            Socio-economic Development II                                           

             Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation               

 

Individual and Social Pathology                               

                                    Management of social Welfare Organisations I            

            Child Welfare Policy and Practice I                          

            Project Planning and management I                          

                                    Counselling I                                                             

            Dissertation                                                                

            FIELDWORK-                                                          

• This entails a 15 weeks full-time practical work under professional supervision will be marked on the basis of a combination of practical performance (40%), fieldwork report (40%) and seminar presentation (20%) Students are not allowed to undertake Fieldwork where they are employed. Students employed by the Government can undertake Fieldwork in other Government Departments or the private sector. Supervisors appointed by the University will supervise students twice during fieldwork placement.

 

Year Two   Block Two (All courses are core courses)

 

            Social Policy and Administration                              

            Management of Social Welfare Organisation            

                                    Child Welfare Policy and Practice II                         

            Project planning and Management II                        

            Counselling II                                                            

                                    Dissertation                                                                

Regulations for the Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology degree shall apply, subject to provisions of both the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations.  University and Faculty General Regulations take precedence over programme regulations. Psychology is a science whose central theme is the study of mental processes and behaviour.  It broadly involves studying how we process our thinking systems; interact with one another and our environment.  Psychology is both an academic discipline and an applied science as it is concerned with both the generation and development of psychological knowledge as well as improving human quality of life.  To achieve these ends, psychologists work in a broad range of research and applied settings.  The study of Psychology is undoubtedly necessary and crucial particularly in developing countries like Zimbabwe, where professional psychologists generally lack, yet the need for specific psychological services is great.  The Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology is designed to provide each student with comprehensive up-to-date knowledge of the specialty areas of psychology and the methods used in psychological research. These specialty areas include clinical/health, community/social, developmental/child/aging, industrial/organisational, educational/learning/cognitive, biopsychology/ neuropsychology, counselling and legal psychology. The specialty areas provide a basis for careers in a variety of psychology related occupations such as mental health agencies, hospitals, businesses and public organisations.  The degree thus, prepares students to take up psychology related jobs in industry, education, rehabilitation, health sector, law courts and many more.  Furthermore, the degree prepares students for graduate training in fields such as Clinical, Educational, Industrial, Rehabilitation, Forensic and Counselling.

Subject to provisions of the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations for admission, the following entry requirements shall apply:

A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language  and Mathematics at grade C or better , a professional qualification such as a Diploma in a related field and at least three (3) years working experience.

5 “O” level passes including English and Mathematics and 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Social Science related subjects

 

The Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology shall take four (4) years full time to complete.  It shall be offered on a semesterised basis.

The aims of the programme are as follows:

• To equip students with specialised theoretical, psychological knowledge and practical skills and competencies necessary for providing specific psychological services in a variety of settings;
• To adequately prepare students for effective operation and functioning in private and public sectors as well as institutions;
• To enhance and promote the development of psychology both as an academic discipline and field of scientific application relevant to diverse human needs;
• To assist students to apply acquired psychological knowledge, expertise and skills to make the life of self and others better; and,
• To help students appreciate the role of Psychology from a broad perspective.

The programme is designed to impart the following:

• Interpersonal skills
• Coping skills
• Guidance and counselling skills
• Basic psychotherapeutic skills
• Research and publication skills
• Statistical data analysis and interpretation
• Organisational management skills
• Understanding and classifying psychological tests
• Identifying rehabilitation strategies by psychologists and other mental health professionals
• Interviewing skills
• Report writing and presentation techniques
• Understanding and differentiating psychological problems

• All Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology students are expected to do a minimum total of 30 courses. To meet this requirement, students normally undertake twenty-eight courses and a project (i.e. a project is worth two courses).
• In the first year, students shall undertake ten general courses on offer. For a student to pursue Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology after the first year, he/she shall be required to pass all ten courses offered in the first year.
• In the second year, students shall do ten courses.
• In the third year, students shall go to attachment for a whole year.
• In the fourth year, students shall normally undertake eight courses. In addition, students undertake a project, which is equivalent to two courses.
• In order to proceed to register for the project, a student must have passed both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Overall, a student shall normally undertake a total minimum of twenty-eight courses plus a project (two courses).

 

PS 111 Introduction to Psychology                                        

SS 111 Sociology                                                                   

PS 112 Introduction to Social Psychology                            

SS 112 Cultural Anthropology                                               

CS111 Communication Skills                                               

BCLl11     Basic Computer Literacy                                     

                                                                                                                       

SS 121 Anthropology II                                                         

SS 122 Introduction to Gender Studies                                  

SS 123 Sociology II                                                               

PS 122 Social Psychology                                                     

PS 123 Introduction to Psychology II                                   

                                                                                                                       

Second Year Semester 1 Courses

SS 211 Qualitative Research Methods                                   

PS 212 Developmental Psychology                                       

PS 213 Comparative Psychology                                           

PS 214 Psychobiology                                                            

PS 215 Industrial Psychology                                                

                                                                                                                       

PS 221 Quantitative Research Methods                                 

PS 222 Forensic Psychology                                                  

PS 223 Cognitive Psychology                                                

PS 224 Human Exceptionality and Abnormality                   

PS 225 Counselling Psychology                                            

                                                                                                                       

Industrial Attachment Continuous Assessment                     

Industrial Attachment Project                                                

                                                                                               

PS 411 Psychometrics                                                            

PS 412 Personnel Psychology                                                

PS 413 Personality Psychology                                             

PS 414 HIV/AIDS and Psychosocial Support                        

PS416  Research Project                                                        

PS 421 Project Planning and Management                            

PS 421 Rehabilitation Psychology                                         

PS422  Community & Health Psychology                            

PS 423 Human Learning and Behaviour                               

PS 416 Research Project                                                        

                                                                                                                       

These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations (GAR) for Certificates and Diplomas for the Women’s University in Africa (WUA).  The regulations shall be subject to approval by the University Academic Board and Senate, and shall basically include objectives of the programme, provision to admission and courses as well as scheme of examinations of the same.  The Diploma in Social Work shall be awarded to students who have successfully completed the course in accordance with the Regulations below.  These regulations apply only to students registered for the Diploma in Social Work.

 

The students shall acquire the following:

• Familiarity with the models of social work practice and their usefulness and limitations.
• An understanding of the theories underlying practice and practice decisions;
• An understanding of the social work code of ethics and its relevance to practice.
• A commitment to social justice, with the professional goal of interrupting oppression as it is manifested in clients’ lives and in society.
• Practice skills, assessment, differential planning, the carrying out of interventions, the evaluation of practice and its outcomes and termination.
• The ability to understand the multiple and complex reasons for client situations and actions including the “positives” within client problems.
• The ability to have a perspective on one’s actions as a practioner and to use oneself deliberately and ethically to effect change.

 

Subject to provisions of the University Academic Regulations for admission, the following entry requirements shall apply:

• A minimum of five (5) Ordinary Level passes including English Language at grade C or better.
• Exemption from courses

            Applicants who possess the above minimum entry requirements and have passed the certificate in social work may be exempted from some of the courses of the Diploma in Social Work upon acceptance to the Diploma course.

 

 

The Diploma in Social Work shall take two years full-time to complete.  It shall be offered on a semesterised basis.

Regulations for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Social Work shall apply subject to provisions for both the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations. General Faculty Regulations shall normally take precedence over specific degree special regulations where both are read together.

The aim of the degree programme is to prepare students for professional social work practice in a wide range of contexts and in both primary and secondary settings. Additionally, the programme equips students with social work knowledge and skills to deliver developmental and therapeutic services.

The overall programme objectives are to:

• Produce social workers who can formulate, design, implement and administer            Social service programmes for the full benefit of vulnerable individuals, groups and communities;

                                                                                                           

• Develop skills of social workers that can facilitate full potential of disadvantaged

         individuals, groups and communities through professional interventions;

 

• Equip social workers with knowledge and skills for interventions in mitigating social problems in complex situations such as disasters, and enhance understanding of the role of social workers in mobilizing community resources for the full benefit of disadvantaged individuals, groups, and communities.

 

• A minimum of 2 Advanced Level subjects passes with at least five Ordinary Level passes including English Language; OR.
• Five Ordinary Level subjects including English Language and at least a two year diploma in Social Work.
• Four Ordinary Level subjects including English Language for applicants aged 40 years and above with Acquired Prior Learning.

 

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Social Work shall take four years to complete full time. Applicants with Diploma in Social Work from Women’s University in Africa and other recognized universities will start at second year level.

Normal evaluation shall be based on continuous assessment as well as an examination at the end of the course.

The assessment shall be as follows:

Coursework               30%

Examination             70%

The programme is designed to produce social workers who are able to work in different settings namely:

• Central Government Departments
• Local Government Departments
• Mining Sector
• Industry and Commerce
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Faith based Organizations

All Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Social Work students are expected to do a minimum of thirty three courses. To meet these requirements, students will undertake thirty-three courses and a project on an approved social work problem.

• In the first year, students shall undertake eleven courses on offer. For a student to proceed to second year, a CGPA of above 2 is required.
• In second year students shall undertake ten courses.
• In the third year, students shall go on Attachment for the whole year.
• In the fourth year, students shall undertake at least eleven courses.
• In order to proceed to register for the project, a student must also have passed Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods in the second year.
• All Sociology and Psychology related courses such as Introduction to Psychology and Sociology will be offered from their respective disciplines.

Code	Course
PS 111	Introduction to Psychology 1
SS111	Sociology 1
SS112	Cultural Anthropology 1
PS 112	Introduction to Social Psychology 1
BCL 111	Basic Computer Literacy
CS 111	Communication Skills

SS122	Introduction to Gender Studies
PS 125	Introduction to Psychology 11
SW 121	Sociology Institutions
PS 124	Social Psychology
SS 121	Cultural Anthropology 11

SW 211	Case Work
SW 212	Social Group Work
SW 213	Social Community Work
SS 211	Qualitative Research Methods
SW 214	Fundamentals of Social Work

SW 221	Child Care and Protection Issues
SW 222	Issues in Integrated Social Work Methods
SW 223	Social Work and Health Issues
SW 224	Social Policy Issues
PS 221	Quantitative Research Methods

SW 311

Fieldwork Practicum

SW 311

Fieldwork Practicum

PS 225	Counselling Psychology
SW 411	Social Work and Management
BM 224	Project Planning and Management
SW 412	Social Development Issues
SW 415	Research Project

SS 224	Civil Society and Governance
SW 421	Social Work and Maladaptive Behaviour
SW 422	Social Work and Disability Issues
SW 423	Gender Mainstreaming in Social Work
SW424	Social Work and Disaster Management

Regulations for the Master of Science (MSc) in Disaster Risk and Livelihood Studies shall apply subject to provisions for both the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations.  Generally, Faculty Regulations shall normally take precedence over specific degree or diploma special regulations where both are read together.

 

This programme offers a wide range of courses based on current issues in Disaster Risk Reduction and Livelihoods, which are critical in managing hazards and various forms of vulnerability which, if not addressed, would result in reversal of gains made in development. It reflects the contemporary proactive approach to disaster risk management that focuses on prevention, mitigation and preparedness, as opposed to the outdated reactive approach of focusing solely on emergency response. The modules of this programme range from Disaster Management Theories to some practical approaches on how to manage disaster risk for community resilience, and sustainable human development.

 

The magnitude, frequency and intensity of hazards has been increasing in the last two decades, and this is compounded by the risk drivers like climate change, environmental degradation, urbanization, conflict, etc. Such hazards affect all sectors of the economy and every aspect of human development. In order to address the myriad challenges that are brought about by shocks and other events that disrupt normal functioning of society, there is need to develop a critical mass of experts who can steer disaster management initiatives at all relevant levels to work towards increased community resilience. The programme also offers an opportunity for past and existing WUA students who pursued or are pursuing the Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Gender Development Studies to advance their studies in higher level studies (see attached the Needs Assessment Report).

To provide students with practical and theoretical skills, knowledge and management expertise to deal with, as well as inform policy and strategies on managing disaster risk to humans, the environment and livelihoods emanating from current and future natural, technological, biological and human-made crises, emergencies and disasters locally and internationally.

The overall objectives of the programme are to:

• Provide participants with opportunities to acquire extended and specialised knowledge in disaster risk and livelihoods in their theoretical as well as in their practical dimensions;
• Enhance participants’ knowledge of disaster risk in relation to cross-cultural issues raised by an appreciation of the relationship between disasters, race and class in various contexts;
• Facilitate learning and personal educational development for livelihood centred disaster research, policy and programme design and implementation; and institution management;
• Foster both an international and an interdisciplinary approach to the study of disasters and livelihoods; and
• Promote critical thinking on the effective practical application of concepts and principles underlying international and national policies on disaster risk management and livelihoods.

 

At the end of the programme, students should be able to:

• utilize skills gained in a wide range of sectors that are affected by disasters which will enhance their employability
• demonstrate knowledge and new approaches to risk management and humanitarian action which will enhance their performance in the ever-changing operational environment of disaster risk
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to take up higher level responsibilities as they critically evaluate and apply key elements of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery, including the ability to conduct assessments of hazards, risks, vulnerability and capacity.
• demonstrate knowledge on approaches that are used locally, regionally and internationally to reduce and manage hazard risk; and
• pursue PhD studies.

 

Almost all sectors are affected by hazards risk in varying degrees, and this makes students studying towards the MSc in Disaster Risk Management get opportunities in sectors like Agriculture, Public Health, Mining, Development sector (NGOs, UN agencies, Local Authorities), the private sector (e.g. Business Continuity), Integrated Water Resources Management, Security (Police, Defence, etc), Medical field (e.g. Epidemiology). Students who successfully complete this programme can also join the growing pool of academicians and researchers in Disaster Management Studies

 

Subject to provisions of the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations for admission, the following entry requirements shall apply:

• A Bachelors’ degree in Geography, Sociology, Economics, Law, Political Science, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Development Studies from a recognised University or any other relevant field with a minimum aggregate of 2.2.

 

• Employment in the government, Non-Governmental Organisations, or any other civil society organisation in the area of gender policy and women’s rights is an added advantage.

 

• At least two years of professional experience relevant to the programme.

 

• Applicants must have a good written command of English – the working language of the course.

 

• A high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use.

This programme will be offered through weekend classes, evening classes, and open distance learning.  It shall take one and a half years to complete.  The entire Master’s degree shall consist of 8 core courses (offered in two batches of 4 courses each semester) and a dissertation.

8.0 Coursework Assessment

Students will be assessed using assignments (both group and individual) which may be presented in written or class presentation form. The coursework assessment will contribute 30% of the student’s overall mark, while the examination makes up the remaining 70%.

For admission to the examinations, a candidate must:

• Have registered as a student of Women’s University in Africa in accordance with the General Academic Regulations for diplomas and certificates.
• Have successfully completed the approved courses of study to the satisfaction of` the university, including submission and attaining a pass (50% and above) in coursework for individual courses.

 

 

The Msc.DRM degree programme shall be taught using the conventional and innovative methods including lecture and tutorial sessions, educational tours, simulations, individual and group research, seminar presentations and application of e-learning tools. As much as possible, the teaching of the courses shall be student-centred, where candidates shall play a major role in their learning process. The overall aim shall be to roll out a group of autonomous, employable, competent industrial employees, entrepreneurs, academicians and researchers.

 

 

Lectures                                                                                  45

Seminars                                                                                 20

Field visits                                                                                25

 

Preparation for scheduled sessions                                         15

Reading or practice                                                                15

Writing assignments                                                               15

Revision work                                                                         15

 

Final written examinations                                                     3

In-class tests                                                                           2

Presentations                                                                           3

Practical skills                                                                         2

 

Notional study time = 70 + 40+ 10

                                                                                  = 160 hours

 

Therefore, credits for the Master of Arts Strategic Communication Programme (Level 9)

                                                                                                            = 16 credits per course

 

Codes	Course	Credits
MDLS 111	Disaster and Development Theories and Approaches	16
MDLS112	Food and Livelihood Security in Disasters	16
MDLS 113	Disaster Risk Assessment in Livelihoods	16
MDLS 114	Livelihoods, Emergency Preparedness and Response	16

   First Year Semester Two                

Codes	Course	Credits
MDLS 121	Disaster Research Methods and Techniques	16
MDLS 122	Monitoring and Evaluation of Disaster and Livelihoods Projects	16
MDLS 123	Disaster Geo-Information and Livelihoods	16
MDLS 124	Climate Change, Disaster and Livelihoods	16

 

MDLS 211

Disaster and Livelihoods Research Project

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Regulation for Master of Science in Sociology and Gender Studies

• Preamble

Regulations for the Master of Science (MSc) in Sociology and Gender Studies shall apply subject to provisions for both the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations.  Generally, Faculty Regulations shall normally take precedence over specific degree or diploma special regulations where both are read together.

This programme offers a wide range of courses based on contemporary issues in both Sociology and Gender, which have become very important means of interpreting contemporary social life in a critical manner. The theoretical orientations of this programme will include classical and contemporary Sociological theories as well as dominant Gender conceptual frameworks within the student’s programmatic emphasis. 

• Programme Justification

 

There is a significant gap in the country on postgraduate programmes in this area which combines key contemporary sociological and gender issues. Data from analysis of Higher Education Institutions in Zimbabwe revealed that presently, institutions offer postgraduate degrees in either Sociology or Gender Studies. The Master of Science in Sociology and Gender Studies is therefore critical in that it takes an inter-disciplinary approach by combining the two fields of (a) Sociology and (b) Gender Studies. It also offers an opportunity for past and existing WUA students who pursued or are pursuing the Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Gender Development Studies to advance their studies in higher level studies (See attached the Needs Assessment Report). 

• Programme Aim

To create a steady flow of national and international experts who are familiar with key theories and debates in Sociology and Gender Studies.

• Programme Objectives

The overall objectives of the programme are to:

3.1 Provide participants with opportunities to acquire extended and specialised knowledge in Sociology and Gender studies in their theoretical as well as practical dimensions;

3.2 Map links between Sociology and other disciplines relevant to Gender studies.

3.3 Develop and enhance students’ familiarity with key theories and debates in Sociology and Gender Studies.

3.4 Foster an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Sociology and gender; and

3.4 Promote critical thinking on the application of contemporary sociological theories in addressing key normative questions of democracy and social justice from a gendered perspective.

• Intended Learning Outcomes

Students completing the MSc in Sociology and Gender Studies will develop the following competencies:

• Understand and extend Sociology and Gender theoretical frameworks for critically and systematically producing knowledge about social phenomena.
• Relate sociological perspectives to social, economic, and political issues and policies.
• Recognize and understand how structural, cultural, and relational contexts shape systems of gender, power, access, and inequity.
• Develop a reflexive and ethical sense of how diversity operates in social settings.
• Be an informed and critical consumer and producer of sociological knowledge.
• Conceptualize and design research projects, conduct data collection according to established principles, and engage in rigorous analysis.
• Critically evaluate existing research in the field.
• Conduct scholarly and professional activities according to ethical standards.

6.0 Career Prospects and Employment Opportunities

The MSc in Sociology and Gender Studies is a programme that provides students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to become better Practitioners in this field. Students studying for this programme will be able to work in many sectors, including in NGOs, government, and acclaimed academic and research institutions. They degree programme avails opportunities for graduates to be employed as researchers, development consultants, development workers, sociologists, among many other job opportunities.

• Entry Requirements

Subject to provisions of the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations for admission, the following entry requirements shall apply:

 

• A Bachelors’ degree in Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Employment in the government, Non-Governmental Organisations, or any other civil society organisation in the area of gender policy and women’s rights is an added advantage.
• At least two years of professional experience relevant to the programme is an added advantage.
• Applicants must have a good written command of English – the working language of the course. 
• A high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use. 

• Duration of the Programme

This programme shall take one and a half years to complete on full-time basis delivered in block release and conventional classes. The entire Master’s degree shall consist of 8 core courses (offered in two batches of 4 courses each semester), and a dissertation.

9.0 Coursework Assessment

Students will be assessed using assignments (both group and individual) which may be presented in written or class presentation form. The Coursework Assessment will contribute 30% of the student’s overall mark while the examination makes up for the remaining 70%.       

• Admission to Examinations

For admission to the examinations, a candidate must:

• Have registered as a student of Women’s University in Africa in accordance with the General Academic Regulations for Postgraduates.
• Have successfully completed the approved courses of study to the satisfaction of` the university, including submission and attaining a pass (50% and above) in coursework for individual courses.

 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

 

STUDY TIME AND CREDIT HOURS PER COURSE

 

 

ACTIVITY                                                    STUDY TIME COMMITMENT (hours)

Contact time                                                             

Lectures                                                                                  45

Seminars                                                                                 20

Field visits                                                                              25

Sub-total                                                                                            90

 

Self-Directed Learning                                                        

Preparation for scheduled sessions                                         15

Reading or practice                                                                15

Writing assignments                                                               15

Revision work                                                                         15

Sub-total                                                                                            60

 

Scheduled assessment time

Final written examinations                                                     3

In-class tests                                                                           2

Presentations                                                                           3

Practical skills                                                                         2

Sub-total                                                                                            10

Grand total                                                                                        120

 

Notional study time = 70 + 40+ 10

                                                                                  = 160 hours

1 credit = 10 hours

 

Therefore, credits for the Master of Arts Strategic Communication Programme (Level 9)

                                                                                           = 16 credits per course

 

Code	Course	Notional Hours
MSG 111	Politics and Social Theory	16
MSG 112	Gender, Imperialism and International Development	16
MSG 113	Sociology of Modernity	16
MSG 114	Advanced Research methods	16

First Year Semester One

 

                                                                                                              

First Year Semester Two                

Codes	Course
MSG 121	Gender Analysis and Development Practice	16
MSG 122	Sociology of Law	16
MSG 123	Contemporary Feminism	16
MSG 124	Social Movements and Social Justice	16

                       

MSG 125

Dissertation

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Second Year Semester Three                                                                     

           

 

 

Preamble

Regulations for the Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (MSCOM) (Level 9) shall apply subject to provisions for both the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations. Generally Faculty Regulations shall normally take precedence over specific degree special regulations where both are read together.

Rationale for the Programme

Expert communication practitioners in various organizations are part of key personnel as their post cuts across the entire spectrum of activities and departments, and also link with critical external stakeholders, including the media. These practitioners mange the human relations side of the business, which is as important as product quality or service delivery. As such, the job market has many positions that require communication experts. Yet there are only two universities in the country that offer communication related masters degrees, as opposed to the seven universities that offer communication related undergraduate programmes. Yet in Zimbabwe, there are only two universities which offer a postgraduate related qualification, despite having seven universities which offer communication related degrees. Introducing a Master of Art in Strategic Communication (Level 9) will enable graduates of this programme to be the best candidates for the job where such expertise is required. Additionally, the existent postgraduate programmes are geared more towards media studies, rather than communication. This programme will bridge this gap by offering a postgraduate programme that is centred on communication.

 

The environment in which most organisations operate necessitates the ability to adapt to the pace of change, technological advancement and economic instability. In such an increasingly technological, networked and everchanging society, this masters degree will empower its graduates with the advanced knowledge and expertise that is essential to achieve organisational goals, facilitate stakeholder relationships, reputation management, change management employee engagement and media relations at an individual, societal and global level. It would also produce graduates who possess emotional intelligence and strong negotiation skills. Therefore, these graduates would be expert communication practitioners and leaders.

Programme Aim

To offer students a unique blend of human and professional strategic communication theory and skills so that they are able to communicate appropriately and effectively in interpersonal, intercultural, organisational, and mediated settings.

Programme Objectives

The overall objectives of the programme are to:

1.4.1    Provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the theories of strategic communication and persuasion;

1.4.2   Equip students with advanced strategic communication knowledge and expertise that are essential to achieving organisational goals;

1.4.3    Equip students with emotional intelligence and strong negotiation skills;

 

1.4.4 Equip students with the ability to facilitate stakeholder relationships, reputation management,, change management and media relations for an organisation; and

 

 1.4.5   Produce graduates with the innovation and critical thinking skills required to be expert communication practitioners and leaders.

 Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, student should be able to:

 

• Possess strategic thinking and message creation skills that are needed to work in most industries;
• Lead and participate in the team development of organisational communication strategies;
• Implement overall communication objectives, strategies and tactics with ethics and integrity;
• Plan, produce and evaluate strategic communication programmes and campaigns; and
• Succeed in positions that require strategic thinking, planning, project management and content creation.

1.5     Admission

An Admissions Committee administers the policy on admission to the MSCOM programme (Level 9) as per University Regulations, subject to approval by Senate.

1.5.1  Entry Requirements:

A good relevant first general degree (Level 7) or honours degree (Level 8) with an equivalent of 2.2 degree class or an advanced diploma from a recognised institution of higher learning, subject to approval by the Admissions Committee. Prior learning may also be considered by the Admission Committee. In the latter case, three references certifying the candidate’s ability and suitability to undertake the programme are required.

1.5.2 Exemptions:

There shall be no exemptions allowed for any course on the basis of courses previously taken at undergraduate, postgraduate or any other level in programme of study that is deemed to be equivalent to a prescribed course.

1.6    Duration of Programme

The MSCOM programme (Level 9) shall comprise eight taught courses and a dissertation.

The MSCOM degree (Level 9) shall be awarded to candidates who have successfully completed the approved courses and examinations at this University as set out below. There will be evening, holiday/block release and weekend classes which are taught over a total period of eighteen months years divided into three parts comprising two semesters that are devoted to taught courses; and the third semester that is devoted to the writing of a supervised dissertation.

1.7       Assessment of the Students:

Each course shall be assessed continuously and examined. Thus, normally evaluation shall be based on continuous assessment as well as examination.

The weighting shall be as follows:

Coursework                30%

Examination                70%

 

1.8       Career Opportunities

1. Internal/external organisational communication specialists in public sector

private sector and non-profit sector;

1. b) Advertising;
2. c) Public relations;
3. d) Media Consultancy and entrepreneurship;
4. e) Publishing;
5. f) Social research; and
6. g)

 

1.9       STUDY TIME AND CREDIT HOURS PER COURSE

ACTIVITY                                                    STUDY TIME COMMITMENT (hours)

Contact time                                                             

Lectures                                                                                  45

Seminars                                                                                 20

Field visits                                                                              25

Sub-total                                                                                            90

 

Self-Directed Learning                                                        

Preparation for scheduled sessions                                         15

Reading or practice                                                                15

Writing assignments                                                               15

Revision work                                                                         15

Sub-total                                                                                            60

 

Scheduled assessment time

Final written examinations                                                     3

In-class tests                                                                           2

Presentations                                                                           3

Practical skills                                                                         2

Sub-total                                                                                            10

Grand total                                                                                        120

 

Notional study time = 70 + 40+ 10

                                                                                  = 160 hours

1 credit = 10 hours

 

Therefore, credits for the Master of Arts Strategic Communication Programme (Level 9)

                                                                                           = 16 credits per course

 

1.10 Courses on Offer

All courses are compulsory.

First Year First Semester

Code                      Course                               Credits

      MSC111          Theories and Principles of Strategic Communication        16

      MSC112          Gender, Communication and Development                       16

      MSC113          Ethics and Strategic Communication                                 16

      MDS113         Advanced Qualitative Research Methods                          16

 

First Year Second Semester

                               

Code                       Course                                Credits

           

MSC121            Advanced Strategic Communications                              16

MSC122            Risk and Crisis Communication                                       16                                                  

MSC123            Public Diplomacy and Strategic Communication            16

MDS125            Advanced Quantitative Research Methods                      16

 

Second Year First Semester

Code                       Course                                Credits

MSC211               Advanced Publication and Design                                16

MSC212               Communication Training and Development                 16

MSC213               Strategic Communications in a Digital Era                   16

MSC214              Global Media and Cross-cultural Communication         16                                                                

 

Second Year Second Semester                          

Code                       Course                                Credit

MSC 221                 Dissertation                                                                32

 

Total Credits for the Programme are therefore 224 credits