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Acting Dean  

 

Professor  Victor Mugari

Prof Victor Mugari is the Acting Dean of Education.Before his recent appointment November, he was the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, a position he held since February 2020.Before that, he was the Chairperson of the Department of Linguistics from 2017- 2020. He joined the University of Zimbabwe in November 2003. He is an Associate Professor of Linguistics He holds a Doctoral degree in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from the Beijing Language and Culture University (China, 2012). His research interests include Syntax and its interfaces with Semantics, Morphology, Sociolinguistics,Strategic Communication, Bilingualism and Second Language Learning. He is currently working on Sign language research, and language in ICT research. He is an Education 5.0 Champion and has been instrumental in the Transformation Agenda of the Associate colleges in the FAH when he was Deputy Dean. He is a member of the University Quality Assurance Committee and has been responsible for, interalia, authoring the University of Zimbabwe Academic and Institutional Self-Assessment ZIMCHEReport, Screening of the Faculty SOPs and the respective monitoring and Evaluation tools.

 Vision 

To be Recognised as Zimbabwe’s Global Centre of Excellence in Research, Innovation and HigherEducation Training by 2035. 

Mission

University of Zimbabwe provides leadership in relevant and cost effective research, knowledge-based innovative solutions, products and services, advanced educational training and technical advisory for industry,commerce and society to inform modernisation processes in developing economies; contributing to atleast 30% of the advanced knowledge products,processes, goods and services in Zimbabwe’s industry and commerce.

 

Contact Details

Faculty of Education
University of Zimbabwe
Building Number B015
Phone: 303211 Extension 16000
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Education Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes  

No.  PROGRAMME  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  DURATION 
1.  B.Ed Honours Civics Religion and Ethics Education (BEHCRE)  At least 2 'A' Level passes in which the subject of specialisation is represented. Diploma in Religious Studies/Theology/ Philosophy. Five 'O' Levels including English and one indigenous language  4 Years 
2.  Bachelor of Education Honours in Cirriculum Design and Instructional Materials Production (BEHCIMP) 

  Post  A Level  

At least 2 'A' Level passes in which the subject of specialisation is represented. Five 'O' Levels including  English and one indigenous language or as prescribed in the Zimbabwe National Qualification Framework. 

 

4 Years 
   

 Post Diploma 

Diploma in Education in which the subject of specialisation is represented. Five 'O' Levels including English and one indigenous language  as prescribed in the Zimbabwe National Qualification Framework. 

 3 Years 
 3. 

 B.Ed Honours Design and Technology Education (HDTE)  

Options: 

Agricultural Production and the Environment

Post  A-Level  

At least 2 'A' Level passes in Animal Science, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Crop Science, Agricultural Engineering or Horticulture. 

Five 'O' Level passes including English Language, Mathematics, Science, an official indigenous language or approved equivalent.

 

 

 4 Years 
   

 Post Diploma/Certificate in a Technical Area 

National Diploma or Certificate in Agriculture/Horticulture 

 3 and half  Years 
   

 Post Diploma in Education 

Diploma/Certificate in Education, FETC/ FETD with Agriculture as the main subject

 3 Years 
   The Built Environment (BE) 

 Post A-Level 

At least 2 'A' Level passes including Science Subjects ( Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Geography)  Five 'O' Level passes including English Language, Mathematics, Science, Building Technology, and Design  or Technical Graphics and Design, an official indigenous language or approved equivalent . 

 4 Years 
   

 Post Diploma/Certificate in Technical Area 

National Diploma or National Certificate in Building Technology/Brick and Blocklaying, Technical Graphics or equivalent

 3 and half Years 
   

 Post Diploma in Education 

Diploma/ Certificate in Education, FETC/ FETD with Building Technology or Technical Graphics as main subject

 3 Years 
  Family Consumer Science and Technology (FCS) 

Post A- Level 

At least 2 A-Level passes in any of Home Management and Design and any Science subject. Five 'O' Level passes including English Language, Mathematics, Textile Technology and Design or Food Technology and Design, Home Economics or equivalent, an official indigenous language or approved equivalent. 

4 Years 
   Food Science Human Nutrition and Technology (FSHN) 

 Post A- Level 

At least 2 'A' Level passes, in Science Subject (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics) with Food Science or equivalent. 

 4 Years 
   

 Post Diploma in a Technical Area  

National Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism or its equivalent 

 3 and half  Years 
   

 Post Diploma in Education 

Diploma/Certificate in Education, FETC, FETD with Home Economics/ Food Technology/ Hospitality and Tourism as main subject. 

 

 3 Years 
  Gemology and Jewellery Design (GDJ) 

 Post A- Level 

At least 2 'A' Level passes in Design and Technology, or any Science Subject. Five 'O' Level passes including English Language, Mathematics, Art, or Technical Graphics and Design, an official indigenous language or approved equivalent. 

 

 

 4 Years 
   

 Post Diploma in Education 

National Diploma or National Certificate in Wood/Metal/ Mechanical Engineering/ Technical Graphics/ Building Technology/ Art 

 3 and half  Years 
   Product Design anf Technology (PDT)

 Post A-Level 

At least 2 A-Level passes in any of the following: Design and Technology or Art and Design or Technical Graphics or Wood Technology or Metal Technology or any Science subject. Five 'O' Level passes including English Language, Mathematics, an official indigenous language, or approved equivalent 

 4 Years 
   

 Post Diploma/Certificate in Technical Area 

National Diploma or National Certificate in Technical Graphics or Mechanical Engineering or Metal Technology or Wood Technology 

 

 

 3 and half Years 
   

 Post Diploma in Education 

Diploma/Certificate in Education; FETC/FETD with Technical Graphics or Mechanical Engineering or Metal Technology or Wood Technology as main subject 

 3 Years 
   Textile Science Apparel and Technology (TSAD) 

 Post A-Level 

At least 2  'A' passes in any of the following, Textile Science Technology and Design or equivalent, Mathematics, Physics,Chemistry, Art and Design. Five 'O' Level passes including Textile Science Technology and Design or equivalent, Science, English Language, Mathematics, an official indigenous language or approved equivalent. 

 

 4 Years 
   

 Post Diploma in Technical  Area 

National Diploma in Textile Science and Technology or equivalent.

 

 3 and half Years 
   

Post Diploma in Education 

Diploma/Certificate in Education, FETC /FETD with Clothing and Textile Technology or Home Economics as main subject 

 

3 Years 
  Visual Arts Design and Technology (VAD) 

Post 'A' Level 

At least two  'A' Level passes including any of the following subjects; Art, Technical Graphics and Design, Design and Technology, Theatre Arts. At least five 'O'  Level passes including  English and any one of the following subjects: Art, Design and Technology, Technical Graphics  and Design, Theatre Arts 

 3 Years 
   

 Post Diploma in Education 

Diploma/Certificate in Education/ FETC/FETD with Art and Design  as the main subject or National Diploma in Art 

 
 4. 

 B.Ed Honours Honours Development and Management of Early Childhood Schools. BED 

Post Diploma 

Diploma/Certificate in Infant Education/ Early Childhood Development or equivalent from a credible institution. Evidence of practice in an area of specialisation is an added advantage.  

 3 Years 
 5.   B.Ed Honours Early Childhood and Social Policy  (BEDHECSP) 

 Post Diploma 

Diploma/Certificate  in Education with specialisation in Infant Education/ Early Childhood Development or equivalent from a credible institution. 

 3 Years 
6.  Bachelor of Education Honours Development and Management of Junior Schools (BEDHMJE) 

Post Diploma 

Diploma or Cetrtificate in Education, Primary or equivalent from a credible institution. Relevant work experience in education or related discipline is an added advantage. 

 

3 Years 
 7. 

 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Educational Leadership and Governance (BEHLG) 

Options: 

  • Educational Management, Leadershipbin Gender Inclusivity (BEHLGEPP) 
  • Educational Policy, Planning and Quality Management (BEHLGLM) 
 Diploma/Certificate in Education from accredited and recognized institution or equivalent or any other qualification as prescribed in the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework. Applicants must have Mathematics and English at 'O' Level with a symbol C or better. Experience in educational management or in a managerial role in schools/educational institutions will be an added advantage   3 Years 
 8.   Bachelor of Science Honours Educational Materials Production and Instructional Design (HEMPID)   At least 5 'O' Level passes including English Language, Mathematics, an official indigenous Language or approved equivalent and any other subjects deemed necessary by the host department, have a teaching diploma in a relevant area of study or a relevant qualification as stipulated in the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as published by the ZIMCHE from time to time: and have attained satisfactory standard on any entrance test which the University may deem necessary.   3 Years 
 9.   B.Ed. Honours History, Heritage and Economic Development. (BEHHED) 

 At least 2 'A' Level passes in which the subject of specialisation is represented. Five 'O' Levels including English and one indigenous Language

Diploma in Education in which the subject of specialisation is represented. Five 'O' Levels including English and one indigenous Language 

 3 Years 
10. 

BED Honours  Junior Education (BEDHJE) 

Options: 

Science, Mathematics, Social Science,  Visual and Performing Arts, Language 

Post 'A' Level 

5 'O' Level passes including English or equivalent as stipulated in the National Qualifications framework. At least 2 'A' Level passes of which the subject of specialisation is represented. Relevant work experience in education or related discipline is an added advantage. 

Post Diploma 

Diploma/Certificate in Education, Primary.Must have done a main subject in the preferred option. Relevant work experience in education or related discipline is an added advantage. 

 

 

 4 Years 
 11. 

 B.Ed Honours Language and Literature (BEHLL) 

Options: 

English Language and Sustainable Development (BEHLLE) 

Shona and Development (BEHLLS) 

Ndebele and Development (BEHLLN) 

 At least 2 'A' Level passes in which the subject of specialisation is represented. Five 'O' Levels including English and one indigenous Language  4  Years 
 12.   Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psycho-Social  Guidance and Counselling (BSHGC) 

 Post 'A' Level 

Two 2 'A' Level passes in which the subject of specialisation is represented. Five 'O' Levels including English Language, Mathematics, and one indigenous Language as prescribed in the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework. 

 Post Diploma  

Diploma in Education  in which the subject of specialisation is represented. Five 'O' Levels including English Language, Mathematics, and one indigenous Language as prescribed in the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework.

 3 Years 
 13. 

 Bachelor of Education (Honours) Science Education and Applications (BEDSEA) 

Options

Biology, Chemistry,  Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics  

Apply through: 

Belvedere Technical Teachers College, Mutare Teachers College and Hillside Teachers College 

At least 5 'O' Level passes including English Language, Mathematics, an official indigenous language or approved equivalent  and any other subjects deemed necessary by the host department. Have a teaching diploma in a relevant area of study or a relevant qualification  as stipulated by National Qualification  Framework (NQF) as published by the ZIMCHE from time to time: and have attained satisfactory standard on any entrance test which the University may deem necessary.   3 Years 
 14.   Bachelor of Education Honours Special Needs and Assistive Technologies (BEHSNAT) 

 Post 'A' Level 

Two 'A' Level passes in which the subject of specialisation is represented. Five 'O' Levels including English Language, Mathematics, and one indigenous Language or as prescribed in the Zimbabwe National Qualifications  

Normal Entry 

Diploma/Certificate in Education from accredited and recognised institution or equivalent or any other qualification as prescribed in the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework. Diploma/Certificate in Special Needs Education/Inclusive  Education is an added advantage. 

 4 Years  

 

 

3 Years 

 Post-graduate Programmes 

NO. PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  DURATION 
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Education Instructional  System Designs and Practice (PGDPEIDP)  First Degree from a recognised University in which at least one teaching subject is represented. Five 'O' Levels including English Language and one indigenous Language as prescribed in the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework.  1.5 to 2 Years 
2.  Master of Education Art and Design Education (MEDAD)

An appropriate Honours Degree or a general degree or approved equivalent qualification and have obtained at least a lower second division or its equivalent in the area of specialization.A graduate Diploma in Education of this University or its equivalent, and attained a satisfactory standard on any entrance test which the University may deem necessary. 

1.5 to 2 Years 
3.  Master of Education  Assistive Technologies Development and Production (MEATDP) 

Normal entry: A Bachelor's degree with at least a 2.1 in Engineering, Social Sciences, or a disability studies related degree or  equivalent qualification in a discipline that provides suitable basis for programming ( eg computing, mechanical, biomedical, electrical or electronic engineering) or a relevant qualification as stipulated by the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework 

Special Entry: Three years experience of working in design or assistive  technology development. 

1.5 to 2 Years 
4.  Master of Science Clinical Educational Psychology (MSCEP)  Applications should have an Honours Degree in Psychology from accredited and recognized institution as prescribed in the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework plus one-year relevant Schools Psychological Service or teaching experience   1.5 to 2 Years
 5.   Master of Science Design and Technology Production Systems (MSDTPS)  Applicants must have a technological background at the following levels: Bachelor of Education Degree from an accredited or recognized institution or Post Graduate Diploma in Education with specialisation, Bachelor of Science Education or any other similar qualification as stipulated in the ZNQF/ Regional QF or equivalent and obtained at least a lower second (2.2) division or its approved equivalent in the area of specialization. Special entry: Practitioners from industry with Approved Prior Learning   1.5 to 2 Years 
 6 .  Masters of Science Early Childhood Development and Social Practice  (MScECDSP)   Applicants should have a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Degree or equivalent from a recognised University with an overall grade 2.2 or better. Relevant work experience in education and allied professions is an added advantage.   1.5 to 2 years 
 7. 

 Master of Education  Educational Leadership and Ethics (MEELE) 

Options: 

-Educational Management, Leadership and Gender Inclusivity (MEELELGI) 

-Educational Policy, Planning and Quality Management  (MEELEPP)

 

Applicants must have obtained a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Zimbabwe or its equivalent with an overall grade of 2.2 or better in Educational Management. Candidates who do not possess an Undergraduate degree in Educational Administration/Management will study the programme in 4 semesters   18 Months 
 8. 

 Master of Educational Foundations  Heritage and Learning 

Options; 

Sociology of Education (MEFHLS) 

Philosophy  of Education  and Professional Development  (MEFHLP) 

 Bachelor of Education Degree from an accredited and recognised institution or Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grade C.E , B.Sc Education as prescribed in the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework   1.5 to 2 Years 
 9.  Master of Education Higher and Tertiary Education Systems (MEHTES)   Applicants should have a Masters degree with at least 2.2 in any discipline and should be involved in teaching and training. Applicants must be teaching in a higher teaching institution or involved in training of personnel but without a recognized qualification.  1.5 to 2 Years 
 10.   Master of Education Inclusive Education (MEIE)  Normal Entry: A Bachelor Degree or Postgraduate diploma from an accredited and recognized institution or its equivalence in inclusive education or special needs education as stipulated by the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework. Special Entry: Bachelor of Education degree with long-standing recognized and traceable contribution to inclusive education   1.5 to 2 Years 
 11.   Master of Education Language Development and Technology (MELDT)   At least a 2.2 degree class for B.Ed degree or first Degree (with GDE/PGDE)  from a recognized University, in which the area of specialization is represented   1.5 to 2 Years 
12.  Master of Education Multi-lingual Education (MEME)  At least a 2.2 degree class for B.Ed degree or first Degree (with GDE/PGDE)  from a recognized University, in which the area of specialization is represented  1.5 to 2 Years 
13.  Master of Education Music Production (MEDMP)  An appropriate Honours Degree or a general degree or approved equivalent qualification. The applicant should have obtained at least a lower second division or its approved equivalent in the area of specialization. A graduate Diploma in Education from the University or its equivalent and the applicant should have attained a satisfactory standard on any entrance test which the Univerisity may deem necessary 1.5 to 2 Years 
14. Master of Education Primary Education (MEDPED)  Applicants should have a Bachelor of Education Primary or equivalent from a recognized University with an overall grade of 2.2 or better or Post Graduate Diploma in Education  1.5 to 2 Years 
15.

Master of Science, Science Technology and Innovation Education (MSSTIE) 

Options: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics 

The candidate should have a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Post graduate Diploma in Education from an accredited or recognized institution, or BEd in Science Education or any other qualification as stipulated by ZNQF  18 Months 
16.  Master of Education Sports  Science Education (MEDSSE)  An appropriate Honours Degree or a general degree or approved equivalent qualification. The applicant should have obtained at least a lower second division or its approved equivalent in the area of specialization. A graduate Diploma in Education from the University or its equivalent and the applicant should have attained a satisfactory standard on any entrance test which the Univerisity may deem necessary 1.5 to 2 Years 
17.  Master of Education Transformative Cirriculum Theory and Practice (METCTP)  Bachelor of Education Cirriculum Design and Instructional Materials Production, and any other relevant degree programme in which the Cirriculumn Theory component is strongly represented or relevant Post Graduate Diploma in Education as prescribed in the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework.  1.5 to 2 Years 
18.

Master of Science Technology and Innovation Education (MSTIE)  

Options:

Biology (MSSTIEB)

Chemistry (MSSTIEC) 

Computer Science  (MSSTIECS) 

Geography (MSSTIEG)

Mathematics (MSSTIEM)  

The candidate should have a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from an accredited or recognized institution, or BEd in Science Education or any other qualification as stipulated by ZNQF 1.5 to 2 Years 

 

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