THE UNIVERSITY OF ESWATINI

2021 PROSPECTUS FOR

UNDERGRADUATE

PROGRAMMES

Admissions Office

University of Eswatini

February 2021

Thank you for your enquiry about the University of Eswatini.

The aim of the booklet is to provide information about:

 The University and services it offers.

 The Undergraduate Study Programmes

 The Admission Requirements

 The Application Procedure

Please note that the information contained in this booklet was correct at the time of going to print but may be

changed without notice.

Please address correspondence to:

The Registrar

Attention: Admissions Office

University of Eswatini

Private Bag 4

KWALUSENI

M201

Or

Email us at [email protected]

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 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Historical Note

The University Of Eswatini (UNESWA) developed from the University of Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini
(UBLS), formerly known as the University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland and Swaziland (UBBS), which had its
headquarters in Lesotho between 1964 and 1975. The UBBS had developed from the Pius XII Catholic
University College at Roma – so our history has quite deep roots. UNESWA achieved its independent status as
a fully-fledged University in 1982.

Since achieving university status, UNESWA has continued to grow and to develop in accordance with its stated
aim of assisting national development. Student enrolment in accordance has risen steadily, paralleled by an
ever-increasing output of graduates since the University’s first Congregation for the conferment of Degrees in
1982. In all 20545 degrees have been conferred, 1156 of them at the 2019 Graduation. The chief mandate,
which the university has tried to implement, is human resource production. This is clearly indicated in the type
of programmes selected at the beginning, which still constitute a major part of UNESWA programmes. Four
levels, Certificate, Diploma, Degree, and Masters were deliberately structured so as to allow upward mobility
and a second chance to those who left school at the lower levels.

Responding to emergent national needs, UNESWA has embarked upon a new phase of development. Faculties
have strengthened their programmes in an attempt to create educational and training opportunities for various
individuals who have been unable, for one reason or another, to undertake conventional university education.
UNESWA created also the Institute of Distance Education (IDE) in 1996 to offer university education using the
distance education delivery methods.

As it continues to evolve, UNESWA is firmly committed to a programme of expansion and development to

retain its relevance and the aim of producing the expert human resource, which the kingdom needs.

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 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

The University Library consists of three decentralized but co-ordinate units at Kwaluseni, Luyengo and
Mbabane campuses. The main library at Kwaluseni has recently been extended and is now housed in a very fine
air-conditioned building at the centre for the campus. The library holds an interesting collection of publications
and documents related to Eswatini. Librarians are available to provide answers to queries and advice on the use
of library materials for diverse information needs.

Non-members of the University should enquire from the Librarian about the services available to external
borrowers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A Guide for Prospective Students – 2021/2022

Further information can be obtained from the University of Eswatini Calendar 2020/2021. The copies of the
Calendar can be downloaded from the University website attached below.

http://www.uneswa.ac.sz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FINAL-CALENDAR-2020-TO-2021-pdf.pdf

N.B. Fees are listed at the back of this pamphlet.

The closing date for receipt of all applications is 26th March 2021.

NOTIFICATION OF OUTCOME OF APPLICATION

All candidates who apply for admission to the University are notified of the outcome of their applications by
end of June of the year for which admission is sought.

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 POINT SCALE FOR ASSESSING QUALIFICATIONS

SENIOR
POINTS CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE GCE GCE NSC/IEB
CERTIFICATE

ACHIEVEMENT
HIGCSE/AS IGCSE/ SGCSE HG SG A-LEVEL O-LEVEL
LEVEL

10 A

9 1 A (90-100) A B

8 2 A (80-90) A* B C A1 7 (90-100)

7 3 B A C A D A2 7 (80-90)

6 4 C B D B E B 6

5 D C E C N OR O OR C 5
SUBSIDIARY

4 E D F D D 4

3 E E E 3

0 F F F

0 G

IGCSE Grades:

A*,A,B,C D,E F,G

CREDIT PASS FAIL

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The table above indicates the points attained from each grade. These points are calculated from the best six subjects.
Note: The General and Faculty Requirements stated still need to be fulfilled.

How to calculate points:

Example: If a candidate doing IGCSE/SGCSE gets the following grades

 Mathematics B

 English as a Second Language D

 SiSwati C

 Religious Education A

 Business Studies A

 Economics C

 Accounts B

 History C

The points tally would be:

 7 (Religious Education)

 7 (Business Studies)

 6 (Accounts)

 6 (Mathematics)

 5 (SiSwati)

 5 (Economics)

Total points = 36, however due to the D in English the candidate would not qualify.

The cut-off points for each programme for the previous three years are shown in the table below. Use this information
as a guide as to which programme you best qualify with your results.

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 CUT-OFF POINTS: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 &2020
Programme 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
B.Sc. Agric. & Bio-syst. Eng. 36 37 37 37 35
B.Sc. Agric. Econ. & AgriBus. Mgt. 34 34 35 35 35
B.Sc. Agricultural Education 36 36 36 36 36
B.Sc. Agricultural extension - - - 31 33
B.Sc. Agronomy 33 35 33 34 33
B.Sc. Animal Science 34 34 35 34 33
B.Sc. Animal Science (Dairy) - - 31 33 -
B.Sc. Horticulture - - - - -
B.Sc. Food Science Nutrition & Tech. 33 32 34 33 34
B.Sc. Consumer Science - - 32 33 33
B.Sc. Consumer Science Ed. 34 22 34 35 35
B.Sc. Textile & Apparel Design & Mgt. - - - - -
Bachelor of Commerce (N/P) 36 36 36 37 38
B.Ed. Secondary (Business Education) 34 34 35 35 35
B.Ed. Secondary (Humanities) 37 36 37 37 37
B.Ed. Secondary (Science) 36 36 37 37 39
Bachelor of Nursing Science (N/P) 41 42 41 42 42
B.Sc. in Environmental Health Science (N/P) 38 38 38 39 39
B.Sc. in Environmental Mgt. & Occup. Safety & Health 37 36 37 35 37
B.Sc. in Environmental Mgt. & Water Resources 36 35 36 36 36
B.Sc. in Environmental Health & Food Science 35 35 35 36 36
B.A. Humanities (F/T) 33 34 34 35 35
B.A. J.M.C. 30 33 34 34 34
B.Sc. in Computer Science Education 32 34 35
B.Sc. in Information Technology 33 35 37
B.Sc. in Information Science - 33
B.Sc. in Geographical Information Systems 33
Bachelor of Science 36 38 37 37 38
B.Eng. (Electrical & Electronic) 41 41 40 41 41
B.A. Social Science 36 36 37 36 36
B.A. Social Work 35 35 35 36 36
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) 31 31 33 34 34
B.A. Humanities (IDE) - - - - -
B.Ed. Secondary (Humanities) - IDE - - - - -
B.Ed. Secondary (Business Education) - IDE - - - - -
Bachelor of Commerce (N/P) - IDE - - - - -
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – IDE - - - - -
B.Sc. in Information Technology - IDE - -
Diploma in Law (IDE) - - - - -
Diploma in Adult Education - - - - -

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The University offers the following certificate, diploma and degree programmes:

FACULTY CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES

1. AGRICULTURE B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Management
B.Sc. in Agricultural Education
B.Sc. in Agricultural Extension
B.Sc. in Agronomy
B.Sc. in Animal Science
B.Sc. in Animal Science (Dairy)
B.Sc. in Horticulture
B.Sc. in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering

2. COMMERCE Bachelor of Commerce

3. CONSUMER B.Sc. in Food Science, Nutrition & Technology

SCIENCES B.Sc. in Consumer Science
B.Sc. in Consumer Science Education
B.Sc. in Textile and Apparel Design & Management

4. EDUCATION Certificate in Adult Education

Diploma in Adult Education
Bachelor of Education Primary (Language Arts)
Bachelor of Education Primary (Social Studies)
Bachelor of Education Primary (Science)
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Science)
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Business Education)
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Humanities)
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education

5. HEALTH SCIENCES Bachelor of Nursing Science – (Old Programme)

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Science
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health & Food Science
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management & Occupational Safety &
Health
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management & Water Resources
Bachelor of Nursing Science (New Programme)
Post-Diploma Certificate in Community Mental Health Nursing Science
Post-Diploma Certificate in Midwifery Science
Post- Diploma Certificate in Nephrology

6. HUMANITIES Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication

7. SCIENCE & Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)

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ENGINEERING Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Science
Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science
8. SOCIAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Bachelor of Social Work

9. INSTITUTE OF Certificate in Portuguese

DISTANCE Certificate in Psychosocial Support
EDUCATION Diploma in Law
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Education Primary (Social Studies)
Bachelor of Education Primary (Language Arts)
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Business Education)
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Humanities)
Bachelor of Education (Adult Education)
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science (Completion)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (P.G.C.E)

ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

If you have decided to apply for admission, there are certain minimum requirements that you will need to meet in
order to be considered for admission. There are many more applicants than there are places available and, therefore,
the University has to use selection procedures. Applying to the University does not guarantee a place.

In order to enter the University to study for a degree programme, you MUST have a minimum of SIX CREDIT
PASSES (C GRADE OR BETTER) in the SGCSE/IGCSE, and these must include passes at C GRADE OR BETTER
IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND FOUR OTHER RELEVANT SUBJECTS.

The Mature Age Entry Scheme (details obtainable on request) serves as an alternative route for this special group of
applicants i.e. applicants over 22 years of age who do not meet the normal entrance requirements. You must also note
carefully the Special Requirements for the programme in each Faculty before you choose the programme you wish to
apply for.

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

The Faculty of Agriculture offers the following degree programmes;

Agriculture-Related Programmes;

o Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

o Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and AgriBusiness Management
o Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education
o Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension
o Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
o Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
o Bachelor of Science in Animal Science (Dairy)
o Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

Entrance Requirements:

a) SGCSE/IGCSE Admissions
Candidates must have an International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)/Swaziland
General Certificate of Secondary Education (SGCSE); or another internationally recognized, comparable
certificate. All candidates must have at least credit passes (C grades or better) in English Languages,
Mathematics, and two Science subjects. A credit pass in Agriculture or Agricultural Science (for any
agriculture related degree programme) will be accepted as a Science subject.

The Science subjects will include: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Biology, Integrated Science
and Combined Science.
b) A’ level Admissions
A student may be exempted from taking courses already passed at “A” Level with a C grade or better.
c) Diploma Admissions
Applicants wishing to study for a B.Sc. Degree in Faculty of Agriculture must have:
 Completed the relevant 2-year Diploma Programme in the Faculty of Agriculture, UNESWA,
or its equivalent. Such candidates will be admitted to Level 1 of the degree programme.
OR
 Completed the relevant 3-year Diploma Programme in the Faculty of Agriculture, UNESWA or
its equivalent. Such candidates will be admitted to Level 2 or 3 of the degree programme.
 Candidates admitted under (c) shall receive exemption from equivalent courses, taken during
the diploma programme. Exemption from such courses may be approved by the Senate on the
recommendation of the Faculty of Agriculture, which shall have determined the courses from
which candidates may be exempted for each programme.
 Candidates admitted under (c) shall be required to take courses in Level 1 or Level 2 not taken
during the diploma programme.
 For candidates admitted under (c), the relevant diploma shall be:
• Diploma in Agricultural Education for B.Sc. (Ag. Ed)
• Diploma in Agriculture for other Agriculture related programmes
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 2. FACULTY OF COMMERCE

o Bachelor of Commerce (Full-Time)

The Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) is a four year degree programme offered on a fulltime basis. On
successful completion of the first two years, students will be eligible to major in any one of the
following if they meet the necessary conditions:
 B. Com (Accounting and Finance)
 B. Com (Marketing)
 B. Com (Management)
• To specialise in B.Com Accounting and Finance a student must have passed Introduction to
Financial Accounting 1 (ACF111), Introduction to Financial Accounting 11 (ACF112),
Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 (ACF 211) and Intermediate Financial Accounting
11(ACF212).
• To specialise in B.Com Management a student must have passed Principles of Management
(BUS134), Organisational Theory and Behaviour 1(BUS231) and Organisational Theory and
Behaviour 11(BUS232).
• To specialise in B.Com Marketing a student must have passed Principles of Marketing
(BUS122) and Marketing Management (BUS221) .

DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entrance requirement for the Degree programme shall be:

a) International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)/SGCSE Candidates

A minimum of six passes in the IGCSE/SGCSE, which must include passes at C grade or better
in English, and Mathematics plus a credit in a minimum of two subjects drawn from the list
below:
Economics Information Technology
Business Studies SiSwati
Accounts Biology
Additional Mathematics Afrikaans
French Combined Science
English Literature Design Technology
Geography History
Religious Studies Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Fashion and Fabrics

OR

b) A minimum of six passes in the G.C.E. O’ Level, which must include passes at C grade or
better in English Language and Mathematics plus a credit in a minimum of two subjects
drawn from the list below:
Additional Mathematics Agriculture

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 Bible Knowledge Biology
Combined Science Commerce
Chemistry Economics
French Geography
General Science History
Human and Social Biology Physics
Physical Science Principles of Accounts
SiSwati
OR
c) A recognized equivalent qualification.
OR
d) A’ Level Admission (As in the Academic General Regulations)
OR
e) Mature Entry Admission:

DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA HOLDERS

a) Holders of the Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies (DABS) (or its equivalent),
who intend to study for the Bachelor of Commerce degree, will be eligible to enter Level 1
of the Four-Year Bachelor of Commerce Degree Programme.
b) Holders of the Diploma in Commerce from UNESWA or its equivalent from a recognised
institution may be eligible to enter Level 3 of the Four-Year Bachelor of Commerce Degree
Programme. Such candidates may be required to take any other course as directed by
Senate.
c) Holders of Diploma in Business-related studies from a recognised institution may be
eligible for admission into Level 1.

3. FACULTY OF CONSUMER SCIENCES

The Faculty of Consumer Sciences offers the following degree programmes;
Consumer Science-Related Programmes

o Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Nutrition and Technology

o Bachelor of Science in Consumer Science
o Bachelor of Science in Consumer Science Education
o Bachelor of Science in Textile and Apparel Design and Management.

Entrance Requirements:

a) SGCSE/IGCSE Admissions
Candidates must have an International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)/Swaziland
General Certificate of Secondary Education (SGCSE); or another internationally recognized, comparable
certificate. All candidates must have at least credit passes (C grades or better) in English Languages,
Mathematics, and two Science subjects. A credit pass in Home Economics, or Home Management or Food
and Nutrition or Fashion and Fabrics (for any Consumer Science related degree programme) will be accepted
as a Science subject.

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 The Science subjects will include: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Biology, Integrated Science and
Combined Science.
b) A level Admissions

A student may be exempted from taking courses already passed at “A” Level with a C grade or better.

c) Diploma Admissions

Applicants wishing to study for a B.Sc. Degree in Faculty of Consumer Sciences must have:

 Completed the relevant 2-year Diploma Programme in the Faculty of Agriculture, UNESWA, or its
equivalent. Such candidates will be admitted to year 1 of the degree programme.
OR
 Completed the relevant 3-year Diploma Programme in the Faculty of Agriculture, UNESWA or its
equivalent. Such candidates will be admitted to Level 3 of the degree programme.
i. Candidates admitted under (c) shall receive exemption from equivalent courses, taken during the
diploma programme. Exemption from such courses may be approved by the Senate on the
recommendation of the Faculty of Consumer Sciences Board, which shall have determined the
courses from which candidates may be exempted for each programme.
ii. Candidates admitted under (c) shall be required to take courses in Level 1 or Level 2 not taken
during the diploma programme.
iii. For candidates admitted under (c), the relevant diploma shall be:
Diploma in Home Economics Education for B.Sc. (Consumer Science. Ed.) Or Diploma in Home
Economics for other Consumer Science related programmes

4. FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Programmes of the Faculty of Education

Programmes of study for the following certificates, diplomas and degrees are offered in the faculty in
conjunction with other Faculties or Departments of the University.

Degree of Bachelor of Education: There are two full-time programmes – the secondary B.Ed. programme
and the primary B.Ed. programme.

Post–Graduate Certificate in Education: a pre–service programme for holders of an appropriate degree.

Certificate and Diploma in Adult Education: The programmes are offered to adult education practitioners.

Certificate in Physical Education (Currently not offered): This is a one-year, full-time study programme
intended to provide appropriately trained and skilled teachers in the area of physical education in the primary
schools of Eswatini.

i. Certificate in Adult Education

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 Normally, the duration of the Certificate programme shall be two (2) semesters of full-time study or
four (4) semesters of part- time.
The part-time certificate programme will include two (2) weeks of residential sessions in each
semester.
It is intended for candidates who wish to become adult educators.
Entrance Requirements
a) Direct Entry
An applicant to the Certificate in Adult Education programme shall be required to have a minimum
of SGCSE/IGCSE/GCE O’ Level/COSC or its equivalent, with four (4) passes including English
Language.
b) Mature Age Entry
As in the Academic General Regulations

ii. Diploma in Adult Education

This programme is offered on a full-time and Part time study.
The Part-time Diploma programme will include two (2) weeks of residential sessions in each
semester.
Entrance Requirements:
In addition to the requirements of the General Regulation the following shall apply:
a) Direct Entry
An applicant to the Diploma in Adult Education programme shall be required to have a minimum of
six passes in the SGCSE/IGCSE/GCE O’ Level/COSC or its equivalent, which must include a C
grade or better in four subjects including English Language.
b) A Holder of a Certificate
An applicant to the Diploma in Adult Education must have at least a pass in the Certificate in Adult
Education or equivalent.
c) Mature Age Entry
(As in the Academic General Regulations)
iii. Bachelor of Education (Primary)
o B.Ed. Primary (Language Arts)
o B.Ed. Primary (Science)
o B.Ed. Primary (Social Studies)

Entrance Requirements:
A Holder of Teachers’ Certificates or Diplomas
An applicant who has obtained a pass in at least one of the qualifications listed below will be
considered for admission to the programme.
 A Diploma in Education (Primary or Secondary or In-Service) (PTD/STD).
 The two-year Secondary Teachers’ Certificate (STC).
 A recognised equivalent.
Their major subjects must fit into an acceptable Year 1 Programme approved by the Faculty of
Education. The Subjects are:
Language Arts
Social Studies

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 Science
iv. Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Entrance Requirements
a) Direct entry through SGCSE/IGCSE, GCE O’Level and COSC or Equivalent. An applicant with the
above qualifications shall be considered for direct entry into the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
programme according to the specialisations listed below.
o B.Ed. Secondary (Business Studies)
In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, an applicant to the
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Business Studies) programme must have a C grade or better in
Mathematics.
o B.Ed. Secondary (Humanities)
An applicant to the Bachelor of Education Secondary (Humanities) programme must satisfy the
requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations.
o B.Ed. Secondary (Science)
In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, an applicant to the
Bachelor of Education Secondary (Science) programme with any of the following:
 A grade C or better in Mathematics and
 Two of the following; Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physical Science, Physics OR Co-
ordinated Sciences.
 a C grade or better in any other subject.

b) Holders of Teachers’ Certificates or Diplomas

An applicant who obtained at least one of the qualifications listed below will be considered for
admission to the programme.
 A Diploma in Education (Secondary or In-Service) (STD).
 The two-year Secondary Teachers’ Certificate (STC).
 A recognised equivalent.
v. Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (Full-time)
The Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (P.G.C.E.) is offered as a full-time programme, for a
one-year duration. The applicant will normally be expected to take a curriculum studies course
reflecting the subject(s) studied in the degree.
Entrance Requirements:
In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations the following
entrance requirements shall apply:
An applicant to the Post Graduate Certificate in Education shall be required to have at least a
Bachelor’s Degree (including the Bachelor of Engineering) from UNESWA or any recognised
institution. The applicant must also have an average GPA of 2.0 (D grade) or better in at least one
subject to make up his or her teaching subject(s). Teaching subject(s) are:
Accounting English
African Languages Geography
French (currently not offered) History
Biology / Life Sciences Mathematics
Business Studies Physics
Chemistry Religious Education
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 Commerce Economics

5. FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Programmes of study may be offered in the following degrees:

o Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Science

o Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health & Food Science
o Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management & Occupational Safety & Health
o Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management & Water Resources
o Bachelor of Nursing Science (New Programme)
o Bachelor of Nursing Science (Old Programme)
o Bachelor of Science in Community Health Nursing (Currently not offered)

Entrance Requirements
The minimum entrance requirements for all the above degree programmes offered by the Faculty
shall be:
a) Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education (SGCSE)/International General
Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Admissions
A minimum of six passes in the IGCSE/SGCSE which must include passes at C grade or better
in:
 English Language and Mathematics and
 Two (2) of the following:
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Physics
 Geography or Agriculture (Environmental Health Science only)
 Physical Science or Combined Science
 Any other subject.
b) O-Level Admissions:
A minimum of six passes in the GCE O’Level which must include passes at C grade or better
in:
 English Language and Mathematics and
 Two (2) of the following:
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Physics
 Science (Biology/Chemistry)
 Combined Science
 Human and Social Biology
 Additional Combined Science
 Geography or Agriculture (Environmental Health Science only)
 Any other subject

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 c) The Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE)/
Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Admissions
A minimum of six passes in the HIGCSE/AS which must include passes at C grade or better in:

 English Language and Mathematics and

 Two (2) of the following:
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Physics
 Geography or Agriculture (Environmental Health Science only)
 Physical Science or Combined Science
 Any other subject
OR
 A recognised equivalent qualification to any of the above
d) A’ Level Admission:
Candidates who have taken acceptable A’ Level examinations and who have at least two grades of
C or better at A’ Level or an equivalent qualification may be exempted from first year of degree
programme, provided they fit into an acceptable year II programme.
e) Entrance into Post-Diploma Certificates

The duration of the full-time Certificate in Community Mental Health Nursing, Certificate in
Midwifery Science and Certificate in Nephrology shall be one academic year of study.

Requirements:
 Diploma in General Nursing Science (or similar qualification)
 Current registration with the Swaziland Nursing Council as a nurse.

6. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
i. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
a) SGCSE/IGCSE/GCE O-LEVEL or its equivalent
In addition to the requirements stipulated in the General Regulations, all candidates intending to
enter the Bachelor of Arts Programme in Journalism and Mass Communication must have a C grade
or better in SiSwati or any other language.
b) DIPLOMA HOLDERS
A Holder of a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from UNESWA or any other
recognized institution of higher learning, will be eligible to enter the Degree Programme. The level
of entry will be determined by Senate on the recommendation of the Department.

ii. Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

a) SGCSE/IGCSE/GCE O-LEVEL or its equivalent
In addition to the requirements stipulated in the General Regulations, candidates intending to enrol
for the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities must have:

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  C grade or better in any two of the following subjects
English Literature, History,
Geography, French,
Religious Knowledge, SiSwati
b) A candidate who wishes to take Geography, Environmental Science and Planning must have C or
better in SGCSE/IGCSE Mathematics or “O” Level Mathematics.
OR
c) Mature Age Entry Scheme applicable to Degree programmes.

7. FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

i) Bachelor of Science
This is a 4-year programme for advancement of studies in the Sciences. In Year 1, each student
must take Academic Communication Skills, HIV Prevention, Infection and Management of AIDS,
Computer Skills Foundation (Introduction to Computer Science for those planning to specialize in
computer science), Mathematics and two Science subjects as guided by the possible career the
student may wish to pursue.
The major subject combinations possible are:
[1] – BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES/CHEMISTRY
[2] – CHEMISTRY/PHYSICS
[3] – GEP//BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
[4] – MATHEMATICS/PHYSICS
[5] – CHEMISTRY/MATHEMATICS
[6] – GEP/MATHEMATICS
[7] – MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE
[8] – GEP/CHEMISTRY
[9] – GEP/PHYSICS
[10] – GEP/COMPUTER SCIENCE
[11] – PHYSICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE
[12] _ MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS
[13] _ MATHEMATICS/ECONOMICS
GEP means – Geography, Environmental Science and Planning

Entrance Requirements:
Entrance to the B.Sc. programmes may be based on SGCSE/IGCSE, GCE O’ level, A’ level or any
other equivalent qualification as explained in the section below. In addition, a cut-off point set by
the Admissions Committee may be used.

a) Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education (SGCSE/IGCSE) Admissions

The minimum requirement for entrance to the Bachelor of Science degree programme shall be a
minimum of six credit passes (C grade or better) in the SGCSE/IGCSE in:
 English Language and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
 Either
Co-ordinated Sciences
OR
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 Two of the following:
Additional Mathematics*
Biology
Chemistry
Combined Science
Geography
Information and Communication Technology
Physics
Physical Science
*Will not count if used in the minimum requirement of mathematics/additional mathematics
(iii) Any other subject
b) GCE O’ Level Admissions
The minimum requirement for entrance to the Bachelor of Science degree programme shall be:
 A minimum of six credit passes (C grade or better) in the GCE O’ level which must include
a C grade or better in
 English Language and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
 Either two of the following:
 Additional Combined Science and Combined Science
OR
 Two of the following:
 Additional Mathematics*
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Geography
 Physics
 Science (Chemistry/Physics)
 Any other subject
OR
 Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) with a minimum of 5 credits (C grade or
better), which must include subjects, listed in (a) above.

c) A’ Level Admissions and other Qualifications

An applicant who has taken acceptable A’ Level examinations and who has at least two grades of C
or better at A’ Level, or an equivalent qualification, in the relevant Science subjects offered at the
University, MAY be exempted from Level1 of the B.Sc. degree provided he/she fits into an
acceptable subject major combination. Such an applicant may be required to take and pass courses
normally taken by students in year 1.
ii) Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
This is a 5-year programme. An applicant who intends to join this programme, which begins in
Year1, must take Academic Communications Skills, HIV Prevention, Infection and Management of
AIDS, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Skills Foundation (Introduction to Computer Science)
and Physics.

Entrance Requirements:
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Entrance to the B. Eng. Programme may be based on SGCSE/ IGCSE/ GCE O’ Level or any other
equivalent qualifications as explained in the sections below. In addition, a cut-off point set by the
Admissions Committee may be used.
a) Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education (SGCSE/IGCSE) Admissions
The minimum requirement for entrance to the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering degree programme shall be a minimum of six passes in the IGCSE/SGCSE, which
must include a C grade or better in 5 subjects to be chosen as follows:
 English Language and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
 Either Co-ordinated Sciences
OR
 (Physical Science or Physics
AND
 any ONE of the following:
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Combined Science
 Geography
 Information and Communication Technology
 Any other subject
b) GCE O’ Level Admissions
The minimum requirement for entrance to the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic
degree programme shall be a minimum of six passes in the GCE O-Level, which must include a C
grade or better in 5 subjects to be chosen as follows:
 English and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics
 EITHER
 Additional Combined Science and Combined Science
OR
 Physics OR Physical Science
AND
o Any one of the following:
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Geography
 Information and Communication Technology
o Any other subject(s)
c) Cambridge Overseas Schools Certificate (COSC) with a minimum of 5 credits (C grade or
better), which must include the subjects, listed in (a) and (b) above.
d) A’ Level Admissions and other Qualifications
An applicant who has taken acceptable A’ Level examinations or an equivalent qualification and has
obtained grades of C or better in Mathematics and Physics, MAY be exempted from Level 1 of B.
Eng. Programme.
e) Candidates from outside Eswatini

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 Candidates from outside Eswatini may, subject to BOTH the Admissions Committee AND Faculty
of Science and Engineering’s approval be admitted into B.Eng. Level 1 if they meet the
requirements as stated above.

iii) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Education

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
The entrance requirements shall be the requirements stipulated in the Special Regulation.
a) SGCSE/IGCSE Admission
In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, an applicant
must have a C grade or better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and TWO subjects
drawn from the following subjects.
Accounts Additional Mathematics*
Agriculture Biology
Business Studies Chemistry
Combined Science Design and Technology
Economics Geography
Physics Physical Science
Fashion and Fabrics Food and Nutrition
Information and Communication Technology
* Will not count if used in the minimum requirement of mathematics/additional mathematics

b) GCE O’ Level Admission

In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, an applicant
must have a C grade or better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and TWO subjects
drawn from the subjects below. The subjects include:
Biology Additional Mathematics*
Agriculture Combined Science
Commerce Chemistry
Economics Geography
General Science Human and Social Biology
Physics Physical Science
Principle of Accounts Fashion and Fabrics
Food and Nutrition
* Will not count if used in the minimum requirement of mathematics/additional mathematics

c) A recognized equivalent qualification

d) A’ Level Admissions
As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations.
e) Mature Age Entry Admission
As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations.
f) Other Admissions
A candidate who has completed a Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or
Education from a recognized institution may be eligible for admission to the programme.
iv) Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology
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 ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
The entrance requirements shall be the requirements stipulated in the Special Regulation.
a) SGCSE/IGCSE Admission
In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, an applicant
must have a C grade or better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and TWO subjects
drawn from the following subjects.
Accounts Additional Mathematics*
Agriculture Biology
Business Studies Chemistry
Combined Science Design and Technology
Economics Geography
Physics Physical Science
Food and Nutrition Fashion and Fabrics
Home Economics Information and Communications Technology
* Will not count if used in the minimum requirement of mathematics/additional mathematics
b) GCE O’ Level Admission
In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, an applicant must
have a C grade or better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and TWO subjects drawn from
the following subjects.
Biology Additional Mathematics*
Agriculture Combined Science
Commerce Chemistry
Economics Geography
General Science Human and Social Biology
Physics Physical Science
Principle of Accounts Food and Nutrition
Fashion and Fabrics Home Economics
Information and Communications Technology
* Will not count if used in the minimum requirement of mathematics/additional mathematics
c) A recognized equivalent qualification
d) A’ Level Admissions
As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations.
e) Mature Age Entry Admission
As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations.
f) Diploma Admissions
An applicant who intends to study for a B.Sc. IT degree must have completed a Diploma in IT,
Computer Science or Commerce from a recognized institution. Senate shall determine the level of
entry and subjects to be taken.
g) Other Admissions
An applicant who has a Bachelor degree in Information Science, Library Management, Business
Management, IT related degree from UNISWA or any recognized institution

v) Bachelor Of Science In Information Science

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Entrance Requirements:

(a) Direct Entry: SGCSE/IGCSE/GCE

O’ Level Admission
In addition to requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, the minimum requirement for entrance to
the BSc. Info. Sc. (Library Science) degree programme includes a C grade or better in English Language and at least
four (4) other subjects.

(b) A’ Level Admissions

In addition to the requirements of the Academic General Regulations, an applicant who has taken acceptable A’ Level
examinations OR an equivalent qualification, may be admitted into Level
1 of the BSc. Info. Sc. (Library Science) degree programme. Such an applicant
may be exempted from taking a course(s) already passed at A’ Level

(c) Mature Age Entry Admission

As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, except that the special paper
will be the aptitude test.

(d) Diploma Holders

An applicant who holds a diploma in Information Science or equivalent qualification, from a recognized institution, is
admissible to the BSc. Info.Sc. (Library Science) degree programme.
The University Senate shall determine the level of entry and the courses to be taken.

vi) Bachelor Of Science In Geographic Information Science

Entrance Requirements:
The entrance requirements shall be the requirements stipulated in the Special Regulation.

(a) SGCSE/IGCSE Admission

In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, an applicant must have a C grade or
better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and TWO subjects drawn from the following subjects.
Accounts Additional Mathematics* Agriculture Biology
Business Studies Chemistry Combined Science
Design and Technology Economics
Geography Information and Communications Technology
Physics Physical Science
Food and Nutrition Fashion and Fabrics
Home Economics
* Will not count if used in the minimum requirement of mathematics/additional mathematics
(b) GCE O’ Level Admission
In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, an applicant
must have a C grade or better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and TWO subjects
drawn from the following subjects:
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Biology Additional Mathematics*
Agriculture Combined Science
Commerce Chemistry
Economics Geography
General Science Human and Social Biology
Physics Physical Science
Principle of Accounts Food and Nutrition
Fashion and Fabrics Home Economics
Information and Communications Technology
* Will not count if used in the minimum requirement
of mathematics/additional mathematics

A recognized equivalent qualification.

(c) A’ Level Admissions
As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations.
(d) Mature Age Entry Admission
As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations.
(e) Diploma Admissions
An applicant who intends to study for a BSc.GISc degree must have:
(i) Completed a relevant 3-year Diploma programme in Geography or a related field from a recognized
institution or its equivalent. Senate shall determine the level of entry and courses to be taken.
(ii) Completed a Diploma or Associate Degree in GIS, Geoinformatics, Geomatics, GeoScience, Physics,
Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or Statistics from a
recognized institution. Senate shall determine the level of entry and courses to be taken.
(f) Other Admissions
An applicant who has a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information
Science, Information Technology, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics and Geography-related
degree from UNESWA or any recognized institution may be admitted to this programme.
Senate shall determine the level of entry and courses to be taken.

8. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

i) Bachelor of Arts (Social Science)

The Bachelor of Arts (Social Science) is a four-year degree programme. The subjects offered are:
Public Administration Sociology
Economics Statistics
Geography Demography
Mathematics Political Science

In Level 1 students are expected to take a minimum of three (3) subjects per semester from the list above
including the General Education courses; Academic Communication Skills, Computing Skills Foundation

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and HIV Prevention, Infection and Management of AIDS. In Levels 2 to 4, a student takes courses in two
major subjects from the list above.

Entrance Requirements:

In conformity with the general regulations on the normal requirements relating to Bachelor degree
programmes, each candidate must possess a minimum of six passes in the SGCSE (or equivalent) which
must include passes at C grade or better in English Language and at least C grade or better in a minimum of
four subjects.

NB: See appendix for possible combinations under Bachelor of Arts (Social Science)

ii) Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

The BSW is a four-year degree programme. The complete structure of the programme is available in the
University Calendar. In Level 1, students are expected to take Statistics, Academic Communication Skills,
Computing Skills Foundation and HIV prevention, Infection and Management of AIDS.

Entrance Requirements:

a) SGCSE/IGCSE/GCE O-LEVEL or its equivalent

In conformity with the general regulations on the normal requirements relating to Bachelor degree
programmes, each candidate must possess a minimum of six passes in the SGCSE (or equivalent) which
must include passes at C grade or better in English Language and at least C grade or better in a minimum of
four subjects.

b) Diploma Holders

A holder of a Diploma in Social Work or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution of higher
learning may be eligible to enter the BSW programme. The senate will determine the level of entry and
courses to be taken.

c) Mature Age Entry Scheme

iii) Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

The LL.B. degree is a programme covering five years of study and its complete structure can be found in
the University Calendar. In Level 1 of the programme students are expected to take; Academic
Communication Skills, Computer Skills Foundation, HIV prevention, Infection and Management of
AIDS and one other non-law course elected from Economics, Political and Administrative Studies,
Sociology or Statistics and Demography, departments.

Entrance Requirements:

In conformity with the general regulations on the normal requirements relating to Bachelor degree
programmes, each candidate must possess a minimum of six passes in the SGCSE (or equivalent) which

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must include passes at C grade or better in English Language and at least C grade or better in a minimum
of four subjects.

B.A. LAW DEGREE HOLDERS

A Holder of the B.A. Law degree will be eligible to enter year three of the LL.B degree programme, and
shall not be exempted from any courses offered in that year and in subsequent years.

DIPLOMA HOLDERS

A Holder of the Diploma in Law offered by the University of Eswatini or an equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution may be eligible to enter the LL.B. degree programme. The level of entry
and courses to be taken will be determined by Senate.

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 9. INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

IDE offers several programmes that students can choose from. The programmes currently offered by
IDE are:

o Certificate in French (Currently not offered)

o Certificate in Portuguese
o Certificate in Psychosocial Support
o Diploma in Law
o Bachelor of Commerce
o Bachelor of Education Primary (Social Studies)
o Bachelor of Education Primary (Language Arts)
o Bachelor of Education Secondary (Business Education)
o Bachelor of Education Secondary (Humanities)
o Bachelor of Education (Adult Education)
o Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
o Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
o Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
o Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science (Completion)
o Post Graduate Certificate in Education (P.G.C.E)

i) Certificate in Portuguese

Duration: 2 years, Entry Requirements: Junior Certificate or a recognised equivalent qualification.

Candidates who have passed a minimum of three SGCSE/IGCSE/GCE/O’ Level subjects, including
Portuguese, may be admitted directly to year two of the programme.

ii)Certificate in Psychosocial Support

Duration: 2 years, Entry Requirements: The minimum requirement for entrance to the Certificate in
Psychosocial Support shall be the Junior Certificate or a recognized equivalent qualification. Candidates
must have passed at least four subjects, one of which must be English.

Preference will be given to applicants working with children and youth and have a letter of
recommendation from an employer or designated/ recognised authority.

OR

SGCSE/IGCSE/GCE O’Level or a recognized equivalent qualification with three passes which must
include English Language.

iii) Diploma in Law

Duration 3 years, Entrance requirements

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 The entrance requirements are:
A minimum of six (6) subject passes (at E grade or better) in the Swaziland General Certificate of
Secondary Education (SGCSE) / International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
or equivalent, which must include C grades or better in English Language and at least three other
subjects; OR
A Certificate in Law from UNESWA or any other recognised institution; OR
Entrance through the Mature Age Entry Programme
(see Academic General Regulation 014.32 and Special Regulation 704).
iv) Bachelor of Commerce

Duration: 6 years, Entry Qualifications for holders of SGCSE/IGCSE/GCE O’ LEVEL: A minimum of

six passes in the SGCSE/IGCSE/GCE O’ LEVEL, which must include credits passes at C grade or better
in Mathematics and English Language plus a credit in a minimum of two other relevant subjects OR a
recognised equivalent qualification OR the Mature Age Entry Scheme. On successful completion of the
first three years, students will be eligible to major in any one of the following:
 B.Com (Accounting and Finance)
 B.Com (Marketing)
 B.Com (Management)

DEGREE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA HOLDERS

a) Holders of the Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies (DABS) (or its equivalent), who intend
to study for the Bachelor of Commerce degree, will be eligible to enter Level 1 of the Six-Year Bachelor of
Commerce Degree Programme.

b) Holders of the Diploma in Commerce from UNESWA or its equivalent from a recognised
institution may be eligible to enter Level 4 of the Six-Year Bachelor of Commerce Degree Programme. Such
candidates may be required to take any other course as directed by Senate.

c) Holders of Diploma in Business-related studies from a recognised institution may be eligible for
admission into Level 1.

v) Bachelor of Education Primary

Entrance Requirements
In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, the

Direct Entry with SGCSE/IGCSE/GCE O’ Level/COSC or equivalent (currently not

offered)
An applicant to the Bachelor of Education Primary Programme shall be considered for
admission as follows:

B.Ed. Primary (Language Arts)

(As in the Academic General Regulations)
B. Ed. Primary (Social Studies)
An applicant to the Social Studies specializations must also have a C grade or better in
Mathematics.
A’ Level
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(As in Academic General Regulations)

A Holder of a Teacher’s Certificate or Teacher’s Diploma

(a) An applicant who holds any one of the following qualifications or equivalent from a
recognized institution
is admissible to the B. Ed. Primary programme
(i) The Primary/Secondary Teacher Diploma (PTD/STD)
(ii) The Secondary Teachers’ Certificate (STC)
The University Senate will determine the level of entry and the courses to be taken.
(b) An applicant’s major subjects must fit into an existing specialization.

Special Regulations for Teaching Practice (B. Ed. Primary and B. Ed. Secondary)
(a) A student in either of the B. Ed. programmes shall be required to take and pass Teaching
Practice (CTE450) in Semester VIII.
(b) Normally, Teaching Practice has a duration of not less than twelve (12) weeks.
(c) Teaching Practice (CTE450) is worth 16 credits.

v) Bachelor of Education Secondary

Entrance Requirements

Direct Entry with SGCSE/IGCSE, GCE O’Level and COSC or equivalent

In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, an applicant
shall be considered for direct entry into the Bachelor of Education Secondary Programme as
follows:

B. Ed. Secondary (Business Education)

An applicant to the Business Education specialization must have a C grade or better in
Mathematics.

B. Ed. Secondary (Humanities)

An applicant intending to take Geography must have a C grade or better in Mathematics.

A’ Level
(As in the Academic General Regulations)

A holder of a Teacher’s Certificate or Teacher’s Diploma

(a) An applicant who holds any one of the following qualifications or equivalent
from a recognized institution will be admissible to the B. Ed. Secondary programme.
(i) The Secondary Teacher’s Diploma (STD).
(ii) The Secondary Teacher’s Certificate (STC).
The University Senate will determine the level of entry and the courses to be taken.
(b) In addition to the above, an applicant intending to do Geography or Business Education
specialization must have a C grade or better in Mathematics from SGCSE/IGCSE/GEC O’
Level or equivalent.
(c) An applicant’s major subjects must fit into an existing specialization as indicated:

Business Education
Accounting, Business Studies, Economics.

Humanities Education
African Languages and Literature, English Language and Literature, French (currently not
offered), History, Geography and Religious Education

Mature Age Entry (As in the Academic General Regulations)

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 vii) Bachelor of Education (Adult Education)

Duration: 4 Years , Entry Requirements:

.
An applicant must have at least one of the following:
(i) A candidate must have passed SGCSE/ IGCSE/GCE O’ Level or equivalent
qualification as in Academic General Regulations.
(ii) A Diploma in Adult Education from UNISWA or any other recognised Institution.
(iii) A degree from UNISWA or any other recognized Institution.
(iv) Mature Age Entry Admission, as in the Academic General Regulations.
(v) A’ Level as in the Academic General Regulations.

For Degree and Diploma holders

(i) An applicant with a degree from UNISWA or any other recognised Institution will be
considered for admission to the programme. The Senate will determine the Level of
entry and the courses to be taken.
(ii) An applicant who holds a 2 Year Diploma in adult Education from UNESWA or any
other recognised Institution may enter the degree programme in Level 2.
(iii) An applicant who holds a 3 Year Diploma in Adult Education from UNISWA or any
other recognised Institution may enter the degree programme in Level 3.

viii) Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

Duration: 4 years, Entry Qualifications: Six passes of the SGCSE/IGCSE/GCE O’LEVEL examinations
five of these including English Language, must be passed at C Grade or better. Two of the five subjects
must include the following: English Literature, Geography, History, Religious Knowledge, French and
SiSwati OR the Mature Age Entry Scheme applicable to degree programmes.

ix) Bachelor of Laws(LLB)

The LL.B. degree is a programme covering five years of study and its complete structure can be found in
the University Calendar. In Level 1 of the programme students are expected to take; Academic
Communication Skills, Computer Skills Foundation, HIV prevention, Infection and Management of
AIDS and one other non-law course elected from Economics, Political and Administrative Studies,
Sociology or Statistics and Demography, departments.

Entrance Requirements:

In conformity with the general regulations on the normal requirements relating to Bachelor degree
programmes, each candidate must possess a minimum of six passes in the SGCSE (or equivalent) which
must include passes at C grade or better in English Language and at least C grade or better in a minimum
of four subjects.

DIPLOMA HOLDERS

A Holder of the Diploma in Law offered by the University of Eswatini or an equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution may be eligible to enter the LL.B. degree programme. The level of entry
and courses to be taken will be determined by Senate.

B.A. LAW DEGREE HOLDERS

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 A Holder of the B.A. Law degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution may be
eligible to enter the LLB programme. The Senate will determine the level of entry and courses to be
taken.

 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

Entrance Requirements
a) SGCSE/IGCSE Admission
In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, an applicant must
have a C grade or better in Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics, and TWO subjects drawn from
the following subjects: Accounts, Agriculture Biology, Business Studies Chemistry, Combined
Science Design and Technology, Economics Geography, Information and Communications
Technology, Physics, Physical Science Food and Nutrition, Fashion and Fabrics, Home
Economics.

b) GCE O’ Level Admission

In addition to the requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, an applicant must
have a C grade or better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and TWO subjects drawn from
the following subjects: Biology, Agriculture Combined Science, Commerce, Chemistry,
Economics Geography, General Science Human and Social Biology, Physics Physical Science.
Principle of Accounts, Food and Nutrition, Fashion and Fabrics, Home Economics, Information
and Communications Technology.

c) Diploma Admissions. An applicant who holds a Diploma in IT, Computer Science or

Commerce from a recognized institution may be admitted to the programme. Senate shall
determine the level of entry and subjects to be taken.

d) Other Admissions. An applicant who holds Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Library
Management, Business Management, IT related degree from UNESWA or any Recognized
institution may be admitted to Level 2 of the programme. The Senate shall determine the level of
entry and courses to be taken.

e) A’ Level Admissions (As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations).

f) Mature Age Entry Admission (As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations).

Duration. The normal duration of the programme shall be 8 semesters (four years).

xi) Bachelor of Nursing Science (Completion) Programme

Subject to the provisions of the Academic General Regulations for degree programmes, the IDE Special Academic
Regulations shall apply.
The Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) Degree Programme is offered in the following options:
(i) Advanced Medical- Surgical Nursing only
(ii) Advanced Medical- Surgical Nursing with Midwifery;
(iii) Advanced Medical- Surgical Nursing with Community Mental Health Nursing;
(iv) Community Health Nursing only;
(v) Community Health Nursing with Midwifery; and
(vi) Community Health Nursing with Community Mental Health Nursing.

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Entrance requirements
To be admitted into the programme an applicant must have:

 Diploma in General Nursing Science from UNESWA or any other recognized nursing training
institutions.
 Current registration with the Eswatini Nursing Council

Duration of study
The IDE BNSc. Degree programme is six (6) Semesters duration.

xii) Post Graduate Certificate in Education

Entrance Requirements
(i) In addition to requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, the following
entrance requirements of the IDE shall apply:
(ii) The minimum requirements for entry to the Post-Graduate Certificate in Education shall be a
recognised University Degree in which one or more teaching subjects have been studied. The
applicant must have at least a GPA of 2.0 (D Grade) in the teaching subjects.

Teaching subject(s) are:

Accounting English, African Languages Commerce, French (currently not offered) History,
Business Studies Economics, Religious Education, Physics, Biology/Life Sciences, Geography,
Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science.

What does learning under the Institute of Distance Education really mean?

 Most of the time you study away from the University lecturers and peers.

 You will be given course modules prepared by the course lecturers that will teach you and guide your
studies. Course modules will be uploaded on to the Moodle LMS.

 You will be required to attend face-to-face sessions at Kwaluseni or any other designated learning centre,
these will be conducted by course lecturers.

 There will be tutorials on specified Saturdays, which will be conducted by the Course Tutors.

 You will write tests, assignments and examinations on specified dates in each academic year.

You may get information about IDE and general advice from the following staff members at the Kwaluseni Campus:

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 Telephone Office

Director 251 70278 020

Coordinator 251 70283 013

(Academic Studies)

Coordinator 251 70275 010

(Student Services)

Coordinator 251 70277 016

(Material Dev.)

Assistant Registrar 251 70281 001A

(Fax) 251 87083

The time-table for face-to-face sessions and tutorials will be made available at the IDE print-shop from time to time.
The offices of the staff members listed above are located at the IDE building close to the Commerce building.

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SCHEDULE OF FEES – 2021/2022

(UNDER REVIEW)

A student is charged based on the number of credits he/she has registered for. The table below shows the amount we
charge per credit. A Full time student can register for a maximum of 24 credits and a minimum of 12 credits per
semester and a part time student can register for a maximum of 12 credits per semester.

Non SADC Students

Under graduate Degrees Non-Science & 60, 742.00
Post Graduate Certificates Non Science
Per Full Course 12, 200.00
Per Half Course 6, 100.00

Under graduate Degrees Science & 63, 000.00

Post Graduate Diploma Science
Per Full course 12, 640.00
Per Half Course 6, 320.00

3.0) Non Credit System IDE/Part Time (Annual Fees)

Undergraduate Degrees Non Science &
Undergraduate Post Graduate Certificate 15, 004.00
Per Course 1, 500.00

Undergraduate Diplomas Non Science 4, 191.00

Undergraduate Certificates Non Science 4, 191.00
Per Half Course 688.00
Per Full Course 1, 376.00

4.0) Supplementary/Re-sit Fees

Supplementary - Full Course 480.00
Supplementary – Half course 300.00
Re-sit 300.00

5.0) Other Compulsory Fees

Caution Fee 280.00
SRC Fee 150.00

6.0) Transcript (1st Copy is free) 250.00

7.0) Replacement Certificate 500.00

7.0) Annual Residence Fees 3, 900.00 to

5, 200.00

8.0) Annual Affiliation Fees

Individual (call for review)
Institution (call for review)

9.0) Other Fees

Application Fees;
Citizens of Swaziland 530.00
Non-Citizens 580.00

Acceptances Fees 550.00

Entrepreneurship Course 549.00

Mature Entry Exam. Fees (per paper) 150.00

9.0) Field work Allowances (SG Rates) 5,600.00

Book Fees (SG Rates) 4,000.00

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 DIRECT ALL PAYMENTS TO :

First National Bank of Swaziland Limited

Matsapha Branch

University of Eswatini

Account Number: 57730018902

Branch Code: 281-064

STRICTLY REFERENCE ALL PAYMENTS USING UNESWA STUDENT IDENTITY NUMBER

Swift Code: FIRNSZMX

Contact: 2517 0000

Wrongly referenced payments will not be updated to students’ accounts

Payments from other local Banks should be paid 3 days before registration.

Currency: Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)

SCHOLARSHIP AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The University does not provide scholarships of any form to its students.

Students are expected to secure adequate funding before they can register at the University. Some scholarship –
awarding organisations are as follows:

Swaziland Govt. Scholarship Board (Swazi Citizen)

Ministry of Labour and Social Security

P.O. Box 198

MBABANE H100

Swaziland

Botswana Govt. Scholarship Board (Botswana Citizen)

Ministry of Education

Private Bag 005

GABORONE

Botswana

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 Appendix

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (BASS) -POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS

NB: For students who intend to major in Economics, Statistics and Mathematics, MUST have a credit in pure
maths (not in mathematics literacy) - from high school.

1 STATISTICS AND ECONOMICS

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT107/MAT111, ECO101
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT108/MAT112, ECO102

2 STATISTICS AND DEMOGRAPHY

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT107/MAT111
NB: Two additional courses (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT108/MAT112, DEM102
3 STATISTICS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT107/MAT111, POL101
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT108/MAT112, PAD102

4 STATISTICS AND MATHEMATICS

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT111
NB: Two additional courses (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT112

5 STATISTICS AND SOCIOLOGY

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT107/MAT111, SOC111
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT108/MAT112, SOC112

6 STATISTICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT107/MAT111, POL101
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT108/MAT112, PAD102

7 STATISTICS AND GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PLANNING

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT107/MAT111, GEP111
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT108/MAT112, GEP112
8 ECONOMICS AND MATHEMATICS
Courses to be taken - Semester 1

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 ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT111, ECO101
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT112, ECO102

9 ECONOMICS AND GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PLANNING

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT107/MAT111, ECO101, GEP111
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT108/MAT112, ECO102, GEP112
10 ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY
Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT107/MAT111, ECO101, SOC111
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101,MAT108/MAT112, ECO102, SOC112

11 ECONOMICS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT107/MAT111, ECO101, POL101
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101,MAT108/MAT112, ECO102, PAD102

12 ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT107/MAT111, ECO101, POL101
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101,MAT108/MAT112, ECO102, PAD102

13 ECONOMICS AND DEMOGRAPHY

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA141, MAT107/MAT111, ECO101
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT108/MAT112, DEM102, ECO102

14 DEMOGRAPHY AND MATHEMATICS

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131/STA141, MAT111
NB: Two additional courses (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT112, DEM102

15 DEMOGRAPHY AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131, POL101
NB: Two additional courses (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, DEM102, PAD102

16 DEMOGRAPHY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131, POL101
NB: Two additional courses (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, DEM102, PAD102

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17 DEMOGRAPHY AND SOCIOLOGY
Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131, SOC111
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, DEM102, SOC112

18 DEMOGRAPHY AND GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PLANNING

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131, GEP111
NB: Two additional courses (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, DEM102, GEP112

19 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIOLOGY

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131, POL101, SOC111
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, PAD102, SOC112

20 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131, POL101
NB: Two additional courses (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, PAD102

21 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PLANNING

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131, GEP111, POL101
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, DEM102, GEP112, PAD102

22 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MATHEMATICS

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131/STA141, MAT111, POL101
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT112, PAD102

23 GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PLANNING AND SOCIOLOGY

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131, GEP111, SOC111
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, GEP112, SOC112

24 GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131/STA141, GEP111, MAT111
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, GEP112, MAT112
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25 GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131, GEP111, POL101
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, GEP112, PAD102
26 POLITICAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131/STA141, MAT111, POL101
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT112, PAD102

27 POLITICAL SCIENCE AND SOCIOLOGY

Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131, POL101, SOC111
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, PAD102, SOC112
28 MATHEMATICS AND SOCIOLOGY
Courses to be taken - Semester 1
ACS111, GNS 113, CSC101, STA131/STA141, MAT111, SOC111
NB: One additional course (from Social Sciences) required to have minimum of 18 credits per semester.
Courses to be taken - Semester 2
ACS112, CSC101, MAT112, SOC112

Other additional courses (non-majors) apart from the list on page 23 within the Faculty include Bachelor of Social
Work (BSW) courses, Low level Mathematics (MAT107) and Low level Statistics (STA131).

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