Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Development Sciences and Policy
- Entry level
- A-Level results
- Field of study
- Development, Policy & Health Management
- Duration
- 4 years
- Institution
- Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degrees: what you need to apply
A-Level results · 2 A-Level passes
Also considered: Diploma
A degree is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
O Level: 5 passes incl. English, Maths | A Level: 2 passes in relevant subjects | or relevant diploma
As the institution publishes it
O-Level: 5 passes incl. English, Maths A-Level: 2 passes: History, Shona, Ndebele, Family and Religious Studies, Literature, Geography, Sociology, Heritage Studies, Economics, Accounts, Management of Business, Agriculture or related Previous award needed: Diploma in Agriculture, Business Management, Education (Agriculture or Business Management), Marketing, Supply Chain, HR Management, Accounting or equivalent Work experience: 5 years after the diploma (general rule) Mature entry: Age 25+ (men) / 23+ (women) with 5 O Levels and relevant work experience Other conditions: Diploma route: Merit or better overall; may be exempted from the 1-year attachment
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About this programme
Honours bachelor's degree: a full undergraduate degree. MUAST's 4 to 5 year degrees include a 1-year attachment, from which diploma holders may be exempted. Studies development and policy: poverty, rural livelihoods, agriculture and how communities change.
What you will study
Development theory and policy, rural and agricultural development, community development, project planning and evaluation, social research methods, gender and inclusion and a project. Includes a 1-year attachment.
Further study and pathways
Master's study in the field (a good Honours degree is the stated entry rule), or professional and technical roles.
Source: Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology: MUAST_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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