Duration:
8 Semesters (4 years)
Overview:
A student shall be admitted directly into the B.Sc. Combined Degree (Major/Major) Programme at Level 1. The Faculty offers the following Subject Combinations in this programme:
- Biological Sciences/Chemistry
- Biological Sciences/GEP (Environmental Science)
- Biological Sciences/Mathematics
- Biological Sciences/Computer Science
- Biological Sciences/Physics
- Chemistry/Computer Science
- Chemistry/ GEP (Environmental Science)
- Chemistry/Mathematics
- Chemistry/Physics
- Computer Science/ GEP (Environmental Science)
- Computer Science/Mathematics
- Computer Science/Physics
- GEP (Environmental Science)/Mathematics
- GEP (Environmental Science)/Physics
- Mathematics/Physics
GEP – Geography, Environmental Science and Planning
General Entry Requirements:
- SGCSE/IGCSE Admission – A minimum of six (6) subject passes (at E grade or better), which must include passes at C grade or better in English Language and at least four other subjects.
- G.C.E. O Level Admission – A minimum of six (6) subject passes in the GCE O Level, which must include passes at C grade or better in English Language and at least four other subjects
- A Level Admission
- A candidate who has taken acceptable A Level examinations may be admitted into Semester 1 of the programme. Such a candidate may be exempted from taking a course(s) already passed at A Level with a D grade or better.
- A candidate who has at least two grades of C or better at A Level, or an equivalent qualification in the Science subjects offered at the University, may be exempted from the first year of the programme, provided he/she fits into an acceptable (Level 2) programme. Such a candidate may be required to take and pass a course(s) normally taken by students in their first two semesters (Level 1).
- Mature Age Entry Admission
- A candidate must be 22 years or older on the first day of the University Academic year in which admission is sought.
- A candidate should have completed SGCSE/IGCSE or equivalent with at least four (4) passes.
- No candidate who has previously attended at the University may be re-admitted to the University under these regulations to a programme in which he/she has previously been unsuccessful during the previous attendance
- A candidate who satisfies conditions (1) to (3) above will be required to sit a Special Entrance examination which will consist of a general paper and a special paper that will be a combination of Science and Mathematics.
- A candidate will be recommended to the Admissions Committee having satisfied all the MAEA conditions and having passed both papers.
- The University will consider a candidate’s admission on the recommendation of the Mature Age Entry Committee.
IGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary Education
MAEA – Mature Age Entry Admission
SGCSE – Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education
Programme Special Entry Requirements:
- SGCSE/IGCSE – In addition to the requirements indicated above, an applicant must have a C grade or better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and THREE subjects to be chosen as either Co-ordinated Sciences or Two of Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Geography, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Science, Physics and any other subject(s).
- G.C.E. O Level – In addition to the requirements indicated above, an applicant must have a C grade or better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and THREE subjects to be chosen as either Additional Combined Science AND Combined Science or two of Biology Chemistry, Geography, Physics, Science (Chemistry/Physics) and any other subject(s).
The University Calendar provides comprehensive information on the entry requirements and programme structure.
Duration:
10 Semesters (5 years)
General Entry Requirements:
- SGCSE/IGCSE Admission – A minimum of six (6) subject passes (at E grade or better), which must include passes at C grade or better in English Language and at least four other subjects.
- G.C.E. O Level Admission – A minimum of six (6) subject passes in the GCE O Level, which must include passes at C grade or better in English Language and at least four other subjects
- A Level Admission
- A candidate who has taken acceptable A Level examinations may be admitted into Semester 1 of the programme. Such a candidate may be exempted from taking a course(s) already passed at A Level with a D grade or better.
- A candidate who has at least two grades of C or better at A Level, or an equivalent qualification in Mathematics and Physics, MAY be exempted from Level 1 (Year 1) of the programme.
- Mature Age Entry Admission
- A candidate must be 22 years or older on the first day of the University Academic year in which admission is sought.
- A candidate should have completed SGCSE/IGCSE or equivalent with at least four (4) passes.
- No candidate who has previously attended at the University may be re-admitted to the University under these regulations to a programme in which he/she has previously been unsuccessful during the previous attendance
- A candidate who satisfies conditions (1) to (3) above will be required to sit a Special Entrance examination which will consist of a general paper and a special paper that will be a combination of Science and Mathematics.
- A candidate will be recommended to the Admissions Committee having satisfied all the MAEA conditions and having passed both papers.
- The University will consider a candidate’s admission on the recommendation of the Mature Age Entry Committee.
IGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary Education
MAEA – Mature Age Entry Admission
SGCSE – Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education
Programme Special Entry Requirements:
- SGCSE/IGCSE – In addition to the requirements indicated above, an applicant must have a C grade or better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and THREE subjects to be chosen as either Co-ordinated Sciences OR Physical Science/Physics AND any ONE of Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Geography, Information and Communication Technology, AND any other subject(s).
- G.C.E. O Level – In addition to the requirements indicated above, an applicant must have a C grade or better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and THREE subjects to be chosen as either Additional Combined Science AND Combined Science OR Physical Science/Physics AND any ONE of Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Information and Communication Technology, AND any other subject(s).
The University Calendar provides comprehensive information on the entry requirements and programme structure.
Duration:
8 Semesters (4 years)
Entrance requirements
The following entry requirements are subject to the provisions of the Academic General Regulations, the following regulations for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc. IT) Degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering shall apply. The entrance requirements shall be the requirements stipulated in the Special Regulation.
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 and Home Economics. NB: * 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. NB: * Will not count if used in the minimum requirement of mathematics/additional mathematics
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 B.Sc. IT degree must have 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 may be admitted to Level 2 this programme. The Senate shall determine courses to be taken.
The University Calendar provides comprehensive information on the entry requirements and programme structure.
Duration:
8 Semesters (4 years)
Entrance requirements
The following entry requirements are subject to the provisions of the Academic General Regulations, the following regulations for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Education (B.Sc. Comp. Ed.) degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering shall apply. The entrance requirements shall be the requirements stipulated in the Special Regulation
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 and Home Economics NB: * 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. NB: * Will not count if used in the minimum requirement of mathematics/additional mathematics
C. A’ Level Admissions
As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations
D. A recognized equivalent qualification
As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations
E. Other Admissions
A candidate who has completed a Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or Education from a recognized institution may be eligible for admission to the programme.
The University Calendar provides comprehensive information on the entry requirements and programme structure.
Duration:
8 Semesters (4 years)
B.Sc. Info. Sc. (Library Science Option)
Entrance requirements
The following entry requirements are subject to the provisions of the Academic General Regulations, the following regulations for the Bachelor of Science in Information Science (Library Science) [B.Sc. Info. Sc. (Library Science)] degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering shall apply.
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. 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
C. 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
D. Mature Age Entry Admission
As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations
E. Diploma Admissions
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.
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 may be admitted to Level 2 this programme. The Senate shall determine courses to be taken.
B.Sc. Info. Sc. (Library Information Systems Option)
Entrance requirements
The following entry requirements are subject to the provisions of the Academic General Regulations, the following regulations for the Bachelor of Science in Information Science (Library Information Systems) [B.Sc. Info. Sc. (Library Information Systems)] Degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering shall apply.
In addition to requirements stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, the minimum requirement for entrance to the BSc. Info. Sc (Library information Systems) degree programme includes a C grade or better in English , Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics and at least three (3) other subjects.
B. 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 information Systems) degree programme includes a C grade or better in English , Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics and at least three (3) other subjects.
C. 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 Information Systems) degree programme. Such an applicant may be exempted from taking a course(s) already passed at A’ Level
D. Mature Age Entry Admission
As stipulated in the Academic General Regulations, except that the special paper will be a combination of Science and Mathematics.
E. Diploma Admissions
An applicant who holds a diploma in Information Science or equivalent qualification, from a recognized institution, is admissible to the BSc. Info. Sc. (Library Information Systems) degree programme. The University Senate shall determine the level of entry and the courses 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 may be admitted to Level 2 this programme. The Senate shall determine courses to be taken.
The University Calendar provides comprehensive information on the entry requirements and programme structure.
Duration:
8 Semesters (4 years)
General Entry Requirements:
- SGCSE/IGCSE Admission – A minimum of six (6) subject passes (at E grade or better), which must include passes at C grade or better in English Language and at least four other subjects.
- G.C.E. O Level Admission – A minimum of six (6) subject passes in the GCE O Level, which must include passes at C grade or better in English Language and at least four other subjects
- A Level Admission
- A candidate who has taken acceptable A Level examinations may be admitted into Semester 1 of the programme. Such a candidate may be exempted from taking a course(s) already passed at A Level with a D grade or better.
- A candidate who has at least two grades of C or better at A Level, or an equivalent qualification in the Science subjects offered at the University, may be exempted from the first year of the programme, provided he/she fits into an acceptable (Level 2) programme. Such a candidate may be required to take and pass a course(s) normally taken by students in their first two semesters (Level 1).
- Mature Age Entry Admission
- A candidate must be 22 years or older on the first day of the University Academic year in which admission is sought.
- A candidate should have completed SGCSE/IGCSE or equivalent with at least four (4) passes.
- No candidate who has previously attended at the University may be re-admitted to the University under these regulations to a programme in which he/she has previously been unsuccessful during the previous attendance
- A candidate who satisfies conditions (1) to (3) above will be required to sit a Special Entrance examination which will consist of a general paper and a special paper that will be a combination of Science and Mathematics.
- A candidate will be recommended to the Admissions Committee having satisfied all the MAEA conditions and having passed both papers.
- The University will consider a candidate’s admission on the recommendation of the Mature Age Entry Committee.
IGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary Education
MAEA – Mature Age Entry Admission
SGCSE – Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education
Programme Special Entry Requirements:
- SGCSE/IGCSE – In addition to the requirements indicated above, an applicant must have a C grade or better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and TWO subjects drawn from 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.
- G.C.E. O Level – In addition to the requirements indicated above, an applicant must have a C grade or better in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and TWO subjects drawn from 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.
- An applicant who has 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.
- An applicant who has 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.
- An applicant who has completed 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.
The University Calendar provides comprehensive information on the entry requirements and programme structure.