List of Courses Offered at UNIVEN
UNIVEN Undergraduate Courses
University of Venda School of Agriculture Courses
The following degrees/diplomas and certificates are offered in the school.
Please note: Computer Literacy(CPL0521/0621) must be taken by all students registered in the School. The module can be taken anytime from the first semester of the first year up to and including the last semester of the final year of study.
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | CODE | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE. | BAGRIC | ||
| BACHELOR OF FAMILY ECOLOGY & CONSUMER SCI (HOME ECONS) | BFECS | ||
| BACHELOR OF AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT | BAGBM | ||
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE | BSCAGR | ||
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FORESTRY SCIENCES | BSCFOR | ||
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | BSCFST | ||
| BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE HONOURS | BAGRIC(HONS) | ||
| HONOURS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT | HONRDV | ||
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN AGRICULTURE | BSCAGR(HONS) | ||
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN FORESTRY | BSCFOR(HONS) | ||
| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE | MSCAGR | ||
| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | MSCFST | ||
| MASTERS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT | MRDV | ||
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN AGRICULTURE | PHD(AGRIC) | ||
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT | PHDRD |
University of Venda School of Education Courses
Department of Curriculum Studies and Education Management
| CODE | NAME |
|---|---|
| ACEEM | Advanced Certificate in Education: Educational Management |
| CESML | Advanced Certificate in Education: School Management and Leadership |
| iBEDEM | Bachelor of Education Honors in Educational Management |
| iBEDCT (Hons) | Bachelor of Education in College Teaching |
| BEDCS | Bachelor of Education Honours: Curriculum Studies |
| MEDEM | Master of Education in Educational Management |
| MEDCS | Master of Education in Curriculum Studies |
| DEd | Doctor of Education |
| PhD (CS) | Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies |
| DEDTE | Doctor of Education in Teacher Education |
Department of Early Childhood Education
| CODE | NAME |
|---|---|
| CECE | Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Education |
| DCRE | Advanced Certificate in Remedial Education |
| BEDTEF | Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase |
| PGCE | Post Graduate Certificate in Education |
| BEDECE | (Hons) Bachelor of Education Honours Early Childhood Education |
Department of Maths Science and Technology Education
| CODE | NAME |
|---|---|
| STED | Science Teacher Education Diploma |
| BSCEd | Bachelor of Science in Education |
| MED (ScED) | Master of Science in Science Education |
| MEDSED | Master of Education In Science Education |
| MSCEDU | Master of Science In Science Education |
| PHDSED | Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education |
Department of Professional Studies
| CODE | NAME |
|---|---|
| Dip Sc Lib | Diploma in School Library and Information Science |
| BEDFET | Bachelor of Education Further Education and Training |
| BEDGC | Bachelor of Education Honors Guidance and Counseling |
| iMEd | Master of education |
| MEdTE | Master of education Teacher Education |
University of Venda School of Environmental Sciences Courses
- Bachelor of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Mining and Environmental Geology
- Bachelor of Hydrology and Water Resources
- Bachelor of Environmental Management
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
- Dip. in Mining Impact and Post Mining Rehabilitation
- Dip. in Mine Health and Safety
- Cert. in Geographical Information System
- Cert. in Post Mining Rehabilitation
- Cert. in Mine Inspection
- Cert. in Mine Infrastructure: Operation and Management
University of Venda School of Health Sciences Courses
Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas:
| NAME | DURATION |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Nursing Science (Bridging Course | 2 years |
| Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing | 1 year |
| BCur nursing Science (R425) | 4 years |
| BCur Praxis Extensa (Post basic with 3 options) | 3 years |
| BSC Nutrition | 4 years |
| BSc Biokinetics | 4 years |
| BSc recreation and Leisure studies | 4 years |
| BSc Sports Science | 4 years |
| Psych (Trauma Counselling) | 4 years |
Post graduate Degrees and Diplomas:
| NAME | DURATION |
|---|---|
| BCur Honours (with 3 options) | 1 year |
| OPTIONS- Nursing Education, Nursing Administration and Honours in community Health. | |
| Magister Curationis | 2 years |
| BSC Honours Community Nutrition | 1 year |
| MSC Public Nutrition (Course Work) | 1 year |
| MSC Public Nutrition (Research) | 1 year |
| Master of Public Health | 1 year |
| BA (Hons) Psychology: | 1 year |
| PhD Health in Generic stream | 3 years |
| PhD Public Health Nutrition | 2 years |
University of Venda School of Human and Social Sciences Courses
The following degrees/diplomas and certificates are offered in the school:
| DEGREES | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | BA |
| Bachelor of Arts in Education (Agriculture) | BAgric(Ed) |
| Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies | BADS |
| Bachelor of Arts in International Relations | BAIR |
| Bachelor of Arts in Bachelor of Arts in Youth Development | BAYID |
| Bachelor of Arts in Bachelor of Arts in Youth Development | BAYID |
| Bachelor of Arts in Education (Music) | BA (Ed) (Mus) |
| Bachelor of Arts in Education (Primary) | BA (Ed) (Prim) |
| Bachelor of Arts in Education (Secondary) | BA (Ed) (Sec) |
| Bachelor of Arts in International Relations | BA (IR) |
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Work | BSW |
| Bachelor of Musicology | BMus |
| Bachelor of Pre-Primary Education | B.Pre-Pri(Ed) |
| Bachelor of Education in Science Education | B.Ed(Sc.Ed) |
| Bachelor of Education | B.Ed(Hons) |
| Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education | BEDECE (Hons) |
| Bachelor of Education in College Teaching | BEDCT(Hons) |
| Bachelor of Education in Education Management | BEDEM(Hons) |
| Bachelor of Education Guidance and Counselling | BEDGC(Hons) |
| Bachelor of Education: Further Education and Training | BEDFET |
| Master of Arts Degrees | MA |
| Master of Arts | MA |
| Master of Arts in International Relations | MAIR |
| Master of Education (by dissertation) | MEd |
| Master of Education in Curriculum Studies | MEDCS |
| Master of Education in Education Management | MEDEM |
| Master of Educational Foundations | MEd (Ed.Found) |
| Master of Education in Philosophy of Education | MEd(PHIL) |
| Master of Education in Science Education | MEd(ScEd) |
| Master of Education in Teacher Education | MEdTE |
| Master of Human Sciences | MHS |
| Doctorate | Dr |
| Doctor of Education | DEd |
| Doctor of Philosophy | PhD |
| Doctoral Degree in Gender Studies | PhDGS |
| Doctor of Philosophy | PhD |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies | PhD(CS) |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education | PhD(Sc.Ed) |
| Doctor of Philosophy in African Studies | PhD AS |
| DIPLOMA | |
| Diploma in Choral Studies | DipCS |
| Diploma in School Library and Information Science | Dip Sc Lib |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Educational Managemant) | PGDEEM |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Education | PGCE |
| Science Teacher Education Diploma | STED |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in African Studies | PGAS |
| Post-Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies | PGDIGS |
| CERTIFICATES | |
| Certificate Course in Business English and Communication | CCBEN |
| Certificate in Education (Early Childhood Education) | CEEC |
| Certificate in Educational Management | CEM |
| Certificate in Music | CMUS |
| Advanced Certificate in Education (Educational Management) | ACEEM |
| Advanced Certificate in Education- Biology Educatiion (FET) | ACEBEF |
| Advanced Certificate in Education- Mathematics Education (FET) | ACEMEF |
| Advanced Certificate in Education- Science Education (FET) | ACESEF |
| Advanced Certificate in Education- Mathematics Education (FET) | ACEMES |
| Advanced Certificate in Education- Natural Science Education (SP) | ACENSS |
| Advanced Certificate in Education- Mathematics Education (IP) | ACEMEI |
| Advanced Certificate in Education – Natural Science Education (IP) | ACENSI |
| Advanced Certificate in Remedial Education | ADCRE |
| Advanced Certificate in Environmental Education | ADCEE |
| Honours Degrees | Hons |
| Bachelor of Arts Honours | BA(Hons) |
| BA Honours in Applied Anthropology | BAHAPA |
| BA Honours in Archaeology | BAHARC |
| BA Honours in Literature and Media Studies | BAHLMS |
| BA Honours in Heritage Studies | BAH |
| BA Honours in African Studies | BAHAFC |
| Honours Degree in Gender Studies | HONSGS |
| Honours in Degree Applied Linguistics | HAL |
| Honours Degree in Theoretical Linguistics | HTL |
| Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Relations | BAHIR |
University of Venda School of Law Courses
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | CODE | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM (JURIS CRIMINALIS) | BA (CRM) | 3 YEARS | |
| BACCALUREUS LEGUM UNDERGRADUATE | LLB (NU) | 4 YEARS | |
| POSTGRADUATE DEGREES | CODE | DURATION | |
| MAGISTER LEGUM (MASTER OF LAWS) | LLM | ||
| BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORIBUS (JURIS CRIMINALIS) | BA (HONS) CRM | ||
| MAGISTER ARTIUM (JURIS CRIMINALIS) | MA (CRM) |
University of Venda School of Management Sciences Courses
The following undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes are offered in the SMS:
Management Sciences Extended Degree
| Bachelor of Administration Extended Programmes: | |
| Economics | BADECX |
| Human Resources Management | BADHRX |
| Public Administration | BADPMX |
| Bachelor of Commerce Extended Programmes : | |
| Accounting | BCOACX |
| Business Information Systems | BCOITX |
| Business Management | BCOBEX |
| Cost and Management Accounting | BCOCMX |
| Economics | BCOECX |
| Human Resources Management | BCOHRX |
| Tourism Management | BCOTMX |
| Bachelor of Economics Extended Programme | BECONX |
Department of Accounting and Auditing:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
- Bachelor of Commerce in Cost and Management Accounting
- Bachelor of Honours in Financial Accounting
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Cost and Management Accounting
- Master of Commerce in Accounting
- Master of Commerce in Management Accounting
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) /Doctor of Commerce (DCOM) in Accounting
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)/Doctor of Commerce (DCOM) in Management Accounting
Department of Business Information System:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Information Systems
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Information Systems
Department of Business Management:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management
- Master of Commerce (MCOM) in Business Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)/Doctor of Commerce (DCOM) in Business Management
Department of Economics:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Economics
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Economics Honours
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics
- Master of commerce (MCOM) in Economics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)/Doctor of Commerce in Economics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)/Doctor of Economics (D.Econ) in Economics
Department of Human Resource Management and Labour Relations:
- Bachelor of commerce in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of commerce Honours in Human Resource Management
- Master of commerce (MCOM) in Human Resource Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)/Doctor of Commerce (DCom) Human Resource Management
Department of Public and Development Administration:
- BAdmin (Public Administration)
- BAdmin (Economics)
- BAdmin (Human Resource Management)
- Honours Bachelor of Administration
- Honours in Development Management
- MAdmin by Research
- Doctor of Administration (DAdmin)/
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Administration
Department of Tourism Management:
- BCOM (Tourism Management)
- BCOM Honours in Business Management (Tourism)
Oliver Tambo Institute of Governance and Policy Studies:
Masters degree by Course work in:
- Public Management (MPM)
- Municipal Management (MMM)
- Development Management (MDM)
University of Venda School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences Courses
Undergraduate Programmes
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (BSc Invarious disciplines) | NSC 34 + adequate achievement in Mathematics and Physical Sciences | 4 Years |
| – Biochemistry – Botany- Chemistry – Computer Science and Information Systems – Mathematics – Microbiology – Physics – Statistics – Zoology | NSC 34 + adequate achievement in Mathematics and Physical Sciences | 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years |
| Diploma in Freshwater Technology | NSC 24 with Diploma + 30% in English, (40-49% in 4subjects and 50% in either Life Sciences, AgriculturalSciences or Physical Sciences | |
| Bachelor of Science Foundation | NSC 26 with a bachelors pass + moderate achievementin English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences and any otherrelated subject as judged by responsible departments. |