University of Namibia Courses Offered

University of Namibia Faculties and Schools

DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES ———————————- MINIMUM DURATION

Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources (years)

Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agricultural Economics) Honours…………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Animal Science) Honours…………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Crop Science) Honours ……………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Food Science & Technology) Honours ………………………………… 4
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (Honours) ………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Environmental Science (Honours) …………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM)………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and Ecotourism (Honours)……………………………………. 4
Master of Science (Agriculture – by Thesis)………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Master of Science (Rangeland Resources Management)…………………………………………………………… 2
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics – by Thesis……………………………………………………………… 2
Master of Science in Animal Science – by Thesis…………………………………………………………………………. 2
Master of Science in Crop Science – by Thesis…………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Master of Science in Food Science & Technology – by Thesis……………………………………………………… 2
Master of Science in Soil Science – by Thesis……………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Master of Science in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences – by Thesis…………………………………………………. 2
Master of Science in Environment & Natural Resources Management – by Thesis………………………. 2
Master of Science in Wildlife & Ecotourism – by Thesis…………………………………………………………………. 2
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics…………………………………………………………………………… 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Crop Science …………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science & Technology ………………………………………………………………….. 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences………………………………………………………………. 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Environment & Natural Resource Management ……………………………………. 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife & Ecotourism………………………………………………………………………………. 3

Diplomas

Diploma in Agriculture … …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Diploma in Animal Health ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Diploma in Natural Resources Management ……………………………………………………………………………… 3

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Degrees
Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy)……………………………………………………………………. 3
Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Public Management (Honours)………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) …………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Economics (Honours) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Master of Science in Accounting and Finance……………………………………………………………………………. 2
Master of Arts in Political Studies………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Master of Public Administration……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Master of Science in Economics………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Master in Business Administration in Finance………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Master in Business Administration in Management Strategy ………………………………………………………… 2
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science …………………………………………………………………………… 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Studies ………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration ……………………………………………………………………………… 3
Doctor of Business Administration ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Diplomas
Diploma in Business Administration………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Diploma in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management……………………………………………………. 2
Diploma in Local Government Studies ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Diploma in Accounting and Auditing………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration ……………………………………………………………………….. 1
Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing………………………………………………………………………………….. 2

Certificates
Certificate in Accounting and Auditing………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
Certificate in Taxation and Management …………………………………………………………………………………… 1

Faculty of Education

Degrees
Bachelor of Education (Pre- and Lower Primary) (Honours)…………………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Education (Upper Primary) (Honours)……………………………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) ……………………………………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Education (Lifelong Learning and Community Education) (Honours)………………………. 4
Master of Education (by Research) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………2
Master of Education (Adult Education)……………………………………………………………………………………………………2
Master of Education (Curriculum and Assessment Studies) ……………………………………………………………………..2
Master of Education (Educational Technology) ………………………………………………………………………………………2
Master of Education (Early Childhood Development)……………………………………………………………………………..2
Master of Education (Inclusive Education) ………………………………………………………………………………………………2
Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) ………………………………………………………………………………….2
Master of Education (Leadership, Management and Policy Studies)………………………………………………………2
Master of Education (Mathematics Education)……………………………………………………………………………………….2
Master of Education (Literacy and Learning)…………………………………………………………………………………………..2
Master of Education (Science Education)……………………………………………………………………………………………….2
Master of Education (Sports Education)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..2
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Adult Education)………………………………………………………………………………3
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Studies)………………………………3
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Educational Management and Administration)………………………………3
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Educational Law and Policy Studies) …………………………………………….3
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Comparative and History of Education) …………………………………………3
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Philosophy and Sociology of Education) …………………………………………3
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Mathematics Education) ………………………………………………………………3
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Science Education) ……………………………………………………………………….3
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Sport Education) …………………………………………………………………………….3
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (School Guidance and Counselling) ………………………………………………3
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Early Childhood Education) …………………………………………………………..3
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Inclusive Education)…………………………………………………………………………3

Diplomas
Diploma in Junior Primary Education …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Diploma in Lifelong Learning and Community Education …………………………………………………………… 3
Diploma in Educational Management & Leadership ………………………………………………………………….. 2
Diploma in Education ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Degrees
Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)………………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering) (Honours) ………………………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science (Electronics and Computer Engineering) (Honours)……………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science (Metallurgical Engineering) (Honours) ………………………………………………………… 4
Bachelor of Science (Mining Engineering) (Honours)…………………………………………………………………… 4
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) (Honours) ………………………………………………………………………. 4
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Specialisation: Structures; Transportation; Water)…………… 2
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (by Thesis)……………………………………………………………. 2
Master of Science Electrical Engineering (by Thesis)……………………………………………………………………. 2
Master of Science Electronics and Computer Engineering (by Thesis)………………………………………… 2
Master of Science Metallurgical Engineering (by Thesis)……………………………………………………………… 2
Master of Science Mining Engineering (by Thesis) ……………………………………………………………………….. 2
Master of Science (Civil Engineering) (by Thesis)…………………………………………………………………………. 2
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3

Faculty of Health Sciences

School of Nursing

Degrees
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Clinical) (Honours)…………………………………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) (Honours)………………………………………………………………………… 4
Master of Nursing Science……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Doctor of Nursing Science …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Diplomas
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Science……………………………………………………………………. 3
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Clinical Instruction) ………………………………………………….. 1
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Critical Care)…………………………………………………………… 1
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Emergency Nursing) ………………………………………………… 1
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Health Promotion, Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment) 1
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Mental Health Nursing Care) …………………………………… 1
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Operating Room Nursing Science) ………………………….. 1

Certificates
Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacotherapy …………………………………………………………………………… 1 (Full-time)

School of Public Health
Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Public Health (Honours)…………………………………………………………………………… 4
Master of Science (Applied Field Epidemiology/Laboratory Management)……………………………….. 2
Master of Public Health ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

School of Medicine

Degrees
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) ……………………………………………………………. 6
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Honours)……………………………………………………………. 4
Master of Science Physiology (by Thesis)……………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Doctor of Philosophy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3

School of Pharmacy

Degrees
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Master of Pharmacy (by Thesis) ……………………………………………………………………………. 2 FT& 3 PT
Master of Pharmacy (by Coursework and Thesis)………………………………………………………………………… 2
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry …………………………………………………………………….. 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy Practice ………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Diploma
Diploma in Pharmacy ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Degrees
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) …………………………………………………………………………. 4 (Double major)
Bachelor of Arts: English (Honours) ……………………………………………………….. 4 (Single major)
Bachelor of Arts: Media Studies (Honours)……………………………………………………………….. 4 (Double major)
Bachelor of Arts: Library and Information Science (Honours) …………………………… 4 (Double major)
Bachelor of Arts: Records and Archives Management (Honours) ……………………… 4 (Double major)
Bachelor of Arts: Social Work (Honours)…………………………………………………………………….. 4 (Single major)
Bachelor of Arts: Tourism (Honours) …………………………………………………………………… 4 (Double major)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)……………………………………………………………….. 4 (Single major)
Bachelor of Science (Geo-Information Science) (Honours)……………………………………. 4 (Double major)
Master of Arts ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Master of Arts in Afrikaans Studies…………………………………………………………………………………………2
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology……………………………………………………………………………………..2
Master of Arts in English Studies)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2
Master of Arts in German Studies …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2
Master of Arts in Gender and Development Studies ……………………………………………………………………………….2
Master of Arts in Industrial/Organisational Psychology ……………………………………………………………………………2
Master of Arts (Performing Arts}………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2
Master of Arts (Visual Arts)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2
Doctor of Philosophy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
Doctor of Philosophy in Arts ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
Doctor of Philosophy in English Studies …………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography…………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
Doctor of Philosophy in History ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies …………………………………………………………………………………………….3
Doctor of Philosophy in Library Science……………………………………………………………………………………………………3
Doctor of Philosophy in Media Studies……………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology …………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
Doctor of Philosophy in Records and Archives Management………………………………………………………………….3
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work …………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………3

Diplomas
Diploma in Drama……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Diploma in Library and Information Science…………………………………………………………….. 2 FT / 3 PT
Diploma in Music …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Diploma in Records and Archives Management ………………………………………………………… 2 FT/ 3 PT
Diploma in Visual Arts…………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Diploma in Translation……………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 FT/2 PT
Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Conservation and Management……………………………… 1 FT / 3 PT

Faculty of Law

Degree
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Master of Laws (by Thesis)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Doctor of Philosophy in Law ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Diplomas
Diploma in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution…………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Diploma in Law (Paralegal Studies)……………………………………………………………………………………………… 2

Certificates
Certificate in Customary Law………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
Certificate in Criminal Justice, Constitutionalism and Human Rights
(For Law Enforcement Agencies only)………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 months
Certificate in Parliamentarian Practice and Conduct (For Parliamentarians only) ……………………… 3 months

Faculty of Science

Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biochemistry (Biomedical) (Honours)…………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biochemistry (Environmental) (Honours)…………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Environmental) (Honours)………………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Geochemistry) (Honours)………………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Medicinal) (Honours)…………………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology (Honours)…………………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics (Honours)……………………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science in Geology (Honours)………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Computer Science) (Honours)…………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Physics) (Honours)…………………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Statistics) (Honours)………………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Science in Micro Biology (Honours) ………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Science in Physics (Chemistry) (Honours)………………………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Science in Physics (Computer Science) (Honours) …………………………………………………… 4
Bachelor of Science in Physics (Geology) (Honours)……………………………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science in Physics (Mathematics) (Honours)…………………………………………………………….. 4
Bachelor of Science (Population Studies) (Honours)……………………………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science in Statistics (Honours)…………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Master of Science (by Thesis) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Master of Science in Biostatistics………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Master of Science in Biodiversity Management…………………………………………………………………………… 2
Master of Science in Microbiology ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Master of Science in Chemistry……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Master of Science in Industrial Biochemistry ………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Master of Science in Applied Geology………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Master of Science in Petroleum Geology ……………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Master of Science in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics)………………………………………………………… 2
Master of Science in Mathematics (Pure Mathematics) ……………………………………………………………… 2
Master of Science (Microbiology) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Master of Science (Physics) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Master of Science (Applied Statistics and Demography) ……………………………………………………………. 3
Master of Science in Nuclear Science…………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Doctor of Philosophy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3

Diplomas
Diploma in Applied Statistics ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2

School of Computing
Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Honours) …………………………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours)………………………………………………………….. 4
Master of Science in Information Technology ……………………………………………………………………………… 2
Doctor of Philosophy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3

Diploma
Diploma in Computer Science…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2

School of Military Science
Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Military Science (Aeronautical) (Honours) ………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Science in Military Science (Army) (Honours) …………………………………………………………… 4
Bachelor of Science in Military Science (Nautical) (Honours)………………………………………………………. 4
Master of Arts in Security & Strategic Studies……………………………………………………………………………….. 2

Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in Security & Strategic Studies…………………………………………………………………. 1

Centre for Open, Distance and e-Learning

Under the auspices of Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Certificates
Certificate in Accounting and Auditing………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Certificate in Management and Taxation ………………………………………………………………………………….. 2

Diplomas
Diploma in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management……………………………………………………. 3
Diploma in Local Government Studies ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Diploma in Accounting and Auditing……………………………………………………………………………. 3

Degrees
Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) …………………………………………………………………………….. 6

Under the auspices of Faculty of Education
Diplomas
Diploma in Lifelong Learning and Community Education …………………………………………………………… 4
Diploma in Educational Management & Leadership ………………………………………………………………….. 2
Diploma in Secondary Education (Professional Training) …………………………………………………………….. 2
Diploma in Secondary Education (Biology/English/Mathematics/Physical Science)…………………… 2

Degrees
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) (Honours)…………………………………………………………… 4
Bachelor of Education (Lifelong Learning and Community Education) (Honours)………………………. 4
Bachelor of Education (Pre- and Lower Primary) (Honours)…………………………………………………………. 4
Bachelor of Education (Upper Primary) (Honours)……………………………………………………………………….. 4

Under the auspices of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Certificates
Certificate in HIV/AIDS Education and Counseling……………………………………………………………………… 1

Diplomas
Diploma in HIV/AIDS Management and Counseling …………………………………………………………………… 2
Diploma in Labour and Employment Studies……………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Diploma in Public Relations………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3

Under the auspices of Faculty of Health Sciences – School of Nursing
Postgraduate Diplomas
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Health Service Management)…………………………………. 2
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Nursing Education) ……………………………………………….. 2