One of the best universities in South Africa is University of venda. The university offers a lot of courses for national and international students. Go through this article and you will get some useful information about the university, courses offered at University of venda, how to apply, their contact information, cluster points, and so much more
Facts about University of venda
The University of Venda is a South African Comprehensive rural based university, located in Thohoyandou in Limpopo province. It was established in 1982 under the then Republic of Venda government.
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Courses offered at University of venda
University of venda courses include undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma courses for national and international students. Here is the list of courses offered by University of venda.
University of Venda Courses – School of Agriculture
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- School of Agriculture Departments
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Agricultural and Rural Engineering
- Department of Animal Science
- Department of Consumer Sciences
- Department of Food Science and Technology
- Forestry
- Horticultural Sciences
- Plant Production
Soil Science
Programmes
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
- Bachelor of Agriculture
- Bachelor of Family Ecology & Consumer Sci (Home Econs)
- Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Agriculture Honours
- Honours in Rural Development
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Forestry
- Master of Science in Agriculture
- Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
- Masters in Rural Development
- Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture
- Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development
University of Venda Courses – School of Education
Departments
- Curriculum Studies and Education Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Professional Studies
Programmes
The following is a list of academic programmes offered by the School of Education
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Department of Curriculum Studies and Education Management
- 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
- 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
- BEDE – (Hons) Bachelor of Education Honours Early Childhood Education
Department of Maths-Science and Technology Education
- STED – Science Teacher Education Diploma
- BSc – 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
- 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 Courses – School of Environmental Sciences
Departments
- Ecology and Resource Management
- Environmental Advisory and Assessment Unit
- Geography and Geo-Information Sciences
- GIS Resource Centre
- Hydrology and Water Resources
- Institute of Semi-Arid Environment and Disaster Management
- Mining and Environmental Geology
- Urban and Regional Planning
Programmes
In addition to the admission requirements for the bachelor’s degree stipulated by the University, the School of Environmental Sciences will admit students on the basis of either (a) matriculation option or (b) Professional Experiences. (e.g. Technikon diplomas or Employment with Nature Conservation, Planning, Mining and Water Resources). Admission requirements for various programmes within the school is outlined in the table below.
- Bachelor of Environmental Science – Matriculation Exemption + E (HG) or D (SG) in at least two of the following: Agriculture, Biology, Economics, Geography and Physical Science
- Bachelor of Mining and Environmental Geology – Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in Physical Science and one of the following: Maths, Geography, Economics, and Biology
- Bachelor of Hydrology and Water Resources – Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in Physical Science and one of the following: Maths. Geography, Economics, Biology, and Agriculture.
- Bachelor of Environmental Management – Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in any two of the following: Biology, Economics, Geography, Physical Science and Agriculture
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning – Matriculation Exemption + E (HG) or D (SG) in any two of the following: Physical Science, Biology, Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Mathematics.
- Dip. in Mining Impact and Post Mining Rehabilitation – Senior Certificate + Technikon Experience
- Dip. in Mine Health and Safety – Senior Certificate + Technikon Experience
- Cert. in Geographical Information System – Matriculation Exemption + a pass in Geography and Mapping Experience
- Cert. in Post Mining Rehabilitation – Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
- Cert. in Mine Inspection – Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
- Cert. in Mine Infrastructure: Operation and Management – Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
University of Venda Courses – School of Health
Departments
- Ecology and Resource Management
- Environmental Advisory and Assessment Unit
- Geography and Geo-Information Sciences
- GIS Resource Centre
- Hydrology and Water Resources
- Institute of Semi-Arid Environment and Disaster Management
- Mining and Environmental Geology
- Urban and Regional Planning
Programmes
In addition to the admission requirements for the bachelor’s degree stipulated by the University, the School of Environmental Sciences will admit students on the basis of either (a) matriculation option or (b) Professional Experiences. (e.g. Technikon diplomas or Employment with Nature Conservation, Planning, Mining and Water Resources). Admission requirements for various programmes within the school is outlined in the table below.
- Bachelor of Environmental Science – Matriculation Exemption + E (HG) or D (SG) in at least two of the following: Agriculture, Biology, Economics, Geography and Physical Science
- Bachelor of Mining and Environmental Geology – Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in Physical Science and one of the following: Maths, Geography, Economics, and Biology
- Bachelor of Hydrology and Water Resources – Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in Physical Science and one of the following: Maths. Geography, Economics, Biology, and Agriculture.
- Bachelor of Environmental Management – Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in any two of the following: Biology, Economics, Geography, Physical Science and Agriculture
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning – Matriculation Exemption + E (HG) or D (SG) in any two of the following: Physical Science, Biology, Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Mathematics.
- Dip. in Mining Impact and Post Mining Rehabilitation – Senior Certificate + Technikon Experience
- Dip. in Mine Health and Safety – Senior Certificate + Technikon Experience
- Cert. in Geographical Information System – Matriculation Exemption + a pass in Geography and Mapping Experience
- Cert. in Post Mining Rehabilitation – Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
- Cert. in Mine Inspection – Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
- Cert. in Mine Infrastructure: Operation and Management – Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
Departments
- Advanced Nursing Science
- Public Health
- Department of Nutrition
- Psychology
- Centre for Biokinetics, Recreation and Sports Science
Programmes
Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas:
- 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:
- 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 – 2 years
- Master of Public Health – 2 years
- BA (Hons) Psychology: – 1 year
- PhD Health in Generic stream – 3 years
University of Venda Courses – School of Human and Social Sciences
Departments
- Social Work
- Music
- M.E.R. Mathivha Centre for African Languages, Arts and Culture
- Institute for Gender and Youth Studies
- English Department
- Department of Development Studies
- Communication and Applied Language Studies
- Eskia Mphahlele Centre for African Studies
- Humanities, Management Sciences and Law Foundation Programme
The following degrees / diplomas and certificates are offered in the school:
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (Agriculture)
- Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
- Bachelor of Arts in Bachelor of Arts in Youth Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Bachelor of Arts in Youth Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (Music)
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
- Bachelor of Musicology
- Bachelor of Pre-Primary Education
- Bachelor of Education in Science Education
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Education in College Teaching
- Bachelor of Education in Education Management
- Bachelor of Education Guidance and Counselling
- Bachelor of Education: Further Education and Training
Master of Arts Degrees
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts in International Relations
- Master of Education (by dissertation)
- Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
- Master of Education in Education Management
- Master of Educational Foundations
- Master of Education in Philosophy of Education
- Master of Education in Science Education
- Master of Education in Teacher Education
- Master of Human Sciences
Doctorate
- Doctor of Education
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Doctoral Degree in Gender Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in African Studies
Diploma
- Diploma in Choral Studies
- Diploma in School Library and Information Science
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Educational Managemant)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education
- Science Teacher Education Diploma
- Post-Graduate Diploma in African Studies
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies
Certificates
- Certificate Course in Business English and Communication
- Certificate in Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Certificate in Educational Management
- Certificate in Music
- Advanced Certificate in Education (Educational Management)
- Advanced Certificate in Education- Biology Educatiion (FET)
- Advanced Certificate in Education- Mathematics Education (FET)
- Advanced Certificate in Education- Science Education (FET)
- Advanced Certificate in Education- Mathematics Education (FET)
- Advanced Certificate in Education- Natural Science Education (SP)
- Advanced Certificate in Education- Mathematics Education (IP)
- Advanced Certificate in Education – Natural Science Education (IP)
- Advanced Certificate in Remedial Education
- Advanced Certificate in Environmental Education
Honours Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts Honours
- BA Honours in Applied Anthropology
- BA Honours in Archaeology
- BA Honours in Literature and Media Studies
- BA Honours in Heritage Studies
- BA Honours in African Studies
- Honours Degree in Gender Studies
- Honours in Degree Applied Linguistics
- Honours Degree in Theoretical Linguistics
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Relations
University of Venda Courses – School of Law
Departments
- Department of Criminal and Procedural Law
- Department of Criminal Justice
- Department of Jurisprudence
- Department of Mercantile Law
- Department of Private law
- Department of Public Law
- Legal Aid Clinic
Programmes
- Undergraduate Programmes
- Baccalaureus Artium (Juris Criminalis)
- Baccalureus Legum Undergraduate
Postgraduate Degrees
- Magister Legum (Master of Laws)
- Baccalaureus Artium Honoribus (Juris Criminalis)
- Magister Artium (Juris Criminalis)
University of Venda Courses – School of Management Sciences
Departments
- Accounting and Auditing
- Business Information Systems
- Department of Business Management
- Department of Extended Degree
- Economics
- Human Resources Management and Labour Relations
- Public and Development Administration
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Oliver Tambo Institute of Governance and Policy Studies
Programmes
- Bachelor of Administration Extended Programmes:
- Economics
- Human Resources Management
- Public Administration
- Bachelor of Commerce Extended Programmes :
- Accounting
- Business Information Systems
- Business Management
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Economics
- Human Resources Management
- Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Economics Extended Programme
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 Courses – School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Departments
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Information Systems
- Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Science Foundation
- Statistics
- Vuwani Science Resource Centre
- Department of Zoology
Undergraduate Programmes
Bachelor of Science (BSc Invarious disciplines)
– Biochemistry
– Botany- Chemistry
– Computer Science and Information Systems
– Mathematics
– Microbiology
– Physics
– Statistics
– Zoology
Diploma in Freshwater Technology
Bachelor of Science Foundation
Apply to the University of venda (UNIVEN)
The University of venda has opened applications for admission of undergraduates to the school for the 2020 academic year. Click here to apply online
University of venda contacts:
For any inquiries contact:
Mr Seth Ugoda
Chief Admissions Officer: Student Administration
+2715 962 8882/ 8983/ 8977/8953
E-mail: [email protected]
Mr Takalani Nyelisani
Schools Liaison Officer, Communications and Marketing
015 962 8339
E-mail: [email protected]
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