The Accredited list of Postgraduate diploma, masters and doctorate courses offered at the National University Of Lesotho, NUL and their Requirements for 2024/2025 has been released and published here.
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National University Of Lesotho, NUL and their Requirements.
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LIST OF POSTGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED AT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO
Below is the full detail of all the Postgraduate diploma, masters and doctorate courses offered at the National University Of Lesotho, NUL.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
MASTERS DEGREES: – 2 YEARS (under review)
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Extension
- Crop Science
- Soil Science
Admission Requirements:
- B.Sc. Agriculture or equivalent, with a minimum of Second Class, Second Division or C Grade and an average of 70% in all subjects matter courses.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE: 2 YEARS (
under review)
Admission Requirements:
- The prospective candidate must normally hold at least a Second Class Honours degree from a University or Institution recognized by the National University of Lesotho.
- In addition, the candidate must have achieved a means equivalent to at least Second Class – Second Division (60%) in the courses relevant to the area in which the candidate intends to execute his/her M.Sc. degree research project.
DOCTRATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Extension
- Crop Science
- Soil Science
Minimum requirement for admission into Ph.D.:
- M.Sc degree in the relevant area or its equivalent. The duration of this degree is normally not less than 4 years.
Ph.D. IN ANIMAL SCIENCE (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- Prospective candidates must hold a Master’s degree with Coursework and Thesis in the relevant area of Animal Science, of the National University of Lesotho or an equivalent Institution.
- Candidates who have not met the M.Sc. coursework requirements of the Department, shall be required to take remedial courses determined by the Department.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE) – 1 YEAR (FULL-TIME), 2 YEARS (PART-TIME)
Admission Requirements:
- The normal entrance requirements for (PGDE) programme shall be a relevant degree of a recognized university, provided that the degree programme has included a substantial component of studies recognized by the Faculty of Education as teaching subjects.
- Applicants are expected to have majored in two teaching subjects at undergraduate level.
B.Ed (Honours)
Admission Requirements:
- The normal entrance requirements shall be a minimum of a credit in PGDE or 2:2 in B.Ed Secondary, B.Ed Primary or any other equivalent qualification.
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (MA.ED) AND MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED.) – 2 YEARS (FULL-TIME) under review
Admission Requirements:
- The normal entrance shall be second class – second (2.ii) division in B.Ed., B.A.Ed. or B.A. + PGDE or other equivalent and relevant qualifications two (2) years relevant work experience.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (M.SC.ED.) – 2 YEARS (FULL TIME)
Requirements:
- Degree holders with some background in education.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.) – 3 YEARS (FULL-TIME) AND 5 YEARS (PART-TIME) (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- The normal entrance qualifications for Ph.D. in Education shall be M.Ed./M.A.Ed. of the National University of Lesotho or other universities or equivalent qualifications as approved by Senate.
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Admission Requirements:
- At least second class 2nd division (2:2) with Mean 60 in the Social Sciences, Humanities and/or any related preferred junior degree recognized by NUL.Advance certificate in Development Studies, with at least 3 Credits in development related subjects, with 4 years continuous work experience in the institution or agency recognized by DS department and its Faculty.Equivalent criteria as may be approved by DS department and its Faculty.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMATIC STUDIES – 1 YEAR
Admission Requirements:
- BA History, Cultural and Heritage Studies, Environmental History or any first degree with an average of 60%. Students with equivalent qualifications from NUL or any other universities are considered for admission.
BA (HONOURS) IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS – 1 YEAR
BA (HONOURS) IN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH– 1 YEAR.
Admission Requirements:
- An average of 60% or above in English Language and a II (ii) average in the 4 years of undergraduate programme.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY (HONOURS) – 1 YEAR
Admission Requirements:
- Successful completion of BA in at least Second Class Second Division category. Any other qualifications that may be approved by NUL Senate.
MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES MODE II (THESIS & COURSEWORK) – 2 YEARS (under review)
MASTER OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY – 2 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- An appropriate attainment of Bachelor’s Degree Honours of NUL or an equivalent qualification from NUL or other universities. An Overall Weighted Mean of 65% with all the courses passed at Honours level.
MASTER OF ARTS IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES & LITERATURE – 2 YEARS
Admission Requirements:
- BA in the categories of Second Class First Division II (i) or Second Class Second Division II (ii) with an average of at least 65% in the core and required courses for either languages or literature.
- Students with equivalent qualifications from other universities as may be approved by the Senate of NUL on the advice of the Faculty of Humanities.
MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS (ELL) – 2 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- A good first degree from NUL at the level of 1st class, II (i) and II (ii) with an average of at least 65% in the core and required Courses for either Language or Literature. Students with equivalent Qualifications from NUL or other universities are acceptable.
MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE – 2 YEARS (FULL TIME) – 4 YEARS (PART-TIME)
Admission Requirements:
- Candidates should have at least a 2 (ii) BA (Honours) in Literature in English of the National University of Lesotho or an equivalent qualification from other universities recognized by NUL Senate.
MASTER OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES – 2 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
Candidates must possess at least one of the following Categories of qualifications:
- A minimum of Second Class First Division in relevant Social Sciences or Humanities subjects or a combination of both;
- A minimum of Second Class, Second Division 2(ii) BA with 65% mean score in Development Studies courses at BA Level or;
- Equivalent qualifications from other institutions as might be approved by NUL Senate on the advice of the department.
MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY – 2 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- BA History, Cultural and Heritage studies, Environmental History at the level of at least Second Class Second Division 2
- Any other qualifications that may be approved by the NUL Senate, on the advice of the department and Faculty.
PH.D. IN THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES – 3 YEARS (under review)
Requirements:
- Masters Degree of NUL or an equivalent qualification from other Universities with a minimum score of B.
PH.D. IN PHILOSOPHY – 3 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- 65% or better in all the relevant courses passed at BA Honours of this University. Also refer to regulation Page 11.00 in the University Calendar.
PH.D. IN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS – 4 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- Masters’ Degree in English Language and Linguistics or an equivalent qualification from other universities recognized by NUL Senate.
PH.D. IN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH – 3 YEARS (FULL-TIME) – 6 YEARS (PART-TIME) (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- The normal requirement for admission shall be a Masters’ Degree in Literature in English obtained at NUL or an Equivalent qualification from other universities
FACULTY OF LAW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LABOUR LAW (CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION) – 1 YEAR
Admission Requirements:
- Any Bachelor’s degree recognized by NUL Senate on the advice of the Faculty of Law. Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree will be awarded a Diploma in Labour Law, (Conciliation and Arbitration).
LLM MASTER’S DEGREE – 2 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- LLB degree in at least a Second Class, Second Division category with a minimum of 60% pass in a chosen field of specialization.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SYSTEM (PART-TIME) – 2 YEARS (suspended)
Admission Requirements:
- A recognized university degree.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN: – 1 YEAR
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Physics
Admission Requirements:
- A recognized Bachelor of Science degree
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY – 2 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- BSc. Honours in Geography or its equivalent from a recognized institution by NUL.
- COSC or its equivalent in the 1st or 2nd class, 4 credits including Mathematics and an approved Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Sciences, a combination of combined and additional Combined Sciences, and a minimum of a D (7) in English Language.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (HRM) [PART-TIME] – 2 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- The minimum entry requirements will normally be a Bachelor’s Degree in any field of Social Sciences, and or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of Human Resources Management.
- A limited number of professional qualifications with substantial knowledge in the field of Human Resources Management will be considered, but applicants may have to sit for any admission test and/or take remedial courses.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS – 1 YEAR (BRIDGING)
Admission Requirements:
- BA Economics with a minimum of pass or better or any other relevant qualification that may be approved by the NUL Senate on the advice of the Department and Faculty.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS – 2 YEARS
Admission Requirements:
- BA Economics with a minimum of Second Class Second Division or any other relevant qualification that may be approved by NUL Senate on the advice of the department and Faculty.
MASTER OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – 2 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- BA/BSc. in the Second Class Second Division category Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Political Science, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Sociology and Public Administration with Sociology all obtained at NUL.
- Any other qualifications equivalent to BA/BSc obtained from an academic institution recognized by the NUL Senate.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (FULL-TIME) 2 – 3 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor of Social Work or its equivalent in the categories of First Class and/or Second Class Division or Advanced Diploma from recognized institutions.
MASTER OF SOCIOLOGY (FULL-TIME) 2 – 3 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- BA Sociology or its equivalent in the categories of First Class and/or Second Class Divisions.
PH.D IN SOCIOLOGY 4 – 5 YEARS (under review)
Admission Requirements:
- Masters in Sociology or related field.
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