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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO

NUL Information Booklet

2015/2016

NUL Information Booklet 2015/2016

ACRONYMS

NUL - National University of Lesotho

LAC - Lesotho Agricultural College

JC - Junior Certificate

COSC - Cambridge Overseas Senior Certificate

LGCSE - Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education

STC - Secondary Teachers’ Certificate

B.SC - Bachelor of Science

B.ED - Bachelor of Education

MA.ED - Master of Arts in Education

PGDE - Post Graduate Diploma in Education

M.SC. ED - Master of Science in Education

LLB - Bachelor of Laws

IB - International Baccalaureate

GCE - General Certificate of Education

UN - United Nations

NGOs - Non-Governmental Organizations

DS - Development Studies

APS - Average Point Score

Maths. - Mathematics

TV - Television


CONTENTS

ACRONYMS ..................................................................................... 2

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT NUL ..... Error! Bookmark not defined.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION .................................. 7

FACULTIES

1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE .................................................... 8

2. FACULTY OF EDUCATION ...................................................... 12

3. FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES ........................................... 17

4. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES ..................................................... 21

5. FACULTY OF LAW .................................................................. 28

6. FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ................................. 30

7. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ............................................ 35

8. INSTITUTE OF EXTRA MURAL STUDIES ................................ 42

LIBRARY SERVICES ...................................................................... 46

CURRENT TUITION FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2014/15 ..................... 48

FEES RELATED TO CHARGES EXCLUDING TUITION ..................... 50

CONTACT DETAILS ....................................................................... 51

NB: Please note that currently tuition fees are under review and will

be communicated as soon as the task is completed.


GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT NUL MISSION: The mission of the National University of Lesotho (NUL) is to promote national advancement through innovative teaching, learning,

research and professional services, producing high caliber and responsible graduates able to serve their communities with diligence.

VISION: NUL's vision is to be a leading African university responsive to

national needs; committed to high quality teaching, life-long learning, research and community service, respected nationally and

internationally.

VALUES: Staff and students of NUL shall demonstrate a commitment to honesty, integrity, professionalism, excellent customer care, respect,

tolerance, transparency and accountability in their dealings with colleagues and others. They shall be innovative, resourceful, collaborative, cherishing academic freedom and always striving for

excellence.

Policy on Students with Disabilities

The University is committed to responding to the needs of students with disabilities. It is required that disability is declared during the

application process.

The Academic Year

NUL runs one academic year for both undergraduate and graduate studies. There are two semesters in one academic year. This applies to

both full and part-time programmes. Examinations are normally written in December, May and supplementary examinations in July.

Payment of Fees and Registration

Payment of fees at NUL is governed by the university financial

regulations and policies. ADM 4.01 stipulates that “fees are payable in full, on or before the beginning of the [given] academic year’s registration. Financial clearance is a pre-condition for academic registration. Thus, no

student will be allowed to register for studies, admitted to residence or be allowed to attend classes until the University shall have received proof of

required payment of fees. Fees for any one academic term (of the two semesters) must be paid in full or in installments approved by the University Management before the beginning of the term:

Payment of fees shall be made directly to the NUL Standard Lesotho Bank Account No. 01400-3377-5301 and proof of payment must be


presented to the relevant section of Finance and Administration for financial clearance and to the relevant faculty for academic registration.

Accommodation in Halls of Residence during vacation

During short vacations, students who live a long way from home may apply to remain in the Halls of Residence. Students will not normally be allowed to remain during long vacations. Students who are writing

supplementary examinations may be allowed into residence one (1) week before the examinations. Any such stay in residence will be charged at M100.00 per day.

Surcharge for damage or loss of University property

Students who damage or loose University property or equipment including Library books or periodicals will be charged with the cost of repair or replacement.

Study Permit and Visa Requirements

Assistance with application for and inquiries regarding procedures for study permit and visa requirements can be sought from the International

Students Office of the Dean of Students Affairs.

Students' Loan Bursaries

The University does not run any bursary scheme for students. The

majority of local students are sponsored by the Government of Lesotho through a loan bursary scheme administered by the National Manpower Development Secretariat (NMDS).

Since 2010, NMDS shifted away from sponsoring every admissible student in favour of a quota-based system. The University follows

faculty-specific criteria to allocate the given quota. Students without a bursary are admitted on a self-sponsoring basis and they become

personally responsible for payment of all mandatory fees. Regardless of whether a student is sponsored or self-sponsoring, the

responsibility to pay all mandatory fees lies with such a student.


FACULTIES/INSTITUTES WITHIN THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO

Currently there are seven faculties as follows: Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Education Faculty of Health Science

Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Law Faculty of Science and Technology

Faculty of Social Sciences Institute of Education – (Suspended)

Institute of Extra-Mural Studies Institute of Southern African Studies – (Suspended)


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION FOR HOLDERS OF A LESOTHO GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

(LGCSE) AT THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO

GENERAL ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS INTO THE UNIVERSITY Preamble

A full time Bachelor’s Degree at the National University of Lesotho shall normally be of a minimum of four (4) years duration. The minimum admission requirements for the Bachelor degree is a

Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE). Applicants must have sat for a minimum of Six (6) subjects with an achievement

rating of C or better in four (4) subjects including English Language and D or better in the remaining two (2) subjects chosen from designed five subject groups.

CALCULATION OF ADMISSION POINTS SCORE (APS)

The calculation of an APS score is based on a candidates’ achievement in

six (6) recognized LGCSE subjects. The University shall assign LGCSE

eight-point rating scale of achievement as shown in the table below.

Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education

Achievement Marks (per cent)

A* (1) 90 – 100

A (2) 80 – 89

B (3) 70 – 79

C (4) 60 – 69

D (5) 50 – 59

E (6) 40 – 49

F (7) 30 – 39

G (8) 0 – 29

A maximum of APS 26 is required for admission into the university.

The requirements for admission into various faculties are stated below.

Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree:

Notwithstanding the information given above, detailed admission requirements are obtained under specific Faculties, the Institute of

Extra-Mural Studies and the Library.


1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE (GENERAL) WITH OPTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, AGRICULTURAL

EXTENSION, ANIMAL SCIENCE, CROP SCIENCE, SOIL SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSUMER SCIENCE

Preamble

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture shall normally be a 4-year

programme for direct entrants. Applicants with Diploma in

Agriculture will start at year two level.

a. Direct Entry Requirements: For admissibility into Year 1, applicants must have:

Sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE examinations.

Obtained a C grade or better in Mathematics.

Obtained a C grade or better in English language.

Obtained a C grade or better in either Biology or Physical Science.

Obtained a C grade or better in one other subject

Obtained a D grade or better in two (2) other subjects.

For ranking purposes Agriculture/Food and Nutrition/Fashion and

Textile may be considered as a second science for admission.

b. Indirect Entry Requirements: For admissibility into Year 2, applicants must have:

At least Credit in Diploma in General Agriculture, Agricultural

Education, Forestry and Resource Management, Home Economics

and other agriculture related diplomas obtained from an

institution recognized by NUL.

Second Division of Secondary Teachers Certificate with Agriculture

as a major subject.

Any other qualification that may be approved by the Senate of the

National University of Lesotho from time to time.

Candidates who qualify through the Diploma in Agriculture,

Diploma in Forestry or Diploma in Agricultural Education shall be

required to have taken and passed mathematics with credit at LAC

mathematics for non–mathematics majors during their second year

of study.


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE (GENERAL)

Career Opportunities: Employees of Public/Government and Private

Organizations as Agriculturalists or Environmental Scientists, Food

Security Officers, Forestry Officers, Senior Officers (National Agriculture Research), Project Management Officers, Agricultural Economists, Food System Economists, Monitoring and support Officers,

Consultants, Lecturers at institutions of Higher Learning. Economic planners, Extension Officers, Livestock Production Officers, Agriculture journalists, Livestock marketing. Add each programme and its

opportunity.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE (GENERAL) AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS Career Opportunities: Economic Planners, Extension Officers

Marketing Managers, Research Analysts, Community Development Officers, Loan Officers, Agricultural

Statisticians, Development Project Manager/Coordinators, Socio-Economists, Policy Analysts, Commodities Traders, Farm Managers, Agricultural Administrators, Lecturers/Teachers

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE (GENERAL) AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION Career Opportunities: Economic Planners, Extension Officers,

Marketing Managers, Research Analysts, Community Development

Officers, Loan Officers, Agricultural Statisticians, Development Project Manager/Coordinators, Socio-economists, Policy Analysts, Commodities Traders, Farm Managers, Agricultural Administrators,

Lecturers/Teachers, Agricultural Journalist, Agricultural Broadcaster, Director of programmes, Public Relations Specialist and many more.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE (GENERAL) AGRICULTURAL ANIMAL SCIENCE Career Opportunities: Production Manager (Livestock Production

Officer, Farm Manager, Self Employment), Researcher (Nutrition, Breeding, Reproduction, Pastures, Ecology), Biological Sciences,

Teaching, Promotion and Marketing Managers, Entrepreneurship, Livestock Products, Agricultural Chemicals, Animal Feed Industry,

Livestock Marketing), Business (Banking and Credit Institutions, Cooperatives), and Service (Meat and Dairy Processing, Consulting and Advisory.


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE (GENERAL) AGRICULTURAL CROP SCIENCE Career Opportunities: Agriculturalists, Extension Services, Farmers,

consultants, Researchers, Marketing Officers, Teachers (at a Higher

Level) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE (GENERAL)

AGRICULTURAL SOIL SCIENCE Career Opportunities: Employees of Public/Government and Private

Organizations as Agriculturalists or Environmental Scientists: - remedial

of contaminated soils, diagnose plant growth Problems, irrigation, waste management, soil testing, consultancy On soil/land management, soil

fertility improvement and soil and water conservation, Lecturer at Higher Institutions of Learning.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSUMER SCIENCE Career Opportunities: Employees of Public/Government and Private

organizations such as: Secondary/High School Teachers, College/University Lecturers, Nutritionists, Consumer specialists, Textile Specialists, Researchers, Community Development Officers, Outreach

Officers, Commercial Food Service Operators, Food and Nutrition Consultants, Fashion Designers, Day Care Centre Specialists, Nursery School Specialists, Utility Company Demonstrators, Dieticians and

Entrepreneurs. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN: – 2 YEARS (under review)

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Extension

Crop Science

Soil Science

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.

Ph.D. Degrees in the same areas of Soil Science, Crop Science, Animal Science and Agricultural Economics and Extension. Minimum

requirement for admission into Ph.D. is M.Sc degree in the relevant area or its equivalent. The duration of this degree is normally not less than 4 years.


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE: – 2 YEARS (under review)

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.

Programme Structure: Execution of the Master’s programme may be either by coursework with Thesis (Mode I) or by heavy coursework

component plus mini-project (Mode II). The programme may be executed on full-time (Minimum duration 24 and maximum 30 calendar months),

or part-time basis (minimum duration 30 and maximum 54 calendar months), except that the coursework component shall be on full-time basis only.

Options:

Option 1: Animal Nutrition

Option 2: Animal Breeding and Genetics Option 3: Production System

Option 4: Dairy Technology

Option 5: Wool and Mohair Science and Technology

Ph.D. IN ANIMAL SCIENCE (under review)

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.


2. FACULTY OF EDUCATION DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION: Offered jointly by the Lesotho Agricultural Education (LAC) and the National University of Lesotho (NUL). Students take Education in the third year in the Faculty

of Education Requirements: A pass with credit or better at the end of year II with

LAC. Career Opportunities: Teachers of Agricultural related courses in

Secondary and High Schools.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.ED.): DIRECT - 4 YEARS

Preamble Bachelor of Education shall normally be a 4-year programme for direct

entrants and STC holders. Applicants with Diploma in Education (Secondary) will start at year two level.

a. Direct Entry

Requirements: For admissibility into Year 1, applicants must have:


Obtained a C grade or better in at least four (4) and at least a D

grade in two other subjects.

Obtained a C grade or better in English language.

Applicants intending to take English Language as a teaching

subject, must have a B grade or better in English Language.

Applicants intending to take subjects in Business Education, must

have a C grade or better in Mathematics.

b. Indirect Entry The normal requirements for applicants with a teaching

qualification from Lesotho College of Education (LCE) shall be:

STC with at least a second class pass and two teaching subjects

recognized by the school system.

OR

Diploma in Education (secondary) with a least a second class pass

and two teaching subjects recognized by the school system.


Career Opportunities: Teaching two non-science subjects at secondary

and high school levels, Subject specialist at the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC), Subject specialist at the Inspectorate,

Subject specialist at the Examinations Council of Lesotho, Head of Department in a Secondary or High School, Deputy Principal in a Secondary or High School, Principal in a Secondary or High School,

Teaching Assistant/Assistant Lecturer at National University of Lesotho, Run a full-time school, Run support afternoon/weekend lessons for pupils who attend various schools. Run supplement support

lessons/classes for supplementary or part-time JC and LGCSE.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (B.SC. ED.): DIRECT

Preamble

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) shall normally be a 4-year Programme for direct entrants.

Requirements: For entry into the Bachelor of Science degree, students

must have:


Obtained a B grade or better in Mathematics.

Obtained a C grade or better in Biology or Physical Science.

Obtained a C grade or better in English Language.

Obtained a C grade or better in one other subject.

Obtained a D or better in any other two subjects.

Requirements:

Career Opportunities: Environmental Manager, Curriculum Developer,

Inspector of schools, Teacher in high schools, Lecturer in institutions of Higher learning, Science Subject Advisor - Demonstrator, Laboratory

Technician at a higher level.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (B.SC.ED.): INDIRECT - 4 YEARS

Requirements: A pass with credit in Diploma in Science Education;

STC; or Diploma in Education (Secondary) A minimum of second class


pass in Secondary Teachers Certificate (STC) of Lesotho College of Education, and a major in Science And Mathematics and an equivalent

qualification approved by Senate of NUL on advice by the Faculty of Education.

Career Opportunities: Environmental Manager, Curriculum Developer,

Inspector of schools, Teacher in high schools, Lecturer in institutions of

Higher learning, Science Subject Advisor - Demonstrator, Laboratory Technician at a higher level.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) - 4 YEARS (PART-TIME)

Requirements: Diploma in Education (Primary) - DEP or the Diploma in

Primary Education (DPE) offered by the Lesotho College of Education

(LCE), plus a minimum of 5 years teaching experience. Any other equivalent qualification as shall be determined by the Senate, must also be practicing teachers. Career Opportunities: The part-time B. Ed. (Primary) is one of the

programmes taken to address the primary school teacher’s desire in

Lesotho to upgrade themselves both academically and professionally. Primary School Principal, Resource Teacher, Education Offer (DRT), Primary School Teacher.

HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMA ADMINISTRATION (HEDA) - 1 YEAR

Requirements: Normal entrance qualifications shall be a B.A.Ed., B.Ed.

and B.Sc. Ed. Degree (or equivalent) plus a year of teaching experience (or Equivalent). Persons with University Diploma in Education (Second Class) of Higher Education Diploma (Teaching) plus a minimum of three

years’ teaching experience (or equivalent) may also be considered upon submission of a good recommendation by the Education Secretary and Inspectorate of Education Ministry concerned.

Career Opportunities: The programme is a one year full-time intended

for current and prospective Heads of Schools.

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE) – 1 YEAR (FULL-TIME), 2 YEARS (PART-TIME)

Requirements: The normal entrance requirements for (PGDE)

programme shall be a relevant degree of a recognized university, provided that the degree programme has included two majors recognized by the

Faculty of Education as teaching subjects.

Career Opportunities: Offered to holders of non-education certificates

and it is intended for practicing and prospective teachers of Secondary and High Schools, (similar to those for B.Ed & B.Sc. Ed).


MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (MA.ED) AND MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED.) - 2 YEARS (FULL-TIME) under review

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. Career Opportunities: Researchers, teachers, curriculum developers,

education administrators and supervisors.

Programme structure:

A student may study through:

1. MODE I: DISSERTATION ONLY: A student following Mode I of the study shall normally:

(a) Take the research methods course within one academic year;

(b) Complete and present a preliminary research project in Mathematics Or Science Education prior to data collection;

(c) Present a research proposal to the department through the supervisor for approval prior to data collection;

(d) Complete required course work in the first year; (e) Undertake research and write a dissertation of 25,000 to 30,000

words within one academic year after completion of coursework.

2. MODE II: COURSEWORK AND DISSERTATION:

A student following Mode II of the study shall normally:

(a) Take a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work within one

academic year; (b) Complete and present a research proposal through the supervisor

to the department prior to data collection; (c) Complete coursework within one academic year. (d) Undertake research and write a dissertation of 12 000 to 16 000

words within one academic year after completion of coursework.

Key Learning Areas:


1. Agriculture Education 2. Environmental Education

3. Science Education 4. Mathematics Education

5. Curriculum Development 6. Research Methods in Education

For more details please contact the Faculty of Education (Department

of Science Education).

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.) - 3 YEARS (FULL-TIME) AND 5

YEARS (PART-TIME) (under review)

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. Career Opportunities: The Doctor of Philosophy provides opportunities

and guidance which will enable each student to undertake research

studies which show originality, relevance and significance (fulfilling a felt need and/or confirming to or challenging existing theory in the discipline

concerned).


3. FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

Preamble

Bachelor of Science in General Nursing and Midwifery shall normally be

a 5-year programme for direct entrants.

a. Direct Entry

Requirements: For entry into the Bachelor of Science in General

Nursing and Midwifery, students must have:



Obtained a C grade or better in Biology or physical Science.



Obtained a D grade or better in any other two subjects.

Career Opportunities: Can enroll for Postgraduate Diploma into

Orthopedic Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Ophthalmic Nursing Oncology Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Gynae Nursing, Theatre

Techniques. Pursue Masters Degree in Public Health, Community Health, Maternal and Child Health, Medical Surgical Nursing etc. Pursue Doctor of Nursing, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Private Practice after gaining

relevant working experience.

b. Indirect Entry

BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE - 3 YEARS The normal entry requirements for candidates shall be:

Diploma in General Nursing or equivalent.

Registration with Lesotho Nursing Council and one (1) year

working experience as a Nurse.

Midwifery qualification is compulsory for those who want to major

in Community Health and Primary Health Care Nursing.


Career Opportunities: Can establish and run own clinics (Private

Practice), Manage Health Centres, work as Managers and Directors of

different programme e.g. EPI, PMTC, work as Nurse Educators, Clinical instructors at Diploma levels or Assistant Lecturers. Can pursue

Masters and Doctorate degrees in Nursing Programmes.

BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (HONOURS)

Preamble

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) shall normally be a 5-year programme

for direct entrants. a. Direct Entry

Requirements: For entry into the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours).

Students must have:







Career Opportunities: Pharmacist working in community, hospital and

industrial pharmacy; can also work in academic and in government agencies in positions concerned with the control and regulation of drugs.

b. Indirect Entry

BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (HONOURS) - 4 YEARS

The normal entry requirements for candidates shall be:

A pass with credit in Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology.

OR

A pass in International Baccalaureate (IB) examination in

Chemistry and Biology and either Physics or Mathematics with a score of at least four (4) higher level in Biology, and Chemistry and

three in either Mathematics or Physics at the same level. OR


A pass in advanced General Certificate of Education examination

with a minimum aggregate of 9 in Chemistry, Biology and either Mathematics or Physics.

Career Opportunities: Pharmacist working in community, Hospital and

industrial pharmacy; can also work in academic and in government

agencies in positions concerned with the control and regulation of drugs. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:

Preamble

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health shall normally be a 4-year

programme for direct entrants.

a. Direct Entry

Requirements: For entry into the Bachelor of Science in Environmental

Health, students must have:







Career Opportunities: Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) officers

in different organizations e.g. mines, manufacturing & service industries, Environmental Engineers/Specialists, Environmental Health

consultants, waste water specialists, Health, food and site inspectors, Environmental pollution analysts, Environmental toxicologists, solid and

hazardous waste management specialists, climate change specialists, Environmental Health Impact Assessment Specialists.

b. Indirect Entry

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: 3 YEARS The normal entry requirements for candidates shall be:

Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent.

Bachelor of Science degree from recognized institutions by NUL.


Career Opportunities: Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) officers

in different organizations e.g. mines, manufacturing & service industries,

Environmental Engineers/Specialists, Environmental Health consultants, waste water specialists, Health, food and site inspectors,

Environmental pollution analysts, Environmental toxicologists, solid and hazardous waste management specialists, climate change specialists, Environmental Health Impact Assessment Specialists.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITION

Preamble

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition shall normally be a 4-year programme

for direct entrants. a. Direct Entry

Requirements: For entry into the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition,

students must have:







Career Opportunities: Community or Clinical Nutritionist within the

Public Sector and/or the Private Sector.

b. Indirect Entry

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITION - 3 YEARS The normal requirements for applicants shall be:

Diploma in Nutrition Science or equivalent,

Bachelor of Science degree from recognized institutions by NUL.

Career Opportunities: Community or Clinical Nutritionist within the

Public Sector and/or the Private Sector.


4. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES a. Sub-Degree Programmes

Candidates applying for sub-degree programmes are considered

eligible for admission if they have:


Obtained a D grade or better in at least six (6)subjects including

English Language

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Bachelor of Arts degree shall normally be a 4-year programme for direct entrants.

b. Direct Entry Requirements: For admissibility into Year 1, applicants must have:


Obtained a C grade or better in at least four (4) subjects including

English Language

Obtained at least a D-grade in two other subjects.

c. Indirect Entry Candidates with relevant Certificate or Diploma qualifications from

other institutions of higher learning relevant to programme offered

by the faculty are considered eligible for admission if:

They have passed with credit/second class (depending on

pass classification used) or better.

They have a pass plus a five-year working experience

relevant to the programme applied for.

N.B.: The entry point into the programme applied for will, in each case, be determined by the department concerned.

DIPLOMA IN PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING - 2 YEARS

Requirements: LGCSE or its equivalent in the 3rd class pass; a pass in

English Language; Aggregate not exceeding 40 in the best 6 passed

subjects. Career Opportunities: Pastoral Careers, Peacemakers, Champions of

Human Rights, Theologians, Ethicist, Community Leaders, General

Counselor, Pastoral Careers, Project Manager, HIV & Aids Counselor,


School Counselors, Community Leaders, Ethicists, Consultants, Children Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists.

BA PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING DIRECT- 4 YEARS BA PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING INDIRECT - 3 YEARS

Requirements: LGCSE or its equivalent in the 1st or 2nd class. 4 credits

including English Language, and a minimum aggregate of 34 for the best passed six subjects. Pass with credit in Diploma in Pastoral care and

Counseling. Career Opportunities: General Counselors, Pastoral Carers, Community

Leaders, Pastoral Careers, Project Manager, HIV & Aids Counselor,

School Counselors, Community Leaders, Ethicists, Consultants, Children Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists.

MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES MODE II

(THESIS & COURSEWORK) - 2 YEARS (under review)

PHD. IN THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES – 3 YEARS (under review)

Requirements: Master of Arts degree of NUL or an equivalent

qualification from other Universities with a minimum score of B.

DIPLOMA IN APPLIED PHILOSOPHY AND PUBLIC ETHICS – 2 YEARS

Career Opportunities: Pastoral Careers, Peacemakers, Champions of

Human Rights, Theologians, Ethicist, Community Leaders, General

Counselor, Pastoral Careers, Project Manager, HIV & Aids Counselor, School Counselors, Community Leaders, Ethicists, Consultants,

Children Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY (HONOURS) – 1 YEAR

Career Opportunities: Pastoral Careers, Peacemakers, Champions of

Human Rights, Theologians, Ethicist, Community Leaders, General Counselor, Pastoral Careers, Project Manager, HIV & Aids Counselor, School Counselors, Community Leaders, Ethicists, Consultants,

Children Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists.


MASTER OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY - 2 YEARS (under review)

Requirements: An appropriate attainment of Bachelors' 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. Career Opportunities: Employed in the Public, Private and

Governmental Sectors of the Economy as University Lecturer, Media Publisher, Analyst, Administrator/Manager, Advisor, Editor, Researcher,

Diplomat.

PH.D. IN PHILOSOPHY – 3 YEARS (under review)

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.

Career Opportunities: Theologian, Lecturer, Public Servant,

Community Leader, Ethicists.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMANITIES – 4 YEARS

Career Opportunities: Journalist, Development Planner, Project

Manager, Project Appraiser, Project Educator, Theologian, Diplomat, Translator, Interpreter, Editor, French Teacher, Lecturer. Working with

NGO’s, UN Organizations, in the Private and Governmental Sectors as well as International Organizations. In Tourism as Tourist Guides and

as Bilingual Secretaries in Business.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMANITIES (INDIRECT) - 3 YEARS Requirements: Pass with credit in Diploma in Pastoral Care and

Counseling and Diploma in Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics.


Manager, Project Appraiser, Project Educator, Theologian, Diplomat, Translator, Interpreter, Editor, French Teacher, Lecturer. Working with

NGO’s, UN Organizations, in the Private and Governmental Sectors as well as International Organizations. In Tourism as Tourist Guides and

as Bilingual Secretaries in Business.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMANITIES WITH CONCURRENT

CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL FRENCH (DIRECT) - 4 YEARS


Manager, Project Appraiser, Project Educator, Theologian, Diplomat,

Translator, Interpreter, Editor, French Teacher, Lecturer. Working with


NGO’s, UN Organizations, in the Private and Governmental Sectors as well as International Organizations. In Tourism as Tourist Guides and as

Bilingual Secretaries in Business

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION - 4 YEARS

Career Opportunities: Translators and Interpreters for Government

Ministries, Non- Governmental Organizations and National and International conferences.

MASTER OF ARTS IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES & LITERATURE – 2

YEARS

Requirements: BA in the categories of Second Class First Division II (ii)

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.

Career Opportunities: Teacher, Lecturer, Translator, Interpreter,

Literacy Expertise for Publishers, Author, Editor, Tourist Guide and

Expertise in Culture-based organizations.

BA (HONOURS) IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS – 1 YEAR

BA (HONOURS) IN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH– 1 YEAR.

Requirements: An average of 60% or above in English Language and a II

(ii) average in the 4 years of undergraduate programme.

Career Opportunities: Lecturer in institutions of Higher Learning,

Language Advisor, Editor, Literacy Analyst, Researcher.

MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS (ELL) - 2 YEARS (under review)

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. Career Opportunities: Lecturer in institutions of Higher Learning,



MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE – 2 YEARS (FULL TIME) – 4 YEARS (PART-TIME)

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.

Career Opportunities: Lecturer in institutions of Higher Learning,


PHD. IN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS – 4 YEARS (under review) Requirements: Masters’ Degree in English Language and Linguistics or

an equivalent qualification from other universities recognized by NUL Senate. Career Opportunities: Lecturers in Institutions of Higher Learning,


PHD. IN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH – 3 YEARS (FULL-TIME) – 6 YEARS (PART-TIME) (under review) 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.

Career Opportunities: Lecturers in Institutions of Higher Learning,


BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES – 4 YEARS

Career Opportunities: Educator, development project or programmes’ manager or community developer, consultant or researcher or socio-

economic planner or development-economic planner/advocator/ environmental programmes manager, development policy expert, can

work with Non-governmental or International Governmental Organizations and International Development Agencies including UN development organs, various government ministries dealing with rural,

agricultural, environmental and urban development, the public and private sector at large.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Requirements: At least second class second division (2:2) with Mean 60 in the Social Sciences, Humanities and/or any related preferred junior

degree recognized by NUL.


Advanced 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.

Career Opportunities: Educator, development project or programmes’

manager or community developer, consultant or researcher or socio-economic planner or development-economic planner/advocator/environmental programmes manager, can work with

Non-government or International Governmental Organizations and International Development Agencies including UN development organs,

various government ministries dealing with rural, agricultural, environmental and urban development, the public and private sector at large.

MASTER OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES - 2 YEARS (under review) Requirements: (i) a minimum of Second Class First Division in relevant

Social Sciences or Humanities subjects or a combination of both.

(ii) a minimum of Second Class, Second Division 2(ii) BA with 65%

mean score in Development Studies courses at BA Level or (iii) Equivalent qualifications from other institutions as might be

approved by NUL Senate on the advice of the department.

Career Opportunities: Educator, development project or programmes’

manager or community developer, consultant or researcher or socio-economic planner or development-economic planner/advocator/ environmental programmes manager, can work with Non-governmental

or International Governmental Organizations and International Development Agencies including UN development organs, various

government ministries dealing with rural, agricultural, environmental and urban development, the public and private sector at large.

HISTORICAL STUDIES

‘For History is to the Nation as memory is to the individual’

Experience the world of work before you graduate through

our attachment programme

Innovative and interesting Educational Tours in Southern

Africa

Field Trips to Historical Sites, Museums and National Parks


BA IN HISTORY – 4 YEARS

BA CULTURAL AND HERITAGE STUDIES – 4 YEARS BA ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY – 4 YEARS

Career Opportunities: Environment, Tourism, Archaeology,

Research, Teaching, Museum and Galleries, Curatorship, Archives, Librarianship, Politics, International Affairs, Journalism,

Broadcasting.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMATIC STUDIES – 1 YEAR

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.

MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY – 2 YEARS (under review)

Requirements: BA History, Cultural and Heritage studies,

Environmental History at the level of at least Second Class Second

Division 2 (ii). Any other qualifications that may be approved by the NUL Senate on the advice of the department and Faculty.


5. FACULTY OF LAW

BACHELOR OF LAWS (L.L.B.)

Preamble

The Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) shall normally be a 5-year Programme for direct entrants and 3 years for indirect entrants.

a) Direct Entry

The normal requirements for direct entrance into the LL.B. 5-year

programme are:

Sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE examination

LGCSE or equivalent with at least four subjects passed with

a C-grade and two other subjects passed with at least a D-

grade.

A minimum of a C-grade in English Language.

A total not exceeding 26 Average Point Score (APS) is the

acceptable achievement of a candidate.

b) Indirect Entry – 3 year Programme

The normal requirements for applicants shall be:

A Bachelors’ Degree from any other discipline with at least a Second

Class Second Division Pass.

Career Opportunities: Legal practice, judicial office, prosecutorship,

lecturing, conveyancing, notarial practice, legal consultancy, corporate legal advice etc.

MASTER’S DEGREE LLM - 2 YEARS (under review)

Requirements: LLB degree in at least a Second Class, Second Division

category with a minimum of 60% pass in a chosen field of specialization. Career Opportunities: Legal practice, judicial office, prosecutorship,

lecturing, conveyancing, notarial practice, legal consultancy, corporate

legal advice etc.


POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LABOUR LAW (CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION) 1 YEAR (Under review)

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).

Career Opportunities: Conciliation, arbitration, legal advice,

consultancy in Labour Law, Labour Relations and Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Directorate of Dispute Prevention and Resolution

(DDPR) employs people who have qualified as Conciliators and Arbitrators from this programme. Human Resource Departments in the

Private sector employ holders of this diploma as Labour Relations Advisors or Labour Specialists.


6. FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Preamble

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) shall normally be a 4-year Programme for direct entrants.

(a) Direct Entry

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc.)

- BSc. General

- BSc. Computer Science

- BSc. Information Systems

- BSc. Statistics

Requirements: For entry into the Bachelor of Science degree, students

must have:







Ranking: Students will be ranked according to the total point score using the

following criteria:

Mathematics.

One Science subject (Biology or Physical Science).

Second Science subject or English Language (whichever is better).

Due to the high number of applicants, students will be admitted on

merit.


(b) Indirect Entry

For candidates with Certificate or Diploma qualifications from

other institutions of higher learning, eligibility for admission and

the entry point into the program applied for will, in each case, be

determined by the department concerned.

NOTE: The Faculty of Science and Technology will consider applicants with

OOSC qualification for admission, using the present admission requirements only for a period of five (5) academic years, i.e. from

academic years 2014/15 until 2018/2019. For academic years 2019/2020 onwards, FOST will consider for admission into Year I, leading to Bachelors’ Degree, applicants with COSC qualification who

have:-

sat for COSC examination or its equivalent and passed with 1st or 2nd class division

obtained a pass with credit in four (4) subjects including Mathematics.

obtained a pass with credit in any two of the approved Science Subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Sciences, a

combination of combined and additional Combined Sciences).

Obtained a pass with credit in English Language.

- Bachelor of Science in General

- Biology

- Biotechnology

- Chemistry

- Chemical Technology

- Computer Science

- Electronics

- Environmental Sciences

- Geography

- Mathematics

- Physics

- Statistics

Career Opportunities: Mathematics: specializes in different branches of

Mathematics such as Applied Mathematics, Engineering Mathematicss,

Logic, Pure Mathematics, Graph Theory and Complexity, Analysis of Algorithms, Applied Mathematics in Finance and business such as Mathematics of Finance and Actuarial Sciences.


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE


Mathematics such as Applied Maths, Engineering Maths, Logic, Pure

Mathematics, Graph Theory and Complexity, Analysis of Algorithms, Applied Mathematics in Finance and business such as Mathematics of

Finance and Actuarial Sciences. BSc. Information Systems


Mathematics such as Applied Maths, Engineering Maths, Logic, Pure

Mathematics, Graph Theory and Complexity, Analysis of Algorithms, Applied Mathematics in Finance and business such as Mathematics of

Finance and Actuarial Sciences.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS


Mathematics such as Applied Maths, Engineering Maths, Logic, Pure Mathematics, Graph Theory and Complexity, Analysis of Algorithms, Applied Mathematics in Finance and business such as Mathematics of

Finance and Actuarial Sciences.

Indirect Individualised Programmes - (Not for 1st years)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY - 4 ½ YEARS

Requirements: Successful completion of BSc. Year II in Biology of NUL

or its equivalent.

Career Opportunities: Agro Chemistry, Biotechnology, Ceramic

Industry, Environmental monitoring and Policy, Forensic Science, Geochemistry, Textile Industry, Metallurgy, Paper Industry,

Pharmaceutical Industry, Plastic Industry, Science Development for Government, Policy and Military and Teaching.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY - 4 ½ YEARS

Requirements: Successful completion of B.Sc. general year 1 with a

minimum grade of Physics (D), Chemistry (C) and Mathematics (D).

Career Opportunities: Agro Chemistry, Biotechnology, Ceramic

Industry, Environmental Monitoring and Policy, Forensic Science, Geochemistry, Textile industry, Metallurgy, Paper industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Plastic industry, Science Development for

Government, Brewery, Mine, Policy and Military Dairy Factory and Teaching.


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ELECTRONICS) INDIRECT - 4 YEARS

Requirements: Successful completion of B.Sc. Year II in Physics and

Mathematics of NUL and its equivalent.

Career Opportunities: Telecommunications, Electronic Device Industry,

National Industrial and Private Laboratories.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES - 4 YEARS

Requirements: Successful completion of BSc Year I in Geography and

Environmental Studies of NUL or its equivalent.

Career Opportunities: Environmental Manager, Water Resource

Manager, Natural Resource Manager, Geographical Information Systems Manager, Environmental Impact Assessor, Land Use Planner, Forestry and Land Reclamation Manager.

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.ENG.) IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS - 5 YEARS


Computer Science at NUL or its equivalent, Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or its equivalent from other institutions recognized by NUL Senate (normally admitted at Year II).

Career Opportunities: Computer Systems Engineer, Computing,

Mathematician, Science and Engineering, technical problem solver,

designing, construction, implementation and maintenance of hardware and software components of modern computing systems and computer controlled equipment as well as their communication networks.

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B. ENG. IN ELECTRONICS) - 5 YEARS


Computer Science of NUL or its equivalent, Diploma in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering.

Career Opportunities: Electronic Engineer, Telecommunications

Companies (e.g. Vodacom, Telecom, Econet); Embedded Systems Design,

Computer Engineering, Engineering Management, Instrumentation, Control Systems Design, Image Analysts & Video Techniques,

Simulations, Communications Networks, Radio and TV Broadcasting, Electronics parts repair Industry.

Physics: Solar Energy, Material Science, Medical Imaging,

Instrumentation, Laboratories (National, Industrial & Private), Meteorology, Modelling Techniques, Serves as a base for several Allied

fields in Science and Engineering (e.g. Medical Physics; Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical); etc.


POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SYSTEM (PART-TIME) - 2 YEARS (suspended)

Requirements: A recognized university degree.

Career Opportunities: A professional who applies information

technology and systems to organizational and managerial needs, is aware of what information technology, systems and technology to help organizations compete more successfully in the market place or to

streamline current operations.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY - 2 YEARS (under

review)

Requirements: BSc. Honours in Geography or its equivalent from a

recognized institution by NUL.

Career Opportunities: Environmental Manager, Water Resource

Manager, Natural Resource Manager, Geographical Information Systems Manager, Environmental Impact Assessor, Land Use Planner, Forestry

and Land Reclamation Manager.


7. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Preamble The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a number of degree

programmes. These are normally of four (4) year duration for direct entrants

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting.

Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing.

Bachelor of Commerce in Management.

a. Direct Entry

Requirements: To be considered for admission, candidates must have:

Sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE Examination

LGCSE or its equivalent with a minimum achievement rating of C

or better in four subjects including English Language and

Mathematics.

A D or better in the remaining two subjects.

b. Indirect Entry


Diploma in Business Management of the Institute of Extra mural

Studies (IEMS) with at least a pass with credit.

OR

Licensed Accountant of the Centre for Accounting Studies (CAS)

with at least a D in LGCSE Mathematics and English Language.

Career Opportunities: Accountancy, Taxation, Insurance, Auditing,

Financial Planning, Banking Business, Imports and Exports, Marketing and Sales, Commercial Law, Actuarial Science, Information Systems, Office Management and Technology, Administration and Organizational

Psychology.


BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is offered with three subject’s combinations called minors:

Economics with minor in Business Administration

Economics with minor in Mathematics

Economics with minor in Statistics

a. Direct Entry





Mathematics.


b. Indirect entry



Studies (IEMS) with a pass with Distinction.

Or


Studies (IEMS) with a credit pass and have a minimum of “C” in

Quantitative Techniques and Business Statistics.

Career Opportunities: Economics graduates are employed in the Public

Sector, in the Private Sector, the Financial Sector and in International

Organizations, as Researchers, Finance and Investment Analysts, Policy Analysts, Economic Planners, Managers, Bankers, Insurance Officers.

Others are Self-Employed as Consultants and Entrepreneurs.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS – 1 YEAR (BRIDGING)

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.

Career Opportunities: Banking and Insurance, Finance and

Investment Analyst, Research and Policy Analyst, Management and Administration, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Journalism etc.


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS - 2 YEARS

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.

Career Opportunities: Banking and Insurance, Finance and Investment

Analyst, Research & Policy Analysis, Management & Administration, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Journalism (Applies to both

Undergraduate & Postgraduate). Employed in Public, Private, Civil Society, and International Organizations as Senior Analysts and

Administrators, Graduates are also employed in institutions of Higher Learning to pursue Teaching and Research Careers.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, URBAN AND

REGIONAL PLANNING

(a) Direct Entry




or better in four subjects including English Language.


BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY Career Opportunities: Employed in Public, Private, Civil Society, and

International Organizations as Senior Analysts and Administrators, Graduates are also employed in institutions of Higher Learning to pursue

Teaching and Research Careers.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY Career Opportunities: Employed in Public, Private, Civil Society, and

International Organizations as Senior Analysts and Administrators,

Graduates are also employed in Institutions of Higher Learning to pursue Teaching and Research Careers.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING: Requirements: To be considered for admission candidates must have:






Careers Opportunities: Majority of the graduates of planning schools

pursue careers in public planning agencies (city metropolitan area,

county, state, or regional); in private consulting firms; or in university-based teaching and research positions. In addition, planners frequently find employment in a wide range of organizations including, for example,

housing agencies and private development firms and consultancies.

Planners usually begin their careers as specialists in particular sub-

fields (e.g., land use planning, environmental planning, housing, community development, economic development, etc.), but as their careers advance they must be able to act as generalists, drawing on and

influencing the work of engineers, architects, developers, policy analysts, and other planners to shape the form and functioning of cities and regions. Study in urban and regional planning is also excellent

preparation for students wishing to pursue careers in environmental law, public administration, policy or other related fields.

MASTER OF SOCIOLOGY (FULL-TIME) 2 – 3 YEARS (under review)

Requirements: BA Sociology or its equivalent in the categories of First

Class and/or Second Class Divisions.

Career Opportunities: Social Researcher in different companies, in

Government/Non-Governmental Organizations, International

Organizations, Lecturer at Institutions of Higher Learning, Analyse problems, Policy Formulation, Project Manager and Implementer.

PH.D IN SOCIOLOGY 4 – 5 YEARS (under review)

Requirements: Masters in Sociology or related field.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC

ADMINISTRATION

(a) Direct Entry







a. Indirect Entry


Diploma in Public Administration of Lesotho Institute of Public

Administration and Management (LIPAM) with at least a Pass with

Credit.

Career Opportunities: Employed in Public, Private, Civil Society, and

International Organizations as Senior Analysts and Administrators, Graduates are also employed in Institutions of Higher Learning to pursue

Teaching and Research Careers.

MASTER OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – 2 YEARS (under review)

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. Career Opportunities: Employed in Public, Private, Civil Society, and

International Organizations as Senior Analysts and Administrators, Graduates are also employed in institutions of Higher Learning to Pursue Teaching and Research Careers.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DEMOGRAPHY AND STATISTICS (DOUBLE MAJOR) a. Direct Entry

Requirements: To be considered for admission candidates must have:




Mathematics.


b. Indirect Entry


Candidates with certificate in statistics from NUL or other institutions of higher learning are considered admissible into the programme if:

They have passed with a credit or higher.

They have obtained a pass and have subsequently acquired a

minimum of two years relevant working experience after

graduating.

Career Opportunities: High employment prospects in Public, Private,

and Voluntary organizations dealing with population and development

Planning and problems at both National and International Levels.

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

a. Direct Entry






b. Indirect Entry

A candidate who holds a minimum of a credit pass in the Diploma

in Social Work from a recognized institution shall start in the

second year of the 4 –year programme.

A candidate who holds a pass with credit in the advanced Diploma

in Social Work from a recognized institution shall start in the Third

year of the 4-year programme.

Career Opportunities: Insurance, Imports and Exports, Marketing and

Sales, Commercial Law, Actuarial Science, Office Management and

Technology, Administration and Organizational Psychology, Social

Worker, Analyst of Policy and its implementation.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (FULL-TIME) 2 – 3 YEARS (under review)


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.

Career Opportunities: Social Researcher in different companies in

Government/Non-Governmental Organizations, International

Organizations, Lecturers at Institutions of Higher Learning, Analyse

Problems, Policy Formulation and Implementation, Project Manager and

Implementer.

CERTIFICATE IN STATISTICS This is normally a two (2) year programme for qualifying candidates.



or better in three subjects including Mathematics.

A D or better in English Language.

An E or better in the remaining subject.

A maximum APS of 23 in the best five (5) passed subjects.

Career Opportunities: High employment prospects in almost all sectors

of the economy be it government, private sector, and international

organizations in areas requiring for decision making. Self-development Opportunity: Any graduate from the Certificate in

Statistics, who had an overall performance of a credit or higher has an

opportunity to join BA Double Major in Statistics and Demography degree programme (normally in Third year of the programme).


8. INSTITUTE OF EXTRA MURAL STUDIES

MISSION STATEMENT: INSTITUTE OF EXTRA MURAL STUDIES:

The purpose of the Institute of the Institute of Extra Mural Studies

(IEMS) is to bring the University to the people and the people to the university by using facilities and resources of the University, for the education of the out-of-school population of Lesotho and for its

economic, social and cultural development. It endeavours to do this in consultation with the appropriate parastatals, academic faculties and

private sector institutions.

To this end, the Institute aims at encouraging, assisting and coordinating the efforts of the academic faculties and departments in all forms of University extension.

All programmes are offered on a part-time basis.

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR HOLDERS OF:

LESOTHO GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (LGCSE), CAMBRIDGE OVERSEAS SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (LGCSE) AND GENERAL SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (GCE).

Admission requirements for LGCSE holders will be based on the candidates’ achievement on subjects of interest in different programmes.

DIPLOMA IN ADULT EDUCATION (3 YEAR-PROGRAMME) Minimum admission requirements:

LGCSE with a minimum achievement rating of D (50-59) in

four subjects from at least four groups including English

Language plus a minimum of two years’ experience in formal

or non-formal education/community development

programmes; OR

LGCSE Third Division or above, with a pass in English

Language and two years’ experience in formal or non-formal

education/community development programmes; OR

GCE with a pass in English Language and three (3) credits in

any other subjects plus two year experience in formal or non-formal education/community development programmes.

Career Opportunities: Field Worker, Community Extension Educator,

Assistant Researcher, Human Resource Manager (basic), Conflict and Resolution Manager, Crime Prevention Manager, Leadership Skills Manager, Change Agent Manager, Legal Advisor. On completion of the

diploma can apply to enroll for a degree in Adult Education.


BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ADULT EDUCATION)

The minimum entry requirement will normally be a Diploma in Adult

Education with a credit pass or its equivalent qualification obtained from NUL or any other University recognized by NUL Senate. Applicants with a pass grade in the Diploma in Adult Education plus two years’ work

experience in formal or non-formal education after graduation may be considered for admission.

i. A relevant degree in any discipline from NUL or any other university recognized by NUL Senate with at least a second class

(lower division); OR ii. In exceptional cases, a holder of a pass in degree in any field with a

three-year post-graduation work experience may be accepted after they take and pass a prepared entrance examination.

Career Opportunities: Trainer, Facilitator, Projects Monitor and

Implementer, Non-formal Educator, Researcher, Human Resource

Manager, Change Agent, Community Extension Educator.

M.ED. IN ADULT EDUCATION – 3 YEARS (under review)

Requirements: (i) A B.Ed degree in Adult Education with at least a

second class (lower division) from this or any other university recognized

by NUL Senate; or (ii) A relevant degree in any discipline from this university or any other university recognized by NUL Senate with at least

a second-class lower division; or (iii) In exceptional cases, a holder of a pass degree in any field with a three year post graduation work experience may be accepted after they take and pass a prepared entrance

examination. Preference will be given to applicants with at least two years post degree experience.

Career Opportunities: Candidates for the M.Ed specialize in (i) Adult

Education and Community Development, (ii) Open and Distance

Learning or (iii) Adult Education and Management of HIV/AIDS programmes. This is a high level human resource program preparing

learners to be planners, trainers, administrators and change managers in the national development field.

DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (3 YEAR-PROGRAMME)

Direct Entry Minimum admission requirements:


LGCSE with a minimum of six subjects from at least four groups.

Candidates should have at least attained a minimum achievement rating of D (50-59) in both English Language and Mathematics. The minimum achievement rating in the other subjects should be

E (40-49). Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the National University of Lesotho will also be considered; OR

GCE with Pass in Mathematics and English Language. Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the National University of

Lesotho will also be considered; Career Opportunities: Accountant, Human Resources Manager,

Researcher, Industrial Relations Manager, Insurance Manager, Marketing Manager.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP – 4

YEARS Direct Entry

Minimum admission requirements:

NUL Diploma in Business Studies/Diploma in Management passed

with Distinction or Credit OR

Other equivalent Diplomas recognized by the National University of

Lesotho will also be considered. Career Opportunities: Researcher, Human Resource Manager,

Entrepreneur (self-employed), Accountant, Auditor, Bank Manager, can enroll for further Professional Qualifications or Post-Graduate Studies.

DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION (DMC) – 3 YEARS Direct Entry

Minimum admission requirements:

A Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE)

with an achievement rating of D (50-59) or better in 4 subjects

including English Language and Sesotho Language or alternative

language; OR

A Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (LGCSE) with an

achievement rating of D (7) or better in 4 subjects including


English Language and Sesotho Language or alternative language;

OR

Anyone with a GCE pass and who at least in the last five (5) years

has been working in the field of journalism. This category of

candidates shall take and pass an English proficiency test before

consideration for admission; OR

Other alternative qualifications recognized by the NUL University.

Career Opportunities: Journalist, Photographer, Graphic Designs,

Public Relations, Publishing, Information and Communications, Advertising and Marketing.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON IEMS PROGRAMMES,

PLEASE CONTACT: The Senior Assistant Registrar (SAR) IEMS,

P/BAG A 47 MASERU 100 Tel: +266 22322038 e-mail- [email protected]

website: www.nul.ls

http://www.nul.ls/


LIBRARY SERVICES The hub of the NUL Library and Information Services is located in the Thomas Mofolo Library building on the main campus at Roma.

The NUL Library plays a central role in ensuring the fulfillment of core academic initiatives, of the University. The Library strives to provide a

dynamic information service to its clientele in order to give a practical meaning to the university’s purpose as a centre of excellence in learning,

teaching and research. Whereas NUL Library and information services operate an open door

policy whereby “walk-in” users may enter reading rooms, only eligible users may borrow items and get passwords to access e-resources from the Internet. Those entitled to the mentioned privileges comprise:

Bona fide students of the university

Any staff member of the University as defined in the appropriate

University statutes

Any extra-mural member approved by the Library Board

Visiting research fellows and/or professors

Others may make the necessary arrangements with the Library authorities.

The NUL Library comprises the Thomas Mofolo Library as the main Library at Roma Campus; and the site Libraries at the Institute of Extra-Mural Studies (IEMS) in Maseru. IEMS has branches in Mahobong,

Mohale’s Hoek and Thaba –Tseka. The Library offers a mobile library service to these IEMS emerging sites. The Branch Library of IEMS and

the mobile are primarily for IEMS students and teaching staff. At the main Library in Roma Campus the opening hours are as follows:

During term

Monday to Friday - 09.30 – 22.30hrs Saturdays - 09.00 – 1700 hrs Sundays - 19.00 – 22.30hrs

NB: Circulation desk closes at 22.30 hrs and archives desk closes at 20.00hrs. Out of term


Mondays to Fridays - 08.30 – 17.00hrs Saturdays - Closed Sundays - Closed Public Holidays - Closed Opening hours at IEMS are as follows:

During Term Mondays – Fridays - 08.00 – 19.00hrs Saturdays - 09.30- 17.30hrs Sundays - 09.30 – 17.30hrs Out of Term Mondays – Fridays - 08.30 – 17.00hrs Saturdays - Closed Sundays - Closed Public Holidays - Closed For more detailed information please refer to the Library booklet on rules and regulations. Contacts: Roma – 22340601 ext. 3404, 7023

22340468

IEMS Maseru: 22322038 Mohale’s Hoek: 22785423 Thaba-Tseka: 11900402


NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO CURRENT TUITION FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2014/15

*** The following Tuition Fees for 2014/15 are just for your guidance. Tuition Fees for 2015/16 are under review. A notification will be issued once finalized.

LOCAL STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Current (M) Under Review

Current (M) Under Review

(2014/15) (2015/16) (2014/15) (2015/16)

PROGRAMMES

UNDERGRADUATE

First Year

PESP 4,530.00 4,530.00

Certificate

Certificate in Statistics 12,860.00 37,010.00

Diploma

Diploma in Education, Primary (Part-Time) 7,660.00 7,660.00

Diploma in Agric. Education (1 Year) 13,010.00 37,010.00

Diploma in Animal Health and Production 13,010.00 37,010.00

Diploma in Applied Philosophy 12,860.00 37,010.00

Diploma in Library Information Studies 12,860.00 37,010.00

Diploma in Pastoral Care & Counselling 12,860.00 37,010.00

Diploma in Management (Part-Time) IEMS 4,470.00 4,470.00

Diploma in Adult Education 3,780.00 3,780.00

Diploma in Mass Communication (Part-Time) IEMS 6,300.00 6,300.00

Bachelors

Science and Engineering Programmes 13,010.00 37,010.00

Health Sciences 13,010.00 37,010.00

Other Faculties 13,010.00 37,010.00

B.A. in Business Enterpreneurship (Part-Time) IEMS 9,960.00 19,910.00

B.Education (Adult Eduction) IEMS 7,700.00 7,700.00

B.Ed. (Primary) Part-Time 7,660.00 7,660.00

Other Years

Diploma

Diploma in Education, Primary (Part-Time) 7,660.00 7,660.00

Diploma in Applied Philosophy 11,390.00 11,390.00

Diploma in Library Information Studies 11,390.00 11,390.00

Diploma in Pastoral Care & Counselling 11,390.00 11,390.00

Diploma in Management (Part-Time) IEMS 4,470.00 4,470.00


Only tuition fees are to be paid into NUL student fee account number 0140033775301

with the Standard Lesotho Bank with the student number as reference.

Diploma in Adult Education (Part-Time) IEMS 3,780.00 3,780.00

Diploma in Mass Communication (Part-Time) IEMS 6,300.00 6,300.00

Bachelors

Science and Engineering Programmes 13,010.00 37,010.00

Science and Engineering Programmes (5th Year) 6,780.00 18,510.00

Health Sciences 15,680.00 37,010.00

Other Faculties 11,390.00 34,080.00

B.A. in Business Enterpreneurship (Part-Time) IEMS 9,960.00 9,960.00

B.Education (Adult Education) IEMS 7,700.00 7,700.00

B.Ed. (Primary) Part-Time 7,660.00 7,660.00

LOCAL STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Current Under Review

Current Under Review

(2014/15) (2015/16) (2014/15) (2015/16)

POSTGRADUATE M M

Honours

Bachelor of Art Honours English Language, Development Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy

15,980.00 15,980.00

Diploma

Postgraduate Diploma in Education I & II (Part-Time) 10,510.00 10,510.00

Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law 15,980.00 15,980.00

PGD in Human Resource Management 15,050.00 15,050.00

Masters

M.Sc. Agric. Soil, Crop Science & Animal Science 10,510.00 15,980.00

Master of Arts in Education I & II 15,980.00 15,980.00

Master of Law 15,980.00 15,980.00

M.Sc. Sociology, Economics, Masters of Social Work,

Master of Arts Political Science & Public Admin. 15,980.00 15,980.00

Master of Science Chemistry 11,120.00 15,980.00

Master of Arts in Adult Education (Part-Time) 11,120.00 11,120.00

Doctorate

Ph.D. Education 15,980.00 15,980.00

Ph.D. Literature in English, Language & Linguistic, 15,980.00 15,980.00

History, Philosophy, African Language & Development Studies

15,980.00 15,980.00


NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO FEES RELATED TO CHARGES EXCLUDING TUITION

2015-2016

Local students Foreign students

Current

Current

2014-2015 2015-2016 2014-2015 2015-2016

M M M M

Undergraduate application fee 150.00 200.00 190.00 300.00

Postgraduate application fee 250.00 300.00 380.00 400.00

*Acceptance fee 420.00 500.00 420.00 500.00

*Examination fee per annum 100.00 200.00 100.00 200.00

Late registration penalty/day 30.00 50.00 30.00 50.00

Duplicate certificate 500.00 1,000.00 500.00 1,000.00

Duplicate transcript 200.00 500.00 200.00 500.00

Lost result slip/receipt 20.00 50.00 20.00 50.00

*ID card 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00

Remarking fee per course 600.00 750.00 600.00 750.00

Supplementary fee per course 160.00 250.00 160.00 250.00

*Caution fee 260.00 300.00 260.00 300.00

*Information Technology fee per annum 100.00 200.00 100.00 200.00

Graduation fee (final year students only) 0.00 200.00 - 200.00

*Sports, recreation & culture per annum 50.00 100.00 50.00 100.00

Graduation in absentia fee charge 0 500.00 0 500.00

FULL-TIME RESIDENCE FEE

PESP 1,740.00 2,001.00 1,740.00 2,001.00

Undergraduate 7510.00 8636.00 7510.00 8636.00

B.Sc. Chemical Technology 3760.00 4324.00 3760.00 4324.00

Graduate 8400.00 9660.00 8400.00 9660.00

Accommodation during vacation p/d 60.00 100.00 60.00 100.00

NB: The above, as may be applicable, should be paid into the National University

of Lesotho, Account number 0140019696701 held with the Standard Lesotho Bank.


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P.O. Roma 180 Lesotho.

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