Professor Charles Pfukwa – Executive Dean
Email: cpfukwa@buse.ac.zw, c4pfukwa@gmail.com
Phone: +263 772 638 589, +263 715 416 493
Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. Thank you for visiting our web page. The Faculty was established in 2014 and is comprised of 3 departments:
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Peace and Governance
- Department of Languages and Communication Skills
Introduction
The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities is a socially, intellectually and culturally diverse community of staff and students who value knowledge and the responsible interchange of ideas. Among other things, the faculty;
- fosters disciplinary and interdisciplinary work to address significant social issues;
- develops knowledge and engages in creative activities;
- seeks to understand local, national, global, cultural, political, and historical perspectives;
- critically interprets language and symbols in communication; thoroughly examines cultural multiple discourses; and
- promotes ethical reasoning and compassion.
- Students learn how to read and think analytically, solve problems creatively, work with diverse partners, communicate
- effectively in speech and writing, use technology wisely, and participate fully in civic life.
The Faculty trains social scientists for the government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.
Research work within the Faculty assumes an Afro-centric approach. The Faculty is involved in community projects offering technical advice and training to members of the community in various areas. Members of staff are involved in social policy advocacy within government and non government agencies.
Vision
Our vision is to be a faculty of excellence in teaching, community service and research in the fields of social sciences imparting learning, skills and values for the promotion and development of Zimbabwe and the World.
Mission
The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities is committed to offering high quality programmes and strives to recruit and produce scholars in the field of social sciences and humanities. We are committed to contribute to the well-being of the society and the improvement of the quality of the environment through social sciences teaching, learning and research. It seeks to contribute to the advancement of multidisciplinary research that will enhance the development of the nation and the region at large and to provide an environment where quality teaching and research in social sciences and humanities can flourish. It endeavours to be hub of knowledge and a beacon of excellence to pursue and create opportunities to render social sciences service to the university and the surrounding communities.
Undergraduate Degree Programmes on Offer in the Faculty
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Social Work (HBScSW)
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace and Governance (HBScPG)
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Culture and Heritage Studies (BSc.CHS)
Postgraduate Degree Programmes on Offer in the Faculty
- Master of Science Degree in International Relations (MScIR)
- Master of Science Degree in Peace And Governance (MScPG)
- Master of Philosophy Degrees
- Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
Executive Dean – Professor Charles Pfukwa
- D. Litt et Phil in Linguistics – UNISA (2007)
- Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics – UZ (1994)
- BA General – UZ (1984)
- IPMZ Diploma in Management of Training – (1992)
- Graduate Certificate in Education – UZ (1986)
Phone: +263 772 638 589 / +263 775 285 854
Email: c4pfukwa@gmail.com
Assistant Registrar – Mrs Conelia Dorcas Nyama
- MED in Educational Management (ZOU)
- BED in Educational Administration Planning and Policy Studies (ZOU)
- DIP in Personnel Management (IPMZ)
- DIP in Education (Seke Trs` College)
Mobile Numbers: +263 772 960 816, +263 715 115 988
Email: cdnyama94@gmail.com, cdnyama@buse.ac.zw
Senior Secretary – Ms. Memory Chawira
- BSc in Counselling (ZOU)
- DIP in Executive Secretarial (Secreatary Skills Dev Centre)
- ICDL (Computer Society of Zimbabwe)
Phone: +263 773 393 318, +263 712 650 838
Email: mchawira@buse.ac.zw
Secretary – Ms. Ngonidzashe Musundire
- BSc. Honours Degree in Human Resources Management
- Diploma in Office Management
- Certificate in Office Management
Phone: +263 776 280 321 / +263 779 099 355
Email: nmusundire@buse.ac.zw
Messenger / Cleaner – Ms. Melody Taurayi
- Diploma in Office Management
- Certificate in Office Management
Phone: +263 776 298 061
Email: mtaurayi@buse.ac.zw
Contact details
Physical Address:
Bindura University of Science Education
Faculty of Science Social Sciences and Humanities
Town Campus
Bindura
Postal Address:
Bindura University of Science Education
Faculty of Science Social Sciences and Humanities
P. Bag 1020, Bindura
Email: socialscience@buse.ac.zw
Executive Dean’s Email: cpfukwa@buse.ac.zw or c4pfukwa@gmail.com
Dean’s Phone Details: +263 772 638 589, +263715 416 493
Tel: Faculty Office +263 271 6427, +263 712 842 720
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
ADMISSIONS FOR AUGUST 2022 AND FEBRUARY 2023 INTAKES
| FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES TELEPHONE/WHATSAPP – 0712 842 720 OFFICE NUMBER :+263662106427UMANITIES TEHONE R+263662106427 | ||
| PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES |
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Social Work (HBScSW)
Full Time (Conventional): 4 years (February/August intakes) |
At least five ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language AND Mathematics with a Grade C or better and 2 “A” Level subjects. Arts subject at “A” Level will be added advantages |
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Bachelor of Science Honours in Peace and Governance (HBScPG)
Full Time (Conventional): 4 years (August intake) |
At least five “O” Level including English Language with a Grade C or better and 2 “A” Level subjects. Arts subject at “A” Level will be added advantages
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Masters of Science Degree in Peace and Governance (MSc.PG) Block Release 1 ½years August intake (Classes in Harare)
Masters of Science Degree in International Relations Block Release 1 ½years, August intake (Classes in Harare) |
A relevant first Degree from a recognised university and “O” Level subjects including English with a Grade C or better |
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BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
ADMISSIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2022DMISSIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2022OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
| Programme | Entry Requirements | Career Opportunities |
Bachelor of Sciences Honours Degree in Culture and Heritages Studies (BSc.CHS) Full Time (Conventional): 4 years (August intake) |
At least 5 “O” Level subjects including English Language with a Grade C or better and 2 “A” Level subjects.
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Bachelor of Communication Science Honours Degree (HBCom Sc) Full Time (Conventional): 4 years (August intake) |
At least 5 “O” Level including English AND Mathematics with a Grade C or better and 2 “A” Level subjects. |
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES SHORT COURSES
| Social Work | Peace and Governance | Languages and communication skills |
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MPhil and DPhil are offered in all programmes
Note: All applications must be done on official application forms which can be obtained from the University upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ZWL2500.00 for Undergraduate and ZWL3000.00 for Postgraduate Programmes or downloaded from the website: www.buse.ac.zw.
All applications should be accompanied by certified copies of “O”, “A” Level Certificates or results slip, Birth Certificate, National I.D, Certificates as specified under entry qualifications. Application forms should be submitted by December 2022 February 2023 and August 2023 intakes for both Block and Full-time Studies.
No application is valid unless the appropriate application fee has been paid. Downloaded application forms must be accompanied by a valid receipt or bank deposit slip. Please state clearly your preferred intake and mode of study in the space provided on application form.
Bank Details: CBZ
Account name: Bindura University of Science Education.
Account Number: 6626 0902130074
ZB BANK :4536 743766-200 Conventional
ZB BANK: 4536 743777-200 Block Release