Dr David Makwerere – Acting Executive Dean
Email: dmakwerere@buse.ac.zw,
Message from the Acting Executive Dean.
Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Bindura University of Science Education. As a Faculty, we pride ourselves in promoting inclusive, equitable, and transformative tuition in the humanities and social sciences. We are a vibrant Faculty comprising dynamic and enterprising staff and students alike. The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities comprises three academic departments namely; Department of Languages and Communication Sills, Department of Peace and Governance, and Department of Social Work. Two more academic departments namely; Department of Communication Science and Department of Culture and Heritage Studies will come into effect on the 1st of April 2024. As a Faculty we endeavor to produce critical thinkers with an innovative and transformative skills set necessary for the transformation of local, continental, and international communities.
Apart from the academic departments, the Faculty also hosts the Centre for Combating Human Trafficking (CCHT). The goal of the Centre is to help communities fight the scourge of human trafficking and all forms of modern day slavery. The Centre for Combating Human Trafficking at BUSE is currently working with more than eight hundred young women who have survived human trafficking. Further work we have done through a GNCA/Other ODA Research Award revealed compounded effects which point out that survivors of human trafficking have pressing needs that can be categorised as immediate and long term and that these needed to be holistically addressed if we are to fight human trafficking meaningfully. Part of the needs include building knowledge and awareness. The Centre has been involved in media campaigns to bring public awareness of the human trafficking problem in Zimbabwe and we have also been building capacity and raising knowledge and awareness among key stakeholders that include the parliamentarians, traditional leadership and students in tertiary institutions. Working with young women who are survivors of human trafficking has revealed stigma around reintegrating victims of human trafficking in families and communities. To many families a sexually abused young woman is an embarrassment to the family. This revelation positions human trafficking in Zimbabwe not only as a human rights and criminal justice issue but also a problem of sustainable development.
In our current work with survivors of human trafficking mainly young women we discovered that when survivors of human trafficking return from servitude they are faced with a lot of challenges. Victims of human trafficking frequently return home empty handed; hence they are negatively labelled, which often force them to hide from public view and also jolt them to want to try something new to escape societal rebuke. Many of them have their lives chequered and are emotionally battered. The Faculty is working tirelessly with like-minded stakeholders to address this and other societal ills.
The Faculty also hosts Abiyangu FM Radio Station, a campus radio meant to promote community and state building as well as social cohesion.
Having said this, let me emphasise that as a Faculty, we have a moral and mandatory obligation to bring the best out of our students and to uphold the interests of our stakeholders and partners.
I thank you.
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
- Department of Culture and Heritage Studies
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.
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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
NAME | DESIGNATION |
Acting Dean, FSSH | |
Acting Deputy Dean | |
Senior Assistant Registrar | |
Senior Secretary | |
Mr L. Gorogodo | Faculty Secretary |
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
Acting Executive Dean’s Email: dmakwerere@buse.ac.zw
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 2024 AND FEBRUARY 2025 INTAKES
| FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES TELEPHONE/WHATSAPP – 0712 842 720 OFFICE NUMBER :+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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OTHER UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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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 as given on 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.
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