The Department was established in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Geography Degree with 3 courses per semester. In August 2005, the program was converted to BSc Hons In Geography and Environmental Studies with 3 courses per semester. In 2016 the program was converted to BSc Hons In Geography and Environmental Studies with 4 courses per semester. January 2021, the program was revised, and the regulations changed. The program was converted to BSc Hons In Geography and Environmental Studies with 5 courses per semester. Currently, the program is guided by the minimum board of knowledge concept where 80% of the course loading are the same across universities, with a variation of 20%.
Bachelor of Science Honors in Geography and Environmental Studies (4 years)
Normal Entry: To qualify for registration, a prospective student must have passed at least five ‘O’ level subjects, including Geography, English Language and Mathematics with a Grade C or better.
Special Entry: An ‘A’ level pass in Geography or other approved subject/qualification such as a Diploma in Education (Geography) or any Geography /Environment related field shall be an added advantage.
Exemptions: A student may be exempted in accordance with the General Regulations of Zimbabwe Open University; or have an equivalent university entry qualification.
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