Normal Entry – In addition to the general University requirements, a candidate must have three good ‘A’ level passes and at least five ‘O’ level passes including English Language with at least a B grade to be admitted into the LLB (Hons) programme.
Mature Entry – A candidate must satisfy the General University requirements. A candidate must be at least 25 years of age and must not be eligible for normal or special entry. Not more than three places are reserved for mature entry applicants.
Special Entry – A candidate must hold a relevant qualification in the legal field or a qualification with substantial legal content at Diploma level and must have five ‘O’ level subjects including English Language. Preference shall be given to public servants such as magistrates and prosecutors in the Ministry of Justice, as well as police and army officers. Not more than five places shall be reserved for this group.
Special entry shall also be granted to a candidate who holds a good first degree from another discipline. A special programme shall be designed to enable such candidate to complete the degree in eight semesters.
At least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and any other 2 Arts subjects
Two ‘A’ level passes in the relevant subject areas
Modules on Offer
Students are required to take 13 modules at Level I.
Part I Semester I
Students are required to take 7 modules.
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Culture and Heritage
BHS101 Introduction to Zimbabwean History
BHS102 Introduction to Heritage Management
BHS103 Introduction to Museum Studies
BHS104 Introduction to Archaeology
BHS105 History, Theory and Management of Heritage Institutions
BHS106 Intangible Heritage
Part I Semester II
Students are required to take six modules.
Core Modules
BAC101 African Philosophy and Thought
BHS107 Repatriation and Restitution of Cultural Property
BHS108 Legal Issues in Museum Administration
BHS109 Cultural Heritage and Globalisation
BHS111 Heritage and Politics
BHS112 Cultural Heritage and Environmental Impact Assessments
Part II Semester I
Students are required to take six modules.
Core Modules
BHS201 Underwater Cultural Heritage
BAC202 Race and Ethnicity
BHS203 Legislative Frameworks for the Protection of Cultural Property
BHS204 Conservation and Management of Museum Collections
Optional Modules
BHS205 Colonial Heritage
BHS206 Public Policy and Heritage Management in Zimbabwe
BHS207 Anthropology and Ethnographical Collection Studies
Part II Semester II
Students are required to take six modules.
Core Modules
BHS208 Museum Curatorship
BHS209 African Religions and Heritage
BHS210 The Dry Stone Heritage of Southern Africa
BHS211 Ecotourism and Sustainable Development
Optional Modules
BHS212 Preservation and Development of Ethnic Minority Cultures
BHS213 Heritage and Landscapes
BHS214 Archaeology and Geographic Information Systems
Part III
Work-Related Learning
BHS301 Academic Supervisor’s Assessment.
BHS302 Employer’s Assessment
BHS303 Work-Related Learning Report
Part IV Semester I
Students are required to take six modules.
Core Modules
BHS401 Heritage Management and Sustainable Development
BHS402 Issues in Museums and Heritage Studies
BHS403 Entrepreneurial Skills for the Heritage Industry
BHS404 Tour Guidance
Optional Modules
BHS405 Museums and Community Engagement
BHS406 Indigenous Cultures and Heritage Management
BHS407 Heritage Informatics
BHS408 Conceptual and Epistemological Perspectives on Cultural Heritage
Part IV Semester II
Students are required to take six modules.
Core Modules
BHS409 Conservation of Historic Buildings
BHS410 The Rock Art of Africa
BHS411 Approaches to Heritage Conservation
BHS470 Research Project
Optional Modules
BHS412 Museum Security
BHS413 Heritage, History and Memory
BHS414 African Traditional Music
BHS415 Museum and Site Interpretation
Part One Semester Two
Part Two Semester One
Part Two semester Two
Four (4) years Conventional
-Three (3) years Block Release
Part One Semester Two
Part Two Semester One
Part Two semester Two
