Institute of Distance Education Admissions Requirements

(a) Bachelor of Arts Humanities

Duration: 5-6 years

Entrance Requirements: Six passes obtained in not more than two sittings, five of which including English Language, must be passed at C Grade or better.  Two of the five must be these subjects: Geography, History, Religious Knowledge, SiSwati, French or English Literature.  A “D” in O-Level Maths - in order to major in Geography, Environmental Science and Planning OR The Mature Age Entry Scheme applicable to degree programmes.

(b) Diploma in Commerce

Duration: 4 years

Entrance Requirements: Four credit passes which should include Mathematics and English Language and two other relevant subjects.  OR A  credit pass in the Certificate in Commerce Programme.  OR A pass in the Certificate in Commerce Programme plus two years of relevant experience after completing the Certificate Programme.  Or An AAT level II Certificate in Accounting.  OR A recognised equivalent qualification.  OR the Mature Age Entry Scheme applicable to Diploma Programmes.

(c) Diploma in Law

Duration: 3 years

Entrance Requirements: At least three credit passes including English Language.  OR At least three passes in O-LEVEL including English Language and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.  OR  A Certificate in law with credit or better from UNISWA or any other institution approved by Senate.  OR A pass in Certificate in law plus one year relevant work experience after completing the Certificate.  OR the Mature Age Scheme applicable to Diploma Programmes.

(d) Certificate in French

Duration: 2 years.  

Entry Requirements: Junior Certificate or a recognized equivalent qualification.  Five passes in O-LEVEL including French will be entry in year 2,

(e) Bachelor of Education  (Adult Education)

Duration: 5 years. 

Entrance Requirements: A pass in Diploma in Adult Education, plus two years post Diploma experience related to Adult Education.  OR A credit in the Diploma in Adult Education.  OR A degree in other fields accepted by the University with at least two years experience and must be currently engaged in Adult Education practice.

NB: Holders of the Diploma in Adult Education with an overall minimum of 65% may enter the Degree programme in year 2 on the recommendation of the IDE Board to Senate.