Open University of Tanzania

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The Open University of Tanzania (OUT, Swahili: Chuo Kikuu Huria cha Tanzania) was established by an Act of Parliament No. 17 of 1992.

It is a single mode institution offering certificate, diploma and degree courses through distance learning.

Its Headquarters is situated in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

It consists of :

• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

• Faculty of Education

• Faculty of Law

• Faculty of Business Management

• Faculty of Science, Technology and Environmental Studies

• Institute of Continuing Education

• Institute of Educational Technology

• Directorate of Regional Services

• Directorate of Research and Postgraduate Studies

OUT conducts its operations through 25 Regional Centres and 69 Study Centres.

Admission Process at Open University of Tanzania

1. Undergraduate Admission Process at Open University of Tanzania

Direct Form VI leavers who completed Secondary School from 1988 to date, should apply through Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) central admission systemThe rest of undergraduate applicants should apply through OUT regional centers as follows:

• Fill the OUT application form

• Attach photocopies of relevant certificates

• Attach two passport size photographs

• Pay application fee of shs 10,000/= through the bank using the bank accounts indicated on the application form

• Submit the application to one of our centers before 31 May of each year.

2. Non-degree Admission Process at Open University of Tanzania

These include: Certificates and Diplomas offered by the OUT. Please follow the following procedure when applying for the non-degree program.

• Fill the OUT application form

• Attach photocopies of relevant certificates

• Attach two passport size photographs

• Pay application fee of Shs 10,000/= through the bank using the bank accounts indicated on the application form

• Submit the application to one of our centers before 31 May of each year

3. Post-graduate Degree Studies at Open University of Tanzania

Please see the section on Post-graduate Studies in the OUT website.

Academic programs at Open University of Tanzania

Faculty of Sciences Technology and Environmental Studies

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

• Bachelor of Science with Education (B.Sc. (Ed))

• Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology (B.Sc.ICT)

• Master of Science in Biology (M.Sc. (Biology))

• Master of Science in Mathematics (M.Sc. (Maths))

• Master of Science in Chemistry (M.Sc. (Chemistry))

• Master of Science in Physics (M.Sc. (Physics))

• Master of Science in Home Economics (M.Sc. Home Economics)

• Master of Science in Environmental Science (M.Sc. (Environmental Science))

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Faculty of Education at Open University of Tanzania

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

• Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

• Master of Education (M.Ed)

• Master of Education in Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (M.Ed. (APPS))

• Master of Distance Education (M.Dist. Ed.)

• Master of Education in Language Teaching (M. Ed. in LT)

• Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Open University of Tanzania

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Bachelor of Arts with Education (B.A. (Ed))

• Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies (B.A. (Tour Stud)

• Master of Arts in Linguistics (M.A. (Ling))

• Master of Arts in Economics (M.A. (Econ))

• Master of Community Economic Development (MCED).

• Master of Arts in History (M.A. (History)

• Master of Arts in Kiswahili (M.A. (Kiswahili)

• Master of Arts in Geography (M.A. (Geography)

• Master of Arts in Environmental Management in Geography (M.A. (EMG)

• Master of Arts in Tourism Studies (M.A. (Tour. Stud.))

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Faculty of Business Management at Open University of Tanzania

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

• Bachelor of Business Administration with Education (BBA (Ed))

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

• Bachelor of Commerce with Education (B.Com (Ed)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Faculty of Law at Open University of Tanzania

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)

• Master of Laws (LL.M)

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Institute of Continuing Education at Open University of Tanzania

• Certificate in Distance Education, jointly with South African Extension Unit.

• Diploma in Youth Development Work, jointly with the Commonwealth Secretariat

• Certificate in Foundation Course

Entry requirements’ at Open University of Tanzania

Entry Requirements

Certificate in Foundation Course (OFC) at Open University of Tanzania

(i) A certificate of Secondary Education (C.S.E.E.) or its equivalent with at least 5 (five) passes in approved subjects or 3 credits AND a possession of one (1) principal pass and one

(1) or more subsidiaries. Or

(ii) A certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes or 3 credits in approved subjects AND a certificate obtained after attending a professional course lasting at least nine months related to the degree programme that the applicant is intending to pursue.

Exceptional cases regarding experience will be considered on merit.

The applicant should not be below 18 years of age at the time of application.

Certificate in Distance Education at Open University of Tanzania

The minimum entry requirements for the course are as follows: (i) A Form IV Certificate with at least 5 passes or its equivalent plus

(ii) A professional Certificate obtained from a nationally recognized Training Institution.

Or (iii) A Diploma or Advanced Diploma or a First Degree or Postgraduate Degree

Certificate in poultry production and health at Open University of Tanzania

The minimum entry requirement for the course is;

(i) A form four certificate with at least 5 passes or its equivalent

Diploma in poultry production and health

The minimum entry requirements for the course are as follows:

(i) A form four certificate with at least 5 passes or its equivalent And

(ii) One or more principal passes at A-level in science subjects and such a candidate must have passed biology and chemistry at O-level. Or

(iii) Certificate in Animal health or Animal production from a recognized institution.

Diploma in distance education and open learning at Open University of Tanzania

The minimum entry requirements for the course are as follows:

(i) A Class B and above, Certificate in Distance Education of the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) or an equivalent qualification. or

(ii) 5 passes at O-level or its equivalent plus at least 2 years of relevant professional experience. or

(iii) At least one (1) principal Pass and one (1) subsidiary at A-level plus one year relevant professional experience.

or (iv) A two year Diploma or a Degree in any relevant field. E.g. Education, Humanities, Social Sciences etc.

CYP Diploma in Youth Development at Open University of Tanzania

(a) 5 passes at O level or equivalent plus at least 2 years of experience in Youth work or

Professional certificate in Commonwealth Youth Programme plus three credits at O level and at least 2 years of experience in youth work. or

One principal pass and one subsidiary at A-level plus one year experience in youth work. or

A two year Diploma or Degree from any field related to youth work plus at least one-year of experience in youth work.

(b) In addition to the above an applicant must be competent in both oral and written English. He or she will be required to do a test.

Degree programmes at Open University of Tanzania

Applicants should fulfill the following conditions:

OPTION I:Based on School Examinations.

(a) Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E) or East African Certificate of Education (Ordinary level) or equivalent, with passes in FIVE approved subjects, obtained prior to the sitting of the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) or equivalent.

(i) Two Principal Level Passes (in appropriate subjects) or

(ii) An appropriate equivalent Diploma/Certificate approved by Senate of the Open University of Tanzania.

(b) Additional requirements for different degree programmes; (i) B.Sc. (General) and B.Sc. (Education).

Two Principal Level Passes in appropriate Science subjects.

(ii) B.Sc. (ICT) at Open University of Tanzania

Two principal level passes with one being Advanced Mathematics Or

Any two science subjects at a principal level with mathematics as subsidiary Or

First Degree holders from other disciplines, with Mathematics as a subsidiary at Advanced level.

(iii) B.A (Gen.), B.A. (Ed.) and BA (Tourism studies), B.A (Sociology), B.A (Social Work)

Two principal level passes in Arts subjects. Or

Ordinary Diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences and CYP with a B+ average or higher grade.

(iv) B. Com. (Gen.), B.Com. (Ed.), BBA (Gen.) and BBA (Ed.) at Open University of Tanzania

Two principal level passes in Accountancy, Commerce, Economics or Mathematics. or

Two or more principal level passes in any of the following subject combinations: PCM, PCB, PGM, CBG, and HGE or

Science Diploma, an appropriate Advanced Diploma/Certificate with a B+ average credit or higher grade.

(v) LL.B. at Open University of Tanzania

Any two principal level passes Plus "O" level credit passes in History and English. or

An appropriate equivalent Diploma/Certificate in Law with Distinction

(vi) B.Ed at Open University of Tanzania

Two principal level passes with at least one being a teaching subject. or

An appropriate Diploma /Certificate with a "B" average credit or higher grade.

(vi) B. Ed (Special Education) at Open University of Tanzania

Diploma in Special Education or

Two principal level passes /Diploma in Education plus Certificate in Special Education

NB:

Students who will take one teaching subject and a course package in Adult Education or Distance Education or Special Education take the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).

Holders of any first or higher degree who wish to pursue a professional career in education need not apply for the BA with Education or BSc with education or B.Com with education or B.Ed. A shorter programme exists leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

For details see Postgraduate Studies Prospectus or write to the Dean, Faculty of Education or to the DVC (Academic).

Each Faculty has compiled a list of senate approved equivalent Diploma and certificates.

The lists are available at each Regional centre and at the headquarters, also they are available in the General Information Booklet 2007 Intake of the Open University of Tanzania.

(c) Special requirements:

Other than the above general conditions of admission, certain subjects have special requirements and conditions.

The subjects involved are English Language and Linguistics, Economics and Business Studies.

1. English Language and Linguistics: Requires a principal pass in English Language.

2. Economics: Students choosing Economics must have a credit pass in Mathematics at 'O' Level and either a Principal Pass in Economics or Mathematics at 'A' Level.

3. Business Studies: Applicants choosing Business Studies must have a credit pass in Mathematics or Book keeping and Commerce at 'O' Level.

Candidates are required to observe these conditions very carefully when making the choices as non-observance of them will lead to problems of proper placement in the degree programmes.

OPTION II: Based on Mature Age Entry Examinations:

Candidates who have satisfied examiners in the Mature Age Entry Examinations set by Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) or any other recognized University will be considered for admission.

Written evidence of a satisfactory Pass will be essential.

OPTION III: Based on Performance in Foundation Courses:

Candidates who do not qualify under options I and II may register for Foundation Courses offered by The Open University of Tanzania. This is a one-year course.

Those who pass examinations set at the end of the course will be eligible for registration for the degree programmes listed above.

OPTION IV: Based on other Awards:

Candidate with awards from other institutions of higher learning will be considered on their own merit.

These include a degree or an advanced Diploma in a different field.

N.B: Students gaining admission to this university as transfer cases from accredited universities can transfer their grades only after getting approval from the senate.

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