Ruaha University College (Ruco)

RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (RUCU) P.O. Box 774, Iringa DIRECTORATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND CONSULTANCY APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016

Applications are invited into the Postgraduate Diploma in Law ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (PGDL and SPGDL), Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), A. General Requirements Master of Laws (LL.M), Master of Business Administration (MBA), (i) Holders of the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B). Master of Arts in Linguistics (MALI), Master of Education in (ii) A GPA of at least 3.5 and above. Curriculum and Instruction (MECI), Master of Educational B. The Work Experience Consideration Planning and Administration (MEPA) and Doctor of Philosophy in (i) Holders of Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B) with a GPA Law (Ph.D) programmes between 2.7 and 3.4. 1. THE PGDL PROGRAMME (ii) Work experience or field attachment in any field of law for at (a) The Postgraduate Diploma in Law involves one academic least two (2) years. year of study followed by examinations. (iii) Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have (b) The Programme is offered in two categories, namely: done further training, research or writing on an area of law. (i) The Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) for holders of the AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION LL.B. degree and Apart from core courses, candidates will pursue the LL.M degree in (ii) The Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in law (SPGDL) for any of the following five areas of specialisation: holders of degrees other than the Bachelor of laws (LL.B). The 1. LL.M in Human Rights Law Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in Law is designed to provide 2. LL.M in Trade and Finance Law specialized training in specific fields of law to holders of degrees 3. LL.M in Finance and Banking Law other than LL.B. The objective is to enhance the candidate’s competence by inculcating specialized legal knowledge to the 4. THE MBA PROGRAMME candidate. The duration of the MBA programme is 18 months. The (c)The Diploma shall be on a pass or fail basis. programme is designed in such a way that students are obliged to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS take two semesters of instruction and the third semester is (a)To be considered for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in dedicated to a research project. Law (PGDL), a candidate must be a holder of the LL.B. Degree of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Ruaha University College or from a recognized University or has This is a multidisciplinary professional programme. It will satisfied the requirements of the award of such a degree with a however, admit candidates based on the following criteria: GPA of at least 2.0. a) The candidate must meet the common regulations for (b) To be considered for admission to the Specialized admission into the Masters’ Degrees offered by RUCU. Postgraduate Diploma in Law (SPGDL), a candidate must be a b) Holders of at least first or an upper second degree or equivalent holder of a First Degree of Ruaha University College or from a in non-classified degrees with a GPA of between 3.5 and 5.0. recognized University or has satisfied the requirements for the c) Holders of lower second class or pass degree with a GPA of 2.7 award of the Degree with a GPA of at least 2.0. and 3.4 with a minimum of two and three years of work 2. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE)** experience respectively. d) Holders of postgraduate diploma in business studies or related (a) This is a one academic year programme (12 months). fields. (b) The course is organised in three parts: e) Applicants with professional qualifications such as (CPA, ACCA, (i) Continuous assessment, comprising of course work and end and CSP) plus a year or more of work experience, provided they of the course examination. completed form Six that led to the successfull study of CPA, ACCA (ii) Teaching Practice and and CSP respectively. (iii) Research Project. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The MBA degree programme equips students with skills, techniques and an understanding of the administration of public The applicant must be a holder of Bachelor’s Degree in any and private enterprises and offers specialisation in two areas: specialization from Ruaha University College (RUCO) – now Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU) or any other University recognized by 1. MBA in Finance and Accounting. 2. MBA in Human Resource Management. TCU with a minimum of GPA of 2.0 and above. The programme caters for both applicants oriented in Arts or Science subjects. Applicants to have graduated from Universities outside Tanzania 5. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM will be considered on their own merit. AND INSTRUCTION (MECI) PROGRAMME **AWAITING APPROVAL This programme is designed to meet the candidate’s personal and 3. THE LL.M PROGRAMME professional goals and to provide them with additional skills to The LL.M programme is an intensive programme designed to last enhance the teaching and learning process in their own classroom. one year (12 months), consisting of coursework followed by The programme does not only study common issues and theories research leading to a dissertation. but the application of theories to the curriculum planning, organization and evaluation used in the teacher’s own classroom according to the needs and time. MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: MODE OF APPLICATION A candidate should have a first degree in Education. Applicants may download the Application Forms for all programmes from our Website: http//:www.rucu.ac.tz A candidate must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in any other discipline with postgraduate diploma in education, or its Once the applicant has obtained and filled in the form, he/she equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning. should pay Tsh 20,000 directly into either Categories:- the College Bank Ac. No. 028103005680 NBC Iringa Branch, (i) A GPA of 3.0 of undergraduate study for applicants who are Ruaha Catholic University. fresh from University. or Ac. No. 020-0000271 Tanzania Postal Bank, Ac. Name: (ii) A GPA of 2.7 of undergraduate study plus a working experience Ruaha Catholic University. of not less than two years in the teaching carrier after the award of Non-Tanzanians should pay Euro 22 in Bank Account No. a 1st degree and/or any other professional qualification from 019J2071042600 held at CRDB Iringa Branch, Ac. Name: recognized Institution. Ruaha Catholic University. All completed application forms together with bank pay-in slip and PROGRAMME DURATION genuine Photostat copies of academic certificates should be sent to th The students are expected to complete the programme in 18 the address below by 30 September 2015. months. All enquiries should be addressed to the office of the Director of Postgraduate Studies. 6. MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (MEPA) PROGRAMME Master of Educational Management and Administration (MEPA) The Director of Postgraduate Studies, aims to train and develop high quality educational managers and Ruaha Catholic University, administrators that are critically needed to strengthen the ability if P.O. Box 774, the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Regional/Local IRINGA. Authorities and schools to provide the highest quality of education in Tanzania. MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Tel.: 026 2702431 E-mail: [email protected] To be admitted, applicants should have a first degree in Education. LATE APPLICATION A candidate must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in any other discipline with postgraduate diploma in education, or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning. Categories:- (i) A GPA of 3.0 and above of undergraduate study for applicants who are fresh from University. (ii) A GPA of 2.7 of undergraduate study plus a working experience of not less than two years in the teaching carrier and/or any other professional qualification from recognized Institution.

7. MASTER OF ARTS-LINGUISTICS This programme aims to give students a through grounding in modern theoretical linguistics and linguistic description. It also aims to enable students reach in at least one area a level of theoretical sophistication that enables him or her to study the current linguistic situations, and in many cases to keep abreast of the latest in the subject and to contribute to its advancement. MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (i) A Candidate should have a first degree in Linguistics. A GPA of 3.0 and above of undergraduate study for applicants who are fresh from University. (ii) A GPA of 2.7 of undergraduate study plus a working experience of not less than two years in the teaching carrier and/or any other professional qualification from recognized Institution.

8. THE Ph.D IN LAW PROGRAMME PhD students benefit from the supervision of internationally renowned experts, secondary supervisors, classes in legal theory and research and presentation skills, seminars and library facilities. The duration of the study period, including the three months of research proposal processing, is three years for full- time and five years for part-time candidates. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The following shall be eligible for registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy: (a) A holder of the Master of Laws degree of Ruaha University College. (b) A holder of a Master of Laws degree of any other recognized University.