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Faculty of Consumer Sciences

Our Departments

Discover the academic departments that bring together teaching, research, innovation and community engagement to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and sustainable development.

Dr. B.P. Makhanya, Dean of the Faculty of Consumer Sciences
Faculty of Consumer Sciences

Knowledge. Innovation. Impact.

The Faculty of Consumer Sciences brings together scientific and technical disciplines that contribute to consumer well-being, sustainable development and improved quality of life.

Our academic community spans Consumer Science, Consumer Science Education, Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, and Textiles, Apparel Design and Management. Through teaching, research and community engagement, we prepare graduates to respond to contemporary challenges and opportunities.

Dr. B.P. Makhanya Dean, Faculty of Consumer Sciences
Faculty Vision
The Faculty of choice in Consumer Sciences for sustainable development in Southern Africa.
Faculty of Consumer Sciences University of Eswatini · Luyengo Campus
Departmental Leadership

Meet Our Heads of Department

Our departments are led by experienced academics committed to teaching, research, innovation and the development of Consumer Sciences in Eswatini.

Dr. D.C. Mabuza
Consumer Science Education & Community Development

Dr. D.C. Mabuza

Head of Department

Dr. J. Shelembe
Food Science & Nutrition

Dr. J. Shelembe

Head of Department

Ms. S. Moyo
Textiles & Apparel Design

Ms. S. Moyo

Head of Department

Excellence Across Three Departments

The Faculty of Consumer Sciences has three departments offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across Consumer Science, Food Science and Nutrition, and Textiles and Apparel Design.

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Consumer Science Education & Community Development

The Department of Consumer Science Education and Community Development is charged with the mandate of training high school teachers and community developers on the issues of health, nutrition, management of household resources, clothing & textiles and entrepreneurship in Eswatini

Head of Department Dr. D.C. Mabuza
Programmes Offered
  • B.Sc. Consumer Science
  • B.Sc. Consumer Science Education
  • M.Sc. Consumer Science Education
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Food Science & Nutrition

Graduates of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology programmes offered by the department may find employment in quality, R&D, sales, marketing, and manufacturing departments in private companies or in government and parastatal organisations or they may start up their own food processing businesses and become employers.

Head of Department Dr. J. Shelembe
Programmes Offered
  • B.Sc. Food Science, Nutrition & Technology
  • M.Sc. Food Science & Technology
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Textiles & Apparel Design

We offer dynamic programmes which are a training platform focusing on five technical areas: Apparel Design and Production, Creative arts, Textile Testing and Evaluation, Textile Design and Production, Fashion Business. It is primarily designed to prepare students for sustainable self-employment enabled through Entrepreneurship and Field Attachment

Head of Department Ms. S. Moyo
Programmes Offered
  • B.Sc. Textile, Apparel Design & Management
  • M.Sc. Textiles
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3 Academic Departments
4+ Undergraduate Programmes
3+ Postgraduate Programmes

A Faculty Built for Impact

Consumer Sciences brings together scientific and technical knowledge to improve consumer well-being and quality of life. Our graduates are prepared to contribute to government, industry, education, communities and entrepreneurial ventures while engaging with real-world challenges through teaching, research and community service.

Find the Right Programme for You

Explore our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and discover where your interests can take you.

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Contact Us

Luyengo Campus
University of Eswatini

+268 517 0518

consumersci@uneswa.ac.sz

Monday – Friday
08:00 – 16:30

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