Faculty of Consumer Sciences

Programmes

Explore undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to develop knowledge, practical skills, creativity and professional opportunities for the world of work.

Academic Programmes

Degree Programmes

Explore undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Consumer Sciences and discover the programme that best matches your interests, abilities and career goals.

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Before You Apply

To enter the University to study for any degree programme, you must have a minimum of SIX CREDIT PASSES (C grade or better) in the SGCSE/IGCSE.

For programmes in the Faulty of Consumer Sciences, a D grade or better in English Language is considered for entry into the programmes

Undergraduate Degree Programmes

The Faculty offers programmes covering Consumer Science, Food Science and Nutrition, and Textile and Apparel Design and Management.

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B.Sc. Consumer Science / Consumer Science Education

The program is designed to equip students with a broad knowledge of Consumer Sciences. It includes an entrepreneurial orientation to prepare students for the world of work. The program also includes the study of the consumer and society, clothing and textiles, food and nutrition, housing, entrepreneurship, human development and family studies, consumer behaviour, research methodology, and community development.

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B.Sc. Food Science, Nutrition & Technology

Food processing and preservation are one of the major food security and economic sustainability strategies. It also creates opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, and industrial development. The degree in Food Science, Nutrition & Technology provides training in Food Science, Food Technology and Nutrition.

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B.Sc. Textile & Apparel Design & Management

This is a dynamic programme which is 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.

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Admission Information

Admission Requirements

Review the applicable admission requirements before applying for a Consumer Sciences degree programme.

EGSCE / IGCSE Admissions

Candidates must have IGCSE/SGCSE or another internationally recognized, comparable certificate.

Candidates must have at least C grades in:

Mathematics
Two Science subjects

A credit pass in Home Economics, Home Management, Food and Nutrition, or Fashion and Fabrics (for any Consumer Science related degree programme) will be accepted as a Science subject.

Science subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Biology, Integrated Science and Combined Science.

Candidate must have a minimum D grade in English Language

A Level Admissions

A student may be exempted from taking courses already passed at A Level with a C grade or better.

Diploma Admissions

Applicants for a B.Sc. degree in the Faculty of Consumer Sciences must meet the relevant diploma admission requirements.

Applicants may be admitted through either of the following routes:

Completion of a relevant 2-year Diploma Programme in the Faculty of Agriculture & Consumer Sciences, UNESWA, or equivalent. Such applicants are admitted to Year 1.
Completion of a relevant 3-year Diploma Programme in the Faculty of Agriculture & Consumer Sciences, UNESWA, or equivalent. Such applicants are admitted to Level 3.

Diploma entrants may receive exemption from equivalent courses, subject to Senate approval on recommendation of Faculty Board.

Diploma entrants must take Level 1/2 courses not taken during their diploma.

Relevant diplomas include:

Diploma in Home Economics Education for B.Sc. Consumer Science Education.
Diploma in Home Economics for other Consumer Science-related programmes.

Important: Applicants should ensure that they meet the applicable admission requirements before submitting an application. Where exemptions or equivalent qualifications are involved, the relevant University approval requirements apply.

Postgraduate Study

Postgraduate Programmes

Advance your academic and professional career through postgraduate programmes designed to develop leaders, researchers and innovators.

Available Programmes

The Faculty offers postgraduate opportunities across Consumer Science Education, Food Science & Technology, and Textiles.

Master's Degree

M.Sc. Consumer Science Education

The general objective of the M.Sc. COSE Programme is to meet human resource requirements for teaching and managerial positions particularly for the educational system within Swaziland and beyond

Master's Degree

M.Sc. Food Science & Technology

Studying Food Science, Nutrition and Technology empowers an individual to make a meaningful contribution towards the country’s economy and food security through improved food preservation and the provision of safe and nutritious foods.

Master's Degree

M.Sc. Textiles

The general objective of the course is to train professionals for the public and private sectors; industry, research institutions and academia in Textiles and Apparel Design as well as Textile Science and Technology to face current and emerging challenges in the industry in Eswatini and beyond.

Admission Information

Entrance & Admission Requirements

Applicants should review the relevant qualifications and admission requirements before applying for postgraduate study.

Entrance Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics Education
Bachelor's Degree in Consumer Science Education
Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics / Consumer Science with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Nutrition & Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Textile Apparel Design / Textiles, Apparel Design and Management

Admission Requirements

Qualification obtained from UNESWA or another recognised university.
Applicants with Chemistry backgrounds may be considered for the M.Sc. in Textiles.
Applicants with a B.Sc. degree in Environmental Health and Food Science from UNESWA or an equivalent qualification from any recognised institution may be considered for the M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology.

Additional Information

Students intending to apply for the M.Sc. in Textiles may also be admitted based on a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry obtained from UNESWA or another recognised institution. Applicants must have attained at least an overall average of C Grade (60%) in TAD/TADM or Chemistry-related courses.

Need Assistance? For further information on postgraduate admissions, programme structures or application procedures, please contact the Insituteof Postgraduate Studies Office