Bachelor of Social Science Degree Programme: Major in Political Science and Minor in Other Subject

Level 100

Semester 1

Core Courses

POL101 Introduction to Political Science (3)
ECO111 Basic Microeconomics (3)
STA111 Basic Statistics (3)
ICT121 Computer Skills Fundamentals 1 (2)
COM151 Communication and Academic Literacy Skills (Social Sciences) (3)
Plus Minor Course (3)
Total Credits 17

Semester 2

Core Courses

Bachelor of Social Science Degree Programme Major in Political Science and Major in Another Subject.

Level 100

Semester 1

Core Courses

POL101 Introduction to Political Science (3)
ECO111 Basic Micro-Economics (3)
STA111 Basic Statistics (3)
ICT122 Computer Skills Fundamentals 1 (2)
COM151 Communication and Academic Literacy Skills (Social Sciences) (3)
and one Other Major course
Total Credits 17

Semester 2

Core Courses

Bachelor of Social Science Degree Programme Major in Public Administration + Major in Political

Level 100

Semester 1

Core Courses

PAD101 Introduction to Public Administration (3)
POL101 Introduction to Political Science (3)
ECO111 Basic Microeconomics (3)
STA111 Basic Statistics (3)
ICT121 Computer Skills Fundamentals 1 (2)
COM151 Communication and Academic Literacy Skills (Social Sciences) (3)
Total Credits 17

Semester 2

Core Courses

Bachelor of Social Science Degree Programme in Political Science (Single Major)

Level 100

Semester 1

Core Courses

POL101 Introduction to Political Science (3)
PAD101 Introduction to Public Administration (3)
ECO111 Basic Micro Economics (3)
STA111 Basic Statistics (3)
ICT122 Computer Skills Fundamentals 1 (2)
COM151 Communication and Academic Literacy Skills (Social Sciences) (3)
Total credits 17

Semester 2

Core Courses

Bachelor of Social Science Degree in Public Administration (Single Major)

Level 100

Semester 1

Core Courses

PAD101 Introduction to Public Administration (3)
ECO111 Basic Microeconomics (3)
POL101 Introductions to Political Science (3)
STA111 Basic Statistics (3)
ICT121 Computer Skills Fundamentals (2)
COM151 Communication and Academic Literacy Skills (Social Sciences) (3)
Total Credits 17

Semester 2

Core Courses

Diploma in Defence and Strategic Studies (DDSS)

1.0 Entrance requirements

In line with University of Botswana entrance qualifications (General Regulation 10.21 (a), admission into the diploma shall be at least six subjects not below the grade of E in the BGCSE or equivalent. English shall be one of the required subjects. Five subjects may be accepted. A grade of C shall be required in at least three of the five subjects.

This programme is specifically meant for applicants nominated by the Botswana Defence Force (BDF).

In pursuit of academic excellence