Women's University in Africa

What you'll study

The curriculum covers core areas including environmental law, pollution control, occupational health and safety and waste management, with an emphasis on applying management principles across sectors. Students learn to promote public participation, information access and environmental governance, and to use data and scientific knowledge to minimise environmental risks.

Entry requirements

Applicants need a minimum of five O-level passes including English Language, Mathematics and any Science subject. Holders of a National Certificate in Environmental Management, Agriculture, Natural Resources Management or other relevant recognised qualification may also be admitted. Candidates who obtained at least an E in O-level Mathematics must pass a Mathematics Foundation course offered by the University and are required to have O-level Mathematics before graduation.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for technical and support roles in environmental and related sectors. Typical job titles listed by the programme include:

• Environmental Technician
• Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Assistant
• Environmental Monitoring / Water Quality Monitor
• Nature Conservation Officer
• Waste Management Officer
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Officer

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme description does not specify scholarships. Prospective students should consult the university’s central funding, bursary and financial-aid offices for up-to-date information on scholarships, grants or support schemes that may apply to diploma-level study.