Structure of Higher Education System
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Post secondary education consists of tertiary education and vocational education offered by various institutions.
Stages of studies
University level first stage
Bachelor’s degree
Courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts (BA), the Bachelor of Science (BSc) and other Bachelor’ s degrees (Education, Commerce, Nursing, Agriculture etc) and last four years. In Law, the LLB lasts five years.
University level second stage
Master’s degree
Courses lead to the award of a Master of Arts (MA), a Master of Science (MSc), or a Master of Education (MEd) after a minimum of two years’ study beyond the Bachelor’s degree. A thesis is usually required.
University level third stage
PhD
A PhD is obtained in at least 4 years’ study and research following the Master’s degree
Admission to Higher Education
Admission to university-level studies
Name of Secondary school credential required: International General Certificate of Secondary Education
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(2019). Eswatini. In: International Handbook of Universities 2019. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-3-319-76971-4_61
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