List of Courses Offered at UDSM – Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs
List of Courses Offered at UDSM – Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs
Undergraduate Programs
1. College of Humanities (CoHU)
- Arts & Culture:BA in Archaeology
- BA in Archaeology and Geography
- BA in Archaeology and History
- BA in Art and Design
- BA in Film and Television Arts
- BA in Theatre Arts
- Social & Cultural Studies:
- BA in Development Studies
- BA in History
- BA in Language Studies (including English, Kiswahili, French)
- BA in Literature
- BA in Music
- BA in Philosophy and Ethics
- BA in Heritage Management
2. College of Social Sciences (CoSS)
- BA in Anthropology
- BA in Economics and Statistics
- BA in Political Science and Public Administration
- BA in Sociology
- BA in Geography and Environmental Studies
- BA in Statistics
- BA in Public Relations and Advertising
- BA in Mass Communication (often in collaboration with the School of Journalism and Mass Communication)
- BA in Library and Information Studies
- BA in Social Work
3. College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)
- BSc in Mathematics
- BSc in Chemistry
- BSc in Physics
- BSc in Geology (including specializations in geothermal resources, engineering geology, and petroleum geology)
- BSc in Microbiology
- BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- BSc in Actuarial Sciences
- BSc in Applied Zoology and other related science fields
4. College of Engineering and Technology (CoET)
- BSc in Civil Engineering
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering
- BSc in Industrial Engineering
- BSc in Chemical and Process Engineering
- BSc in Metallurgy and Mineral Process Engineering
- BSc in Mining Engineering
- BSc in Textile Engineering (and Textile Design & Technology)
- BSc in Electrical Engineering
- BSc in Petroleum Engineering
- Bachelor of Architecture
- BSc in Quantity Surveying and Geomatics
5. College of Information and Communication Technologies (CoICT)
- BSc in Computer Science
- BSc in Electronics Science and Communication
- BSc in Telecommunication Engineering
- BSc in Computer Engineering and Information Technology
6. College of Agricultural Sciences and Fisheries Technology (or Food Technology)
- BSc in Beekeeping Science and Technology
- BSc in Food Science and Technology
- BSc in Agricultural and Natural Resources Economics and Business
- BSc in Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries
7. School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC)
- BA in Journalism
- BA in Mass Communication
- BA in Public Relations and Advertising
8. UDSM Business School (UDBS)
- B.Com in Accounting
- B.Com in Banking & Financial Services
- B.Com in Finance
- B.Com in Human Resources Management
- B.Com in Marketing
- B.Com in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA – Evening Programme)
9. School of Law (SoL)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- BA in Law Enforcement
10. School of Education (SoED)
- B.Ed in Adult and Community Education
- B.Ed in Science Education
- B.Ed in Arts Education
- B.Ed in Early Childhood Education
- B.Ed in Physical Education and Sport Sciences
- B.Ed in Psychology
11. Specialized Institutes & University Colleges
- Institute of Kiswahili Studies: BA in Kiswahili and BA in Kiswahili Linguistics
- Institute of Development Studies (IDS): BA in Development Studies
- Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) and Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE): Programs preparing future educators (e.g., BA with Education, B.Ed in Arts or Science)
Postgraduate Programs
UDSM’s postgraduate portfolio is just as robust. It includes:
- Masters & Doctoral Programs in Engineering:
- MSc programs in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, and Structural Engineering
- Specialized tracks such as Renewable Energy, Water Resources Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering
- PhD programs in various engineering disciplines
Masters in Natural and Applied Sciences:
- MSc programs in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Zoology, Petroleum Geology, and more
- PhD opportunities in Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Molecular Biosciences, etc.
- Postgraduate Studies in Social Sciences:
MA programs in Economics, Geography and Environmental Management, Political Science, Sociology, and related fields
- Specialized programs like Master of Public Health and advanced research degrees
- Business and Management Programs:
- MBA (offered in full-time and executive formats)
- Master of Entrepreneurship, International Trade, International Business, and other business-related MSc programs
- Postgraduate Diplomas in areas such as Microfinance and Entrepreneurship
- Law Postgraduate Programs:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law
- Specialized Diploma programs, Master of Laws (LL.M) with tracks in Corporate & Commercial Law, Taxation, Migration, and more
- Doctor of Laws (LL.D)
Postgraduate in Education:
- MA in Education and other advanced programs in curriculum and educational psychology
Certificate & Diploma Courses
In addition to degree programs, UDSM offers non-degree studies including:
- Certificates and Diplomas in Journalism, Computer Science, Heritage Management, Chinese Language, Law, and more.
- These courses provide skill-based training and are ideal for candidates seeking targeted professional development.