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Candidates applying for Admission at TPSD shall check the TPSD courses and qualifications, the Tanzania Public Service College Dar es Salaam Campus offers numerous courses and programs for the undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
Tanzania Public Service College Dar es Salaam Campus TPSD Courses and Qualifications 2022/2023
Every course at TPSD has its own specific entry requirements and fees, therefore in this article, we are going to highlight in detail the TPSD courses offered, fee structure, and entry requirements for the current academic year.
TPSD undergraduate course 2022/2023
The Tanzania Public Service College Dar es Salaam Campus offers various undergraduate courses which range from certificates to diplomas and degrees. Candidates can check out the listing or table below to find various Undergraduate courses offered by TPSD:
Entry Qualification for Basic Technician Certificate Courses ( BTC) – NTA level 4
- Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)-Form IV with at least Four (4) passes excluding religious subjects.
- Certificate of Secondary Education (Form IV) with at least two passes and having NVA level 2 certificates in the relevant field of study.
- Duration of the course: two semester ( one year)
Entry Qualification for Technician Certificate Courses (TC) – NTA level 5
- Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE)-Form VI with at least one principal pass or more excluding religion subjects.
- Certificate of secondary education with Basic Technician Certificate ( NTA level 4) in relevant courses recognized by NACTE
- Certificate of Secondary Education (Form IV) with at least two passes and having NVA level 3 certificates in the relevant field of study
- Duration of the course: two semester ( one year)
Entry Qualification for Ordinary Diploma NTA level 6
- Certificate of secondary education with Technician Certificate (NTA level 5) in relevant courses recognized by NACTE
- Duration of the course: two semester ( one year)
Entry Qualification for Higher Diploma NTA level 7
- Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6) in relevant courses recognised by NACTE or Form VI with at least two principal passes.
- Duration of the course: four semesters ( two years)
Entry Qualification for Bachelor Degree NTA level 8
- Higher Diploma (NTA Level 7) in relevant courses recognized by NACTE
- Duration of the course: two semester ( one year)
TPSD postgraduate courses
The Tanzania Public Service College Dar es Salaam Campus (TPSD) offers Admission to various postgraduate courses and programs, TPSD postgraduate courses include masters degrees and PhDs. Candidates can check out the listing or table below to find various postgraduate programs offered by TPSD:
The Tanzania Public Service College Dar es Salaam Campus TPSD entry requirements 2022/2023
Candidates seeking Admission at the Tanzania Public Service College Dar es Salaam Campus shall understand the TPSD entry requirements for the current academic year. The TPSD Undergraduate Admission Entry Requirements have been elaborated through the TCU Admission Guidebook.
Therefore, the TPSD prospective students are requested to consult the Undergraduate Admission Guidebook prepared annually by TCU at www.tcu.or.tz for more details.
Also, the course-specific entry requirements are available on the official TPSD website
TPSD undergraduate entry requirements
TPSD Aspiring applicants can check in detail the TPSD degree, diploma, and certificate entry requirements through the table below;
| Qualification | Entry requirements |
| Degree | Completed A’ Level Studies from 2016 onwards
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the Admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) Completed A’ Level Studies in 2014 and 2015 Two principal passes (‘C’ and above) with a total of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining the Admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C= 2; D =1; E = 0.5) Completed A’ Level Studies before 2014 Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the Admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) The prospective students are requested to consult the Undergraduate Admission Guidebook PDF prepared annually by TCU at www.tcu.or.tz For more details. |
| Diploma & Certificate | The National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET), set the Minimum entry requirement for certificate and diploma programmes to be four passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) excluding passes in religious subjects.
However, there are some programme requirements that are specific to certain programmes
The prospective students are requested to check the NACTE Guidebook pdf that is annually prepared. |
TPSD postgraduate entry requirements
| Qualification | Entry requirements |
| Postgraduate Certificate programme
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At least a Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8).
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| Postgraduate Diploma programme | A Postgraduate Certificate OR Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or C grade. |
| Master Degree programme (all types) | a) A relevant academic Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) or equivalent with GPA of 2.7 or B grade;
b) A Postgraduate Diploma in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with minimum GPA of 3.0 or B grade; and c) A Professional training qualification with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability and relevant working experience. |
| Ph.D. programme (all types) | A Master Degree (UQF level 9) in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with a minimum of GPA of 3.0 or B grade. |
Candidates looking for more details on TPSD postgraduate course-specific entry requirements can Check the TCU Postgraduate Admission guidebook for the current academic year or the official TPSD website
The Tanzania Public Service College Dar es Salaam Campus TPSD Fee structure 2022/23
Candidates applying for Admission at the Tanzania Public Service College Dar es Salaam Campus need to check the TPSD fee structure for the course offered for the current academic year. The Tanzania Public Service College Dar es Salaam Campus fee structures for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants can be found on the official TPSD website. The fee structures vary for every undergraduate and postgraduate course. Click on the fee structures links below to explore more details.
