OBJECTIVES
This programme is designed to:
• Introduce the discipline of Youth and community Development;
• Uptake highly interested individuals to develop their competencies within the vast youth development field;
• Develop effective and reflective youth development practitioners capable of applying theory to practice when working with youth;
• Equip students with knowledge, attitudes, and skills and prepare them for work at management level.

WHO MAY APPLY?
• Practitioners or Professionals working with youth, including:
• Civil Servants;
• Community Development practitioners;
• Youth Workers; and
• Interested individuals seeking competency at degree level in youth and community development work.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12 certificate with 25 points (in five modules)
• E symbol in English
• Anyone who has obtained the Diploma in Youth Development Work (DYD) at NAMCOL or Any other equivalent qualification

ASSESSMENT
• Two assignments per module.
• Assignments will contribute 50% towards the final mark.
• An admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required to sit for the examination in each module.
• One three-hour examination paper per module.
• End of semester examination.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
Three-year programme supported by face-to-face sessions

Contact:

Victoria Amakali
+26461 3205243
amakali@namcol.edu.na

Our Banking Details:

Bank Windhoek
Katutura Branch
Acc:114 114 3101
Cheque Account
Reference: Student number

FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2023

SEMESTER 1
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off 690.00 data fee is charged with registation for 10G of data each month for the whole year.

FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2021

SEMESTER 2
Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, The remaining amount should be settled by 30 September.

Modules: The programme consists of 26 modules, which include 2 Institutional Core Modules
+ 1 Research Project as listed:

Module Code
1. English for General Communication(Core Module) 9901B
2. Introduction to Computer(Core Module) 9902B
Year 1 Semester 1:  
3.Learning Processes – Part A 3103
4. Introduction to Theory and Practice of 3102
5. Introduction to Sociology 3103
6. Management and Leadership Skills for Youth Work 3104
Year 1 Semester 2:  
7. Working with Youth in Community and Organisational Settings 3105
8. Youth Health Safety and Well-being 3106
9. Contemporary Issues in Youth Development 3107
10. Personal and Professional Development 3108
11. *Learning Processes – PART B 3109
Year 2 Semester 1  
12. Youth Governance, Transparency and Participation 3110
13. Sociology of Youth 3111
14. English for Academic Purposes 3112
15. Youth and Sustainable Development 3113
16. Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3114
Year 2 Semester 2:  
17. Developmental Psychology 3115
18. Youth Advocacy: Principles and Tools 3116
19. Youth Advocacy: ICTs in Youth Work 3117
20. Youth Development Work: Networks, Partnerships and
Resources
3118
21. Introduction to Social Research -PART A 3119
Year 3 Semester 1:  
22. Supporting Youth in Grief and Trauma 3120
23. Peace, Conflict Resolution and Mediation 3121
24. Strategic Planning and Programme Management 3122
Year 3 Semester 2  
25. Strategic Planning and Programme Management 3123
26. Work Integrated Learning 3124

 

Type of Fee Amount
Institutional Core Modules X 2 N$ 940.00
Modules X 9 N$ 15 300.00
Grand Total N$ 16 240.00

NOTE: The fees are only applicable to year one of the studies and they are subject to change