Department of Political Science

Department of Department of Political Science, Faculty of Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS)
9 Programmes 9 Active Courses

Diploma

Diploma in Defence & Security Studies Diploma in International Studies

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Defence & Security Studies Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Defence Logistics Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Intelligence & Security Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Military Science and Leadership

Postgraduate Diploma

Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education

Master's Degree

Master of Science in Defence & Security Studies Master of Science in International Studies
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Lieutenant Colonel Tapiwa Mafura (PhD Candidate)
Lieutenant Colonel Tapiwa Mafura (PhD Candidate)
Acting Chairperson Department of Political Science
  • Master of Science in International Affairs from Midlands State University • Master of Arts in Defence and Strategic Studies from the University of Botswana • Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the Zimbabwe Open University • Diploma in Defence and Security Studies from the University of Zimbabwe • Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education from the Zimbabwe National Defence University
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Lieutenant Colonel Tapiwa Mafura
Lieutenant Colonel Tapiwa Mafura
Acting Chairperson
  • Lieutenant Colonel Tapiwa Mafura is an emerging scholar in the fields of media and international affairs
  • currently serving as the Acting Chairperson of the Department of Political Science. He holds impressive academic credentials
  • including: • Master of Science in International Affairs from Midlands State University • Master of Arts in Defence and Strategic Studies from the University of Botswana • Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the Zimbabwe Open University • Diploma in Defence and Security Studies from the University of Zimbabwe • Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education from the Zimbabwe National Defence University Furthering his academic pursuits
  • Lieutenant Colonel Mafura is currently a PhD Candidate at Midlands State University
  • where his research explores the intersections of media
  • public diplomacy
  • and postcoloniality in post-2000 Zimbabwe. His doctoral work promises to provide valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping global politics and representation of postcolonial states. In addition to his academic background
  • Lieutenant Colonel Mafura has extensive research experience and a commitment to knowledge dissemination. He has published several articles and book chapters
  • including a policy brief paper on the recurring insurgency in the Democratic Republic of Congo and contributions to edited volumes on media
  • security intelligence
  • and the evolving dynamics of terrorism
  • intelligence
  • and the media in Africa. Furthermore
  • Lieutenant Colonel Mafura has been an active participant in various academic conferences and invitational lectures
  • covering topics such as cybersecurity
  • national security
  • media and international relations
  • dissertation writing
  • pedagogy
  • assessment
  • and academic writing for publication. With his diverse academic background
  • extensive research experience
  • and commitment to teaching and mentorship
  • Lieutenant Colonel Tapiwa Mafura is a valuable asset to the institution and the broader academic community.
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