The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) offers a growing range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications across multiple faculties. Whether you want to study agriculture, education, business, or the natural sciences, UMP has a programme suited to your interests and career goals.
UMP Faculties
UMP is organised into the following faculties:
- Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Business Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Undergraduate Programmes:
- BSc Agriculture
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Higher Certificate in Agriculture
- BSc Environmental Management
- Diploma in Nature Conservation
Postgraduate Programmes:
- BSc (Hons) Agriculture
- MSc Agriculture
- MSc Environmental Management
Faculty of Education
Undergraduate Programmes:
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) — Foundation Phase Teaching
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) — Intermediate Phase Teaching
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) — Senior Phase and FET Teaching
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
The Funza Lushaka bursary is available to qualifying education students.
Faculty of Business Sciences
Undergraduate Programmes:
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Public Administration
- Higher Certificate in Business Management
- Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management
Postgraduate Programmes:
- BCom Honours
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Undergraduate Programmes:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) — General
- BA in Communication Studies
- Diploma in Public Relations
- Higher Certificate in Social Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Undergraduate Programmes:
- BSc General
- BSc Information Technology
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Higher Certificate in Information Technology
Qualification Levels Explained
| Level | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Certificate | Entry-level; can articulate to Diploma | 1 year |
| Diploma | Vocational and practical focus | 3 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | Academic, theoretical foundation | 3 to 4 years |
| Honours Degree | Postgraduate; research-focused | 1 year |
| Master’s Degree | Advanced postgraduate research | 1 to 2 years |
How to Choose the Right Programme
Consider the following when selecting your qualification:
- Your matric results — Do you meet the APS requirements?
- Your career goals — What job do you want? Work backwards from there.
- Duration — How many years are you prepared to study?
- Funding — Is your chosen programme covered by NSFAS?
- Job market — Is there demand for graduates in this field in South Africa?
Short Learning Programmes at UMP
In addition to formal qualifications, UMP offers short learning programmes and skills development courses in areas such as:
- Project management
- Computer literacy
- Agricultural extension
- Environmental compliance
These are suitable for working professionals looking to upskill without committing to a full degree.
How to Apply for a UMP Programme
Once you have identified your programme:
- Check the minimum admission requirements for that programme
- Gather your documents
- Apply via the UMP online portal
- Track your application status via myUMP
Contact UMP Academic Departments
For programme-specific queries, contact the relevant faculty directly:
- Agriculture and Environment: agriculture@ump.ac.za
- Education: education@ump.ac.za
- Business Sciences: business@ump.ac.za
- Humanities: humanities@ump.ac.za
- Natural Sciences: sciences@ump.ac.za