Planning to study for a degree at the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) in 2026? UMP offers a growing range of high-quality undergraduate Bachelor’s degree programmes across fields such as education, science, agriculture, law, commerce, and social sciences. In this post, you’ll find a complete list of UMP degree courses along with the minimum APS (Admission Point Score) required for each programme.
What Is a Bachelor’s Degree?
Bachelor’s degrees are NQF Level 7 qualifications that typically take three to four years to complete. These programmes provide in-depth academic and practical training to prepare students for careers or postgraduate studies.
UMP Degree Programmes and APS Requirements for 2026
Faculty of Education
- Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
- APS: 26 (with Mathematics), 27 (with Math Literacy)
- Core Subjects: English Level 4, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
- Bachelor of Arts (General)
- APS: 28
- Core Subjects: English Level 4
- Bachelor of Development Studies
- APS: 32
- Core Subjects: English Level 4
- Bachelor of Social Work
- APS: 32
- Core Subjects: English Level 4, Life Sciences recommended
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- APS: 33
- Core Subjects: English Level 4, History or Life Orientation preferred
Faculty of Commerce & Management
- Bachelor of Commerce (General)
- APS: 30
- Core Subjects: English Level 4, Mathematics required
- Bachelor of Administration
- APS: 32
- Core Subjects: English Level 4, any other relevant subject
Faculty of Agriculture & Natural Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- APS: 30
- Core Subjects: English Level 4, Mathematics Level 4, Agricultural Science or Life Sciences
- Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension & Rural Resource Management
- APS: 26 (Maths), 28 (Math Lit)
- Core Subjects: English Level 4, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- APS: 30
- Core Subjects: Mathematics Level 4, Physical Science and/or Life Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
- APS: 30
- Core Subjects: Geography, Life Sciences or Physical Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry
- APS: 30
- Core Subjects: Mathematics Level 4, Physical Science or Geography
Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
- Bachelor of ICT
- APS: 32
- Core Subjects: English Level 4, Mathematics required, Computer Applications Technology/IT recommended
Why Study a Degree at UMP?
- Nationally Accredited Programmes
- Growing List of Specialisations
- Career-Relevant Curriculum
- Access to Postgraduate Study
How to Apply to UMP for 2026
- Online Applications: www.ump.ac.za
- Opening Date: April 2025
- Closing Date: 30 September 2025 (Subject to change)
- No Application Fee for online submissions