University of Mpumalanga Undergraduate Courses

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UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) DEGREE

A Bachelor of Arts degree provides a solid foundation for a number of career options. For example, majoring in Psychology and Sociology would enable a student to enter careers related to youth development and social policy development. Majoring in Industrial Psychology and SiSwati would enable a student to work in Human Resources with a particular focus on cultural sensitivity. Geography and Sociology would also enable one to seek careers in regionally-specific development initiatives. Any interest in working in development could further be enhanced by selecting economics or development studies.

The underlying objective of the BA degree programme is to enhance and facilitate creativity and critical thinking such that our graduates should also be able to forge new paths in careers that have yet to be identified.

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PROGRAMME CURRICULUM DURATION: 
DURATION: 
The Bachelor of Arts degree is a three-year, 360 credit, exit level 7 qualification.

CURRICULUM: 
The curriculum of the BA is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the Humanities and Social Sciences and to gain a fuller understanding of the social world in which we live.

In first year, students select one of English 1 or Communication Studies 1, plus four subjects from a range which presently includes SiSwati 1, Sociology 1, Psychology 1 OR Industrial Psychology 1, Economics 1, Cultural Studies 1, and Geography 1. We will increase this range of subjects to include other African languages and other subjects including Politics and Anthropology.

In second year, students will continue with either English or Communication Studies and three of the other subjects taken in first year.

In third year, students continue with either English or Communication Studies and two of the subjects taken in second year.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 
Applicants with the National Senior Certificate (NSC):
The minimum requirements for admission to a degree must be met. In addition, students will have the following:

Minimum Admission Point Score (APS): 30
• English Language (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
• Mathematics: Level 2
• Mathematical Literacy: Level 3

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT ACCUMULATION AND TRANSFER (CAT): 
Applicants wishing to be considered for admission in terms of RPL or to have credits transferred to this programme must indicate this on their application. The University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) will be applied.

PROGRESSION:
Students will be able to articulate horizontally and diagonally between this general BA, and our existing B Development Studies. Graduates from the BA will be able to continue into Honours programmes in any of the subjects in which they will have majored.

ENQUIRIES
Tel: +27 13 002 0233
Fax: +27 13 755 1110
E-mail: l.bezuidenhoud@ump.ac.za

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) at the University of Mpumalanga has a strong biological and geographical focus and has been carefully designed to provide very clear career paths for students. Completion of the BSc will provide an essential opportunity for progression for those students who wish to continue with their studies at the University of Mpumalanga. It also provides a route into further postgraduate studies (Honours, Masters and Doctoral studies). The underlying objective of the BSc programme is to enhance and facilitate creativity and promote critical thinking in the natural and geographical sciences.

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM DURATION: 
DURATION: 
The BSc programme is a three-year, 360 credit, exit level 7 qualification.

CURRICULUM: 
The focus of this BSc qualification will be in the biological, earth and environmental sciences. In first year, all students will take a fixed curriculum in which they do a full year of biology and earth and geographical sciences, and a semester of integrative environmental science. These modules will be supported by a semester of chemistry, a semester of end-user computing and a semester of mathematics.

In second year, there will be separate, year-long, modules in ecology (animal and plant), environmental science, geography (including GIS), entomology and integrated water studies. Students will select three of these.

In third year, the same elective modules will be offered but at qualification level 7. Students will select two of the three modules taken in second year, which will be their major subjects. All combinations will be possible and will prepare students for further studies, or employment in a wide range of fields.

Teaching will be by contact and will include lectures, tutorials, practicals, field trips, group work and online learning. Throughout the three years, there will be an emphasis on independent research, and third year will include 30 credits (15 per major subject) for research.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 
Applicants with the National Senior Certificate (NSC):
The minimum requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree must be met. In addition, students will have the following:

Admission Point Score (APS) of 32
• English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
• Mathematics: Level 4
• Mathematical Literacy: Level 6

Applicants with the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) level 4:
NCV level 4 with at least English 50-59% (Home Language or First Additional).
• Mathematics on minimum NSC level 4 or Mathematics literacy on minimum NSC level 6
• A minimum of NSC level 4 for two of Life Science, Physical Science or Geography

South African students who have written under another Examination Board and International students must have similar scores for the same or similar subjects to be considered.

Students who have completed a 360 credit Diploma in an appropriate field such as conservation will be considered for this degree.

Students will be considered on a monthly basis and students who meet or exceed the minimum entrance requirements will be offered places.

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT ACCUMULATION AND TRANSFER (CAT): 
Applicants wishing to be considered for admission in terms of RPL or to have credits transferred to this programme must indicate this on their application. The University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) will be applied.

PROGRESSION:
Students who complete this Degree successfully will be able to articulate horizontally and diagonally between this general BSc, and our existing BSc (Agriculture). Graduates from the BSc will be able to continue into Honours programmes in any of the subjects in which they will have majored at UMP or another higher education institution.

ENQUIRIES
Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
Prof Dan Parker (Head of School)
Tel: +27 13 002 0223
Fax: +27 13 755 1110
E-mail: daniel.parker@ump.ac.za

DIPLOMA ICT IN APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

ICT is at the centre of digital innovation and is a solution hub for communities, private and public industries. ICT is a diverse field of study consisting of many specialisations that service the innovative digital world. Specialisations include developing applications, analysing business processes, storing and retrieving data, and providing secure communication platforms to facilitate effective organisational and personal decision making. The Diploma in ICT in Applications Development meets the critical need for offering ICT qualifications and producing graduates who will bring about digital solutions in the local, national and international economies.

Students who intend to enrol for ICT qualifications must have strong communication skills, be able to think logically, and work independently.

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM
DURATION: 
The Diploma in ICT in Applications Development is a three-year, 360 credit, exit level 6 qualification.

CURRICULUM: 
Year 1 
• Communication Networks Foundations
• Application Development Foundations
• Multimedia Foundations
• Application Development Fundamentals
• ICT Fundamental
• Business Practice
• Professional Communication
• Programming I

Year 2 
• ICT Electives II
• Application Development Practice
• Applications Development
• Information Systems
• Project II
• Communications Networks Fundamentals
• Multimedia Fundamentals
• Information Management
• Professional Communication

Year 3 
• Work Integrated Learning or ICT Electives III
• Project III
• Project Management
• Professional Practice
• Application Development Practice
• Application Development Theory
• Information Systems III

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 
Applicants with the National Senior Certificate: 
The minimum requirements for admission to a Diploma must be met. In addition, students will have the following:

Admission Point Score (APS) of 26
• English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
• Mathematics: Level 4

Applicants the NCV level 4: 
NCV level 4 with at least 50% for English (Home Language or First Additional Language), 50% for Mathematics and 70% in four IT and computer Science subjects.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT ACCUMULATION AND TRANSFER (CAT): 
Applicants wishing to be considered for admission in terms of RPL or to have credits transferred to this programme must indicate this on their application. The University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) will be applied.

PROGRESSION:
Students who successfully complete this Diploma will be able to apply for admission to an Advanced Diploma in ICT at UMP or another Higher Education Institution.

ENQUIRIES
Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
Mr Norwell Zhakata (Programme Leader)
Tel: +27 13 002 0213
Fax: +27 13 755 1110
E-mail: norwell.zhakata@ump.ac.za

DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE IN PLANT PRODUCTION

The Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production focuses on plant production; Agronomy (mainly maize, potatoes and sugarcane), Vegetable production (such as carrots, cabbage, spinach, lettuce), and Fruit production (citrus and subtropical fruits). The areas of study covered by the programme include; crop production, water management and farm management. The candidates looking for a career in this field need to be hard working and have a passion for agriculture and entrepreneurship.

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM DURATION: 
DURATION: 
The Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Production is a three-year, 360 credit, exit level 6 qualification.

CURRICULUM: 
Year 1 & 2 
In the first two years, students are exposed to theoretical and practical aspects of Plant Production including Soil Science, Plant Protection and Propagation, Farm Management, Botany, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Fruit Production, Vegetable Production and Water Management.

Year 3 
In the third year, students spend the full year on a commercial farm to learn the relevant skills required by the industry and during which there is the opportunity to apply theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in a real world setting.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 
Applicants with the National Senior Certificate: 
The minimum requirements for admission to a Diploma must be met. In addition, students will have the following:
Minimum Admission Point Score (APS):
– 25 With Mathematics
– 26 With Mathematical Literacy
• English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
• Mathematics: Level 3
• Mathematical Literacy: Level 4
• Agriculture: Level 4

Applicants the NCV level 4: 
NCV level 4, in Primary Agriculture with at least 50% for English (Home language or First Additional Language), 40% for Mathematics or 50% for Mathematical Literacy.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT ACCUMULATION AND TRANSFER (CAT): 
Applicants wishing to be considered for admission in terms of RPL or to have credits transferred to this programme must indicate this on their application. The University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) will be applied.

PROGRESSION:
Students who successfully complete this Diploma will be able to apply for admission to an Advanced Diploma in Agriculture at UMP or another Higher Education Institution.

ENQUIRIES
Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences 
Mr John Seema (Programme Leader)
Tel: +27 13 002 0175
Fax: +27 13 755 1110
E-mail: john.seema@ump.ac.az

DIPLOMA IN NATURE CONSERVATION

The Diploma in Nature Conservation is designed to enhance the supply of graduates with a sound understanding of relevant theory associated with nature conservation and a well-developed ability to apply the theory in practice. The programme includes foundational subjects such as Animal and Plant Science, Soil Science and management courses including Accounting and Human Resource Management; and major subjects including Conservation Ecology, Environmental Management and Resource Management. The third year is a year of work integrated learning during which students will be placed in the industry.

By allowing students to focus on a particular aspect of conservation such as the conservation of birds or endangered flora, our graduates will have a competitive edge over those from other similar programmes.

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM
DURATION: 
The Diploma in Nature Conservation is a three-year, 360 credit, exit level 6 qualification.

CURRICULUM:
Year 1 & 2 
In the first two years, students are exposed to theoretical and practical topics including Conservation Ecology; Plant and Animal Studies; Environmental Management; Resource Management; Cost and Management Accounting; Human Resource Management Community Based Resource Management; Environmental Education; Fire Ecology and Soil Science.

Year 3
During the third year of study students will commit to a full year of work integrated learning in which they will be placed on a nature conservation establishment. During this time there is the opportunity to apply theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in a real world setting.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants with the National Senior Certificate:
The minimum requirements for admission to a Diploma must be met. In addition, students will have the following:

Admission Points Score (APS):
– 29 With Mathematics
– 30 With Mathematical Literacy
• English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
• Mathematics: Level 2
• Mathematical Literacy: Level 3
• One of Life Sciences or Geography: Level 4

Applicants the NCV level 4: 
NCV level 4, in Primary Agriculture with at least 50% for English (Home Language or First Additional Language), 30% for Mathematics or 40% for Mathematical Literacy.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT ACCUMULATION AND TRANSFER (CAT):
Applicants wishing to be considered for admission in terms of RPL or to have credits transferred to this programme must indicate this on their application. The University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) will be applied.

PROGRESSION:
Students who successfully complete this Diploma will be able to apply for admission to an Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation at UMP or another Higher Education Institution.

ENQUIRIES 
Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
Prof Daniel Parker (Programme Leader)
Tel: 013 002 0223
E-mail: daniel.parker@ump.ac.za

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BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND RURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management aims to equip agricultural extension practitioners with the skills, knowledge and attitude needed to contribute to building the capacity of farmers to innovate and to engage in market-oriented sustainable agricultural production, diversification of products and value adding.

Graduates will contribute to strengthening the capacity of the nation to meet its agricultural objectives. They will help meet the demand for professional practitioners who can participate in leading South African agriculture through the complex world of agricultural and rural transformation while at the same time supporting and helping to expand commercial agricultural activity and production.

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM
DURATION
The Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management is a three-year, 360 credit, exit level 7 qualification.

CURRICULUM: 
The modules offered within the programme combine topics in agriculture such as Crop and Animal Production, Plant Propagation and Plant Protection, Farm Management and Conservation, and Mechanisation, with topics in Agricultural Extension including Rural Wealth Creation, Development of Economic Systems, Designing Extension Programmes, Extension Communication, Natural Resource Conservation, and Introduction to Rural Development and Extension. In third year there is a period of work integrated learning during which the knowledge and skills developed in the first two years are applied in a real world work environment.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants with the National Senior Certificate: 
The minimum requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree must be met. In addition, students will have the following:
Admission Point Score (APS):
– 28 With Mathematics
– 30 With Mathematical Literacy
• English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
• Mathematics: Level 4
• Mathematical Literacy: Level 6
• One of Agriculture, Life Science or Physical Science: Level 4

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT ACCUMULATION AND TRANSFER (CAT):
Applicants wishing to be considered for admission in terms of RPL or to have credits transferred to this programme must indicate this on their application. The University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) will be applied.

PROGRESSION:
Students who successfully complete this Bachelor’s Degree will be able to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Agriculture (Honours) in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management at UMP or another Higher Education Institution.

ENQUIRIES 
Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences 
Dr Isaac Agholor (Programme Leader)
Tel: +27 13 002 0131
Fax: +27 13 755 1110
E-mail: isaac.agholor@ump.ac.za

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE

The University of Mpumalanga, as an African University, strives to lead in creating opportunities for sustainable development through innovation. In line with this statement, the BSc in Agriculture seeks to produce agricultural scientist that will use agricultural methods sustainably to produce food and educate society in such a way that food security is guaranteed. Graduates from the programme will be able to use the latest and relevant scientific farming techniques adapted to our environment.

The BSc in Agriculture has a specific focus on Agricultural Production Operations and allows students to select additional modules from Agricultural Extension, Agricultural and Applied Entomology, Water Management and Environmental Science.

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PROGRAMME CURRICULUM DURATION: 
DURATION:
The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is a four-year, 480 credit, exit level 8 qualification..

CURRICULUM: 
The first year lays a foundation of key topics including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry and South African Agriculture, with support subjects including Computer Science and Numerical and Academic Literacy. In second and third year, all students take the core modules in Agricultural Science and select an elective from Agricultural Extension, Agricultural and Applied Entomology, Water Management and Environmental Science. In the fourth year, students chose one of two streams being Agricultural Science and Agricultural Business.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 
The minimum requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree must be met. In addition, students will have the following:
Admission Point Score (APS):
– 30 With Mathematics
– 32 With Mathematical Literacy
• English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4
• Mathematics: Level 4
• Mathematical Literacy: Level 6
• Life Science: Level 4

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT ACCUMULATION AND TRANSFER (CAT): 
Applicants wishing to be considered for admission in terms of RPL or to have credits transferred to this programme must indicate this on their application. The University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) will be applied.

PROGRESSION:
Students who successfully complete this Bachelor’s Degree will be able to apply for admission to Masters’ Degree in Agriculture or a Master of Science at UMP or another Higher Education Institution.