Advanced Diploma in Animal Production at University of Mpumalanga

Programme overview

The proposed Advanced Diploma in Animal Production is designed with two streams to meet two of the purposes of an Advanced Diploma, as in the HEQSF. Stream A will provide specialised vocational preparation for a career in animal production and the management of animal production systems. Stream B is designed to prepare students for postgraduate study through the deepening of their knowledge and understanding of theories, methodologies and practices in animal production science.

Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences | Department: School of Agricultural Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

What you will study

The Advanced Diploma in Animal Production programme comprises of two separate streams each with eight modules. Students will select one of the streams and then take each of the eight modules in that stream.

Career pathways

Graduates from either stream will be prepared to continue to a Postgraduate Diploma at UMP or another university or enter the workplace. Graduates will work with National and Provincial departments, Agricultural training and research Institutions, Private and non-governmental or non-profit organizations, and may also be in a position to work for themselves or other farmers’ groups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum entrance requirements are:; 1. A Diploma in Animal Production with a minimum average of 60% in animal production modules in the last two years of the Diploma where the third year of the Diploma comprises WIL modules only; 2. A relevant NQF level 6 qualification such as a Diploma in Agriculture which must include animal production modules in first and second year and animal production experiential learning in third year. A minimum average of 60% in animal production modules in the last two years of the Diploma where the third year of the Diploma comprises WIL modules only.

ZAR 48,478 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook (fixed amount); excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative fees Source

Main intake: February; first-year lectures started on 09 February 2026 with registration in January. Second semester registration runs 20 July to 31 July 2026. Master's and doctoral postgraduate orientation was held 04 to 08 May 2026.

Applications for advanced diplomas for 2027 close on 30 November 2026.

Applications for 2027 admission open on 01 June 2026. The non-refundable application fee is R200 for South African applicants, R400 for SADC applicants and R550 for other international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ump.ac.za/apply

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