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Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management at University of Mpumalanga

University of Mpumalanga, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Agriculture (Agricultural Extension & Rural Resources Management) was developed to address the changing agricultural landscape in South Africa. The changes redirect agriculture to the majority population which has been marginalised and generally denied meaningful access to the agricultural sector of the South African economy.

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

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Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 26. The minimum requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree must be met. In addition, students will have the following:; National Senior Certificate with Bachelor pass; Mathematics level 4 and (Physical or Life or Agricultural Sciences) level 4; English level 4; LO level 4; APS score – 28 with Mathematics Literacy and 26 with mathematics; or admitted to status thereof via RPL; NCV: Not applicable

ZAR 51,743 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook; handbook gives a range of R51,743 (minimum) to R54,521 (maximum), amount shown is the minimum; actual fee depends on modules registered; excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative f 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 undergraduate programmes 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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