Bachelor of Arts in Media, Communication and Culture at University of Mpumalanga

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Media, Communication and Culture (BAMCC for short) is a specialized BA degree in which students will focus on aspects of media, communication and culture. It is a three-year programme offered full-time at the Mbombela campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences | Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

What you will study

The curriculum blends a strong theoretical foundational, contextual knowledge in media, communication and culture, with applied modern technology skills of media and communication practice that is up to date, and sensitive to context. Students take a compulsory End User Computing module (12 credits) and then 6 compulsory Media, Communication and Culture (MCC) modules (64 credits).

Career pathways

Data show that the media, communication and cultural industries including media management and multi-media designer/ specialist are significant areas of employment in the Mpumalanga province and across South Africa.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 32. Grade 12 Bachelor university entrance with a minimum APS of 32 or above or equivalent.; English level 4 (50-59%); Second language on level 4 (50- 59%); Maths level 2 / Maths literacy level 3; Diploma (360 credits) in an appropriate field will be considered

ZAR 55,832 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook; handbook gives a range of R55,832 (minimum) to R55,865 (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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