Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology at University of Mpumalanga

Programme overview

The BA Honours in Psychology is a one year, full-time, 120 credit, NQF exit level 8 qualification which includes compulsory and elective modules. It provides an important route for progression into further postgraduate studies (Master’s and Doctoral) for those who wish to continue with their studies at the University of Mpumalanga or elsewhere.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences | Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

What you will study

Career pathways

Graduates with an Honours degree in Psychology are able to work and contribute in many varied facets of the job market and in all areas dealing with people and health. Given the breadth, adaptability, and utility of studying Psychology, employment opportunities abound for graduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum admission requirements for the BA Honours in Psychology is a Bachelor of Arts or other first degree at exit level 7, with Psychology as a major subject and a 60% or above average for psychology modules in the final year. Students who fail to meet the minimum requirement of 60% will be considered upon the motivation to the Faculty Board and the Higher Degrees Committee of the university, and subsequent approval by all approved University structures.; Selection of a limited number of candidates to enrol in the programme: A School admission committee will assess eligibility of all applicants. Applicants who exceed the minimum entrance requirements and who have passed the selection criteria will be made an immediate offer. Applicants who have not received offers but meet the minimum entrance requirements as well as selection criteria will be placed on a waiting list, which will be reviewed when offers made are rejected.

ZAR 54,046 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 honours programmes and postgraduate diplomas for 2027 close on 30 January 2027.

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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