Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of Arts
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Main intake: February; first-year lectures started on 09 February 2026 with registration in January.
Arts & Humanities
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
The BCom honours in economics programme is a 1 year full-time, 120 credits and NQF exit level 8 qualification which includes compulsory and elective modules. It provides an important route for progression into further postgraduate studies, Masters 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 Development Studies | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa
The BCom honours in economics programme is a 1 year full-time, 120 credits and NQF exit level 8 qualification which includes compulsory and elective modules. It provides an important route for progression into further postgraduate studies, Masters and Doctoral for those who wish to continue with their studies at the University of Mpumalanga or elsewhere.
A BCom (Honours) in economics is a great degree to prepare you to work in the private, public or non-profit sectors, or as an entrepreneur running your own business. Career opportunities include, Economists; Researchers; Policy analyst; Investment analysts; Investment bankers, Economic consultants; Managers and many more.
To be admitted to the BCom Honours (Economics) programme a student should have a:; a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with majors in Economics with an average of 60%.; a minimum average of 60% in Economics modules in the third year is required for admission.
ZAR 54,147 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
Arts & Humanities
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
Arts & Humanities
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
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