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 purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Development Studies at the University of Mpumalanga is to prepare Doctoral students/candidates for an academic career in development and associated fields by undertaking research at the most advanced academic level culminating in submission of a thesis. The PhD in Development Studies at the University of Mpumalanga is by research.
Faculty: Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences | Department: School of Development Studies | Duration: Minimum 2 years full-time / 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa
To qualify for admission, you need to meet the following criteria:; Hold a Master’s degree in development studies or any relevant field of study; At least 60% mark in the Master’s degree
ZAR 49,291 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Full-Time Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook (fixed amount); excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative fees (Full-Time Year 1) 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 doctoral programmes 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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