Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of Arts
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
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- Bachelor's
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- Main intake: February; first-year lectures started on 09 February 2026 with registration in January.
Arts & Humanities
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
The Master of Arts degree in Sociology is structured in such a way that it exposes students to a wide range of sociological theories and research. The Master`s degree by dissertation offers students the opportunity to research various contemporary societal issues and concerns. The degree requires students to complete a dissertation that integrates sociological theories with practical social issues.
Faculty: Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences | Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa
There are many career opportunities for people with a Master of Arts degree in Sociology in both the private and public sectors. These include lecturing in higher education institutions, working for non- governmental organisations and working as labour union leaders and social science researchers.
Admission will be considered for a student who has completed a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Sociology or a relevant NQF8 qualification from an accredited provider of higher education. The BA Honours in Sociology or any other equivalent qualification should be passed with a minimum average score of 65%.
ZAR 64,074 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 master's 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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