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Master of Education in Early Childhood Education at University of Mpumalanga

University of Mpumalanga, South Africa

Programme overview

The University of Mpumalanga identifies itself as an African university. Its Mission, Vision and Values speak directly to the context and content of teaching as an agent of transformation. The Master of Education programme serves as the vehicle for such transformation, providing the student with requisite subject content knowledge, educational theory, pedagogical learning, practical learning, fundamental learning and situational learning.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: School of Early Childhood Education  |  Duration: Minimum 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum admission requirements for the M Ed programme are:; a B Ed (Hon) degree (Post-Graduate); an applicable Honours degree and a Teacher’s Diploma; an average of at least 60% in the Honours or related examination.

ZAR 44,712 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

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