University Of Mpumalanga Development Studies, The Bachelor of Development Studies is a three-year degree which equips students with skills and understanding of different theories, practices and activities which are useful to facilitate holistic and integrated focused development. Some of the common skills include development facilitation, communication, environmental planning, project design and management, rural and social development and research amongst others.
The Bachelor of Development Studies degree integrates knowledge and systems from other disciplines such as Economics, Sociology, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration and Computer Studies.
PROGRAMME CURRICULUM
DURATION:
The Bachelor of Development Studies is a three-year, 360 credit, exit level 7 qualification.
CURRICULUM:
The Bachelor of Development Studies qualification curriculum aims to provide students the following skills:
• Basic knowledge, skills and ability for the systematic management of modern socio-economic systems;
• An understanding of perspectives that form the context of development;
• Analytical critical thinking and problem solving skills in development;
• The ability to apply effectively and efficiently the acquired scientific knowledge, skills and abilities for the socio- economic benefit of the country’s development.
In the first year, students will be exposed to modules including the following; Development Studies, Micro and Macro Economics, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, and Sociology, with a support module of Computer Science. In second and third year the focus is on Development Studies, Development Planning and Policy, Rural and Community Development and Environmental
Management. A second focus is on Economics and Entrepreneurship. Students will undertake
research projects in second and third year.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants with the National Senior Certificate:
The minimum requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree must be met. In addition, students will have the following:
Minimum Admission Point Score (APS):
– 31 With Mathematics
– 32 With Mathematical Literacy
• English (Home or First Additional Language) : Level 4
• Mathematics: Level 2
• Mathematical Literacy : Level 3
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT ACCUMULATION AND TRANSFER (CAT):
Applicants wishing to be considered for admission in terms of RPL or to have credits transferred to this programme must indicate this on their application. The University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) will be applied.
PROGRESSION:
Students who successfully complete this Bachelor’s Degree will be able to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Development Studies (Honours) at UMP or another Higher Education Institution.
ENQUIRIES
Prof Estelle Boshoff (Head of School)
Tel: +27 13 002 0196
Fax: +27 13 755 1110
E-mail: [email protected]
Dr Thanyani Madzivhandila (Programme Leader)
Tel: +27 13 002 0198
Fax: +27 13 755 1110
E-mail: [email protected]
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