Bachelor of Social Work

About this course

WSU qualification code W66023; SAQA ID 111505; 516 credits. Source pages: qualification list 16, admission requirements 17. Published requirements: An achievement in any two subjects as follows: • 4 (50-59%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language • 5 (60-69%) for any other African Language • 4 (50-59%) for Life Sciences • 4 (50-59%) in any other THREE (3) subjects which are not included on the above list excluding life orientation. (Character reference checks will be conducted for all admitted students. A negative character reference check may lead to deregistration)

What you may study

Social theory; research methods; human development; policy; communication; ethics; community engagement; and discipline-specific applied study. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Required school subjects

Other admission conditions

Additional subject requirement: An achievement in any two subjects as follows:

Possible study paths

Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. Honours, postgraduate diploma or master's study in the relevant social-science or professional field, subject to selection and admission requirements.

Where this qualification may lead

Community-development practitioner; social researcher; programme officer; policy assistant; human-services practitioner; or organisational support professional. Regulated roles require further professional training.