Bachelor of Social Work | SU

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Social Work is a professional degree that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to support individuals, families, groups, and communities in need. The programme covers social welfare policy, human behaviour, community development, and social work practice methods within the South African context. Graduates are trained to address challenges such as poverty, inequality, gender-based violence, and child protection in line with South African legislation and the Constitution.

100 places in the proramme. This programme is very competitive.

Career Prospects

  • Clinical Social Worker employed in public hospitals or clinics under the Department of Health, providing psychosocial support to patients and their families across South Africa’s healthcare system.
  • Child Protection Social Worker employed by the Department of Social Development or NGOs to investigate abuse and neglect cases, facilitate foster care placements, and support vulnerable children in line with the Children’s Act 38 of 2005.
  • Community Development Practitioner working with local municipalities or non-profit organisations to design and implement programmes that address poverty, unemployment, and social exclusion in South African communities.
  • School Social Worker employed by the Department of Basic Education or independent schools to support learners facing challenges such as domestic instability, substance abuse, or learning barriers that affect their academic performance.
  • Policy and Advocacy Specialist working within government departments, civil society organisations, or international bodies such as UNICEF to influence social welfare legislation and improve service delivery for vulnerable populations in South Africa.

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