Bachelor of Social Work | Wits

APS Required

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Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

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Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants with an entry requirement of at least 30-33 APS points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Additional Information
Only 60 places are available in the first year of study for the Bachelor of Social Work degree. Applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit within various school Quintiles.
This aligns with the University’s transformation policy for student selection

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Career Prospects

  • Social Worker: Provide support and intervention for individuals, families, and communities facing various social challenges, such as poverty, abuse, and mental health issues. Social workers work in government agencies, non-profit organisations, hospitals, and community centres.
  • Child and Family Social Worker: Specialise in helping children and families navigate complex issues, including child abuse, neglect, and family conflict. They work in child welfare agencies, family service organisations, and schools.
  • Clinical Social Worker: Offer therapy and counselling services to individuals dealing with mental health disorders, emotional issues, and life transitions. Clinical social workers work in mental health clinics, private practice, and hospitals.
  • Community Development Worker: Work on projects aimed at improving community well-being, including developing social programmes, advocating for community needs, and facilitating community engagement. Community development workers are employed by non-profits, local government, and community organisations.
  • Social Policy Analyst: Analyse and develop policies that address social issues, including researching social problems, evaluating the impact of existing policies, and making recommendations for policy improvements. Social policy analysts work in government agencies, think tanks, and research institutions.
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