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Bachelor of Social Sciences | WSU

APS Required

24 | 26 points

University

Walter Sisulu University (WSU)

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Requirements

Main Stream

4 (50-59) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language
4 (50-59) in any four (4) subjects
26 APS

Extended Stream

3 (40-49) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language
4 (50-59) in any four (4) subjects
24 APS

Career Prospects

Social Worker
Work with individuals and communities to provide support, guidance, and intervention in areas such as mental health, addiction, child welfare, and family counselling. Social workers operate in government, healthcare, and non-profit sectors.
Policy Analyst
Research and analyse policies, providing recommendations to governments or organisations to improve public policy. Policy analysts focus on social issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development and work in government agencies or think tanks.
Human Resources Specialist
Manage recruitment, employee relations, and organisational development. HR specialists work in corporate environments, focusing on employee welfare, training, and compliance with labour laws.
Community Development Officer
Work with communities to improve their quality of life by creating and managing projects related to housing, healthcare, education, and employment. These professionals often work in government, NGOs, and development agencies.
Sociologist
Conduct research on social behaviours, structures, and institutions to understand how societies function. Sociologists often work in academic research, public policy, or community development.

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