Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in South Africa

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in South Africa is a comprehensive program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in society. Through a combination of theoretical study and practical fieldwork, students gain an understanding of social issues, community development, and human behavior. They learn to assess and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities, and provide support and intervention services.


Graduates of this program can pursue a range of fulfilling career opportunities including:
1. Social worker
2. Community development worker
3. Child welfare officer
4. Counsellor
5. Probation officer
6. Rehabilitation specialist
7. Disability support worker
8. Adoption counselor
9. Mental health worker
10. Substance abuse counselor

These rewarding careers allow graduates to work directly with individuals and communities, promoting social change and improving the well-being of those in need.

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific Admission Requirements:
  • A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board (IEB) as certified by Umalusi with a mark of at least 4 (50%) in each of the four school subjects from the list of school subjects under “Undergraduate Programmes” in this Calendar Part.
  • An average final mark of 63% in the NSC or the IEB school-leaving certificate (excluding Life Orientation) for the three-year mainstream programme.
  • An average final mark of 60-62,9% in the NSC (excluding Life Orientation) for the four-year Extended Degree Programme.
  • Your National Benchmark Test results may be taken into consideration for placement in the Extended Degree Programme.
  • Home Language – code 4 (50%).
  • First Additional Language – code 4 (50%)
•  University of South Africa UNISA, Pretoria  
  Course entry requirements
  -A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with degree endorsement with a minimum of 60% for English as language of teaching and learning and 60% for a further four content subjects in their matric final examination; or a Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a C symbol on HG or a B symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning and 60% for any four content subjects;
  or a Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work (NQF Level 4) with one year of professional practice as a registered Social Auxiliary Worker; or relevant Higher Certificate at NQF level 5.
  
  Maximum time to complete this qualification: 10 years
•  Hugenote Kollege, Wellington  
  Course entry requirements
  -Senior Certificate with a Bachelors pass and a minimum of 50% in English.
  -Students with the FET Certificate (obtained at Hugenote Kollege) in Social Auxiliary Work (NQF Level 4/5), Community Development (NQF Level 4), Early Childhood Development (NQF Level 4/5) and Child and Youth Care (NQF Level 4/5) will be able to apply for admission to the programme based on articulation, subject to terms and conditions.
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  The South African College of Applied Psychology , Cape Town   
  Course duration: 4 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  University of Fort Hare, Alice  
  
•  University of Venda, Limpopo  
  

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