University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) prepares students for a career in social work, focusing on practical skills and theoretical knowledge. The program covers essential areas such as human behavior, social justice, and community practice. It includes opportunities for hands-on experiences through field placements, allowing students to apply their learning in real-world settings.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths such as social worker, community outreach coordinator, or mental health specialist, as well as work in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and healthcare facilities.
Introduction
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
The program entails theoretical and professional training that leads to a professional career in social work. The discipline of social work studies social systems and people’s wellbeing in relation to the environment.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Program Outcome
The learning outcomes of the program include knowledge, skills and values that:
- uphold social justice and human rights;
- enhance the social functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities;
- promote sustainable communities;
- advocate for the removal of structural causes of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and
- social exclusion;
- guide developmental social work services to individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities;
- inform social work services to protect those who are vulnerable, part of high-risk groups and unable to protect themselves;
- address social needs and issues in the South African social welfare policy and legislation context; and
- influence and develop social policy.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Social worker