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4 Social Work Masters Degree Programs in Africa
University of Johannesburg
MA in Clinical Social Work (Coursework)
- Johannesburg, South Africa
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This coursework Master’s Degree assists qualified social workers in advancing their counselling abilities in the field of clinical social work practice. This qualification empowers students to work as private or specialist practitioners in their particular work contexts.
University of Johannesburg
MA in Community Development Social Work
- Johannesburg, South Africa
MA
Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The aim of this qualification is to develop advanced competencies in the facilitation of processes, techniques and principles of sustainable community programmes and projects based of people-centred, participatory theoretical approaches, to address inequality, poverty and injustices in a global and African context. Further students will be able to facilitate the establishment and management of community-based organisations within the context of community economic development integrating social and community development.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
MSW
- Pretoria, South Africa
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Bachelor's degree in Social work or relevant honours degree
University of Johannesburg
MA in Social Work (Research)
- Johannesburg, South Africa
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master’s by research entails only a research study – larger than the minor dissertation of the coursework Master’s, but not as large as a Doctoral thesis. The principal purpose of the master’s research is to develop advanced competencies in research. In addition, you will also develop expert knowledge in your field of study. The Master’s by Research program is ideal for students who are primarily interested in developing their research competence, do not want to participate in lectures or workshops, are highly self-motivated, independent, and self-directed, and have a focused, specific field of research interest.
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Social work is a career field that focuses on providing help and support to those in need. After completing a program or course, professional social workers may have the education necessary to develop community programs, provide counseling and legal support for families, or advocate for children’s rights during divorce and custody cases.
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