Nelson Mandela University
Bachelor of Social Work
The Bachelor of Social Work in Humanities and Social Sciences is offered by Nelson Mandela University.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Bachelor of Social Work offered by the Nelson Mandela University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Social work plays an important role in society, with the social worker helping people to overcome obstacles, ranging from family counseling, criminal offences, drug abuse, abuse or physical/mental disabilities. A social worker should be able to handle stress and act compassionately when dealing with others. This programme is made up of compulsory fundamental and core modules, as well as a choice of elective modules which can be selected according to the student’s interests. Practical work is an integral part of the degree from second year level. Graduates qualify for registration as social workers with the Council for Social Service Professions.
Purpose of the learning programme
This programme has been approved in terms of the new Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF).To provide generic professional training and develop well rounded social workers that can be responsive to a range of diverse needs and who can facilitate meaningful change with diverse client systems utilizing social work competencies and ethics within a social development paradigm. The qualification will lead to registration as a social worker with the professional body.
Duration: The qualification is offered over at least four years of full-time study.
