Bachelor of Arts Honours: Social Work
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF level 8 honours qualification focused on Social Work within the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield. It represents advanced academic study in the social work area and carries 127 credits. The supplied record identifies Nelson Mandela University as the originator.
Who might consider this qualification?
People seeking honours-level academic study related to Social Work and promotive health or developmental services might consider this qualification, subject to the relevant provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s verified registration status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic or professional development in social work-related settings. No specific related careers are mapped in the supplied evidence, and the qualification does not by itself guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced academic engagement with social work-related issues
- Analytical and critical engagement appropriate to honours-level study
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts Honours: Social Work
- SAQA ID
- 87054
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 127
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- Nelson Mandela University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 31 December 2018 and indicates that verification is required.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific intake is open for enrolment.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about the assessment structure and whether any workplace, practical or other participation requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 87054, NQF level and credit value against current official information before making a decision.