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Bachelor of Arts: Social Work

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SAQA ID5697
NQF Level7
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 480-credit Bachelor of Arts qualification at NQF Level 7, focused on social work within the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield. It represents higher-education preparation related to understanding and responding to social and developmental needs.

What this qualification may cover

  • Social work as an area of higher-education study
  • Promotive health and developmental services
  • Academic preparation relevant to social and community wellbeing

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in studying social work and contributing to work involving social wellbeing, community development or developmental services might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide relevant academic preparation for work related to social work and developmental services. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers have been mapped for this record.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Arts: Social Work
SAQA ID
5697
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
480
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
University of Port Elizabeth
Registration end in source dataset
2009-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2009 and does not confirm current status.
  • Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited for the intended offering.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the applicable assessment arrangements and whether any workplace or practical requirements apply.
  • Confirm whether the qualification meets any current requirements for the type of social-work practice or further registration you intend to pursue.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.