Bachelor of Social Science: Social Work
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About this qualification
This is a 360-credit Bachelor of Social Science focused on Social Work, positioned at NQF Level 6 within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is associated with the Rehabilitative Health/Services subfield and is intended as higher-education study combining social science with a social work focus.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in higher-education study related to social science and social work may consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility or current availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide relevant academic preparation for further study or work connected with social work and related human-services contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career. No specific related careers have been confirmed here.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Social Science: Social Work
- SAQA ID
- 8203
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- University of North West
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm whether a provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification and whether enrolment is open.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider for the current assessment arrangements and any study, practical or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether this qualification has been replaced or superseded by a newer qualification and whether previous credits or study may be recognised.