Bachelor of Social Work
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Social Work is a 480-credit, NQF Level 8 higher-education qualification in the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield. It is associated with social work as an area of study, but its current registration status should be verified before enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in studying social work and contributing to health and developmental services might consider this qualification. Suitability depends on the provider’s published admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a higher-education foundation relevant to social work-related work. It does not by itself guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Social Work
- SAQA ID
- 117973
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- The South African College of Applied Psychology - Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available registration snapshot ended on 30 June 2024 and the current status is not confirmed.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements that may apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 117973 and NQF Level 8 details match the current offering.