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 higher-education qualification focused on preparing learners for social work practice and work that promotes health, wellbeing and human development. It is an NQF Level 8 qualification with 510 credits in the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people interested in social work, supporting individuals and communities, and contributing to health, wellbeing and developmental services. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s actual admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to social work and promotive health and developmental services. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Any registration or practice requirements should be confirmed with the relevant authorities.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Social work practice
- Supporting individuals, families and communities
- Promotive health and developmental services
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Social Work
- SAQA ID
- 62459
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 510
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- University of South Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2017-11-15
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 15 November 2017 and does not confirm current status.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited to provide the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical, fieldwork or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether professional registration or other requirements are needed for the type of social work practice you intend to pursue.