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 at NQF Level 8 in the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield. It carries 480 credits and is intended to provide formal preparation in the social work field.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking higher-education preparation in social work and related promotive health or developmental services. Suitability should be considered alongside the institution’s published admission requirements and the applicant’s study and career goals.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further study or work related to social work and developmental services. It should not be treated as a guarantee of employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular occupation.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Social Work
- SAQA ID
- 96465
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- University of Cape Town
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are authorised or accredited to offer the qualification at the time of application.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application deadlines and selection procedures.
- Ask the provider about the assessment structure and whether any practical, fieldwork or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 96465, NQF level and credit value against current official information before enrolling.