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Bachelor of Social Work Honours

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SAQA ID50369
NQF Level8
Credits135
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Social Work Honours is an NQF Level 8 higher education qualification intended to support advanced study in social work and related promotive health and developmental services. It carries 135 credits within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF).

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic development in social work, particularly those interested in promotive health and developmental services. Suitability and admission depend on the requirements set by the relevant provider.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further development for work related to social work and promotive health and developmental services, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No specific related careers are mapped here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced social work knowledge
  • Analysis of social and developmental issues
  • Professional communication in social work contexts
  • Ethical and reflective practice

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Social Work Honours
SAQA ID
50369
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
135
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
SGB Soc Wk
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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 recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2023 and current status requires confirmation.
  • Confirm that the institution is authorised to offer the qualification and that its approval remains valid.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment approach and any academic, practical or workplace-related requirements.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 50369, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA.
  • Check whether any professional registration or practice requirements apply separately to the intended role.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.