MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORK
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SAQA ID113849
NQF Level9
Credits180
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0
About this qualification
A postgraduate Master of Arts qualification focused on advanced study in social work within the Rehabilitative Health/Services field. It is positioned at NQF level 9 and carries 180 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People seeking advanced postgraduate study related to social work and rehabilitative health or services may consider this qualification, subject to the relevant provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
This qualification may support further academic or career development in areas related to social work and rehabilitative services. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a specific career.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORK
- SAQA ID
- 113849
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 9
- Minimum credits
- 180
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- University of Port Elizabeth
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
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 available record shows a registration end date of 25 July 2019 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are authorised or accredited for the intended period of study.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, including any prior qualification or experience requirements.
- Ask the provider about the assessment format and whether any research, practical or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains open for new enrolment and that the details on the provider’s offering match the SAQA record.