SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Social Work
Our graduates are renowned for their dedication, compassion, and ability to enact positive change, making a lasting impact in communities around the world.
About the Department
Welcome to the Department of Social Work, a dynamic hub of learning and service dedicated to preparing compassionate and skilled professionals who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Our department offers a comprehensive range of programs aimed at equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for effective social work practice. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, social justice, and community engagement, we strive to empower our students to become ethical and competent social workers capable of addressing the complex challenges faced by diverse populations. Join us as we embark on a journey of learning, advocacy, and social change, where every student has the opportunity to create meaningful impact and contribute to building a more just and equitable society.
MODULES
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK | B.SW
The programme is offered on the TURFLOOP CAMPUS as Full Time Contact. It has a 4 year curriculum and is pitched at the NQF exit level 8.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the University General Admission Requirements that guides admission for study at the University for first time entering students, the following applies for entry into this programme: |
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ANY FOUR (4) SUBJECTS | 4 | ||||||||
ENGLISH | 4 | ||||||||
MATHEMATICS or MATHS LITERACY | 2 or 4 | ||||||||
Total Minimum APS | 22 or 24 |
Curriculum / YEAR LEVEL 1
Module Name |
Code |
Pre-requisite |
Co-requisite |
Possible |
SAQA |
Credits |
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1st SEMESTER |
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1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | |||||||||
Introduction to Psychology | HPSY011 |
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No |
12 |
0.0 |
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Introduction To The Professional Practice | HSKA011 |
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Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
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Poverty And Social Problems | HSKB011 |
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Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
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Poverty, Inequality And Population – At-Risk | HSKC011 |
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Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
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Student Success 101 | HSTS011 |
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|
No |
4 |
0.0 |
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Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER | Â | Â | Â | Â |
64 |
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2nd SEMESTER |
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2nd SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | |||||||||
Foundation of Social Work Practice | HSKA012 |
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Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
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Social Work and Law | HSKA012 |
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Yes |
12 |
0.1 |
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Skills in Community Entry | HSKC012 |
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Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
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Practical Module (community Profile) | HSKP012 |
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Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
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Student Success 102 | HSTS012 |
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|
No |
4 |
0.0 |
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Total Credits: 2nd SEMESTER | Â |
|
|
|
64 |
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Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 1 | Â |
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|
|
128 |
 |
Curriculum / YEAR LEVEL 2
1st SEMESTER |
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1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | |||||||||
Human Development and Behaviour | HSKA021 |
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Yes |
12 |
0.1 |
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Group Work Theory and Practice | HSKB021 |
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Yes |
20 |
0.2 |
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Social Work Policy and Legislation | HSKC021 |
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Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
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Field Placement: Group Work | HSKP021 |
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|
Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
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|
|
|
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Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER | Â |
|
|
|
64 |
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2nd SEMESTER |
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2nd SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | |||||||||
Social Case Work and Counselling | HSKA022 |
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Yes |
20 |
0.1 |
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Poverty and Violence | HKKB022 |
|
|
Yes |
12 |
0.1 |
|||
Community Engagement | HSKC022 |
|
|
Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
|||
Field Placement: Social Case Work | HSKP022 |
|
|
Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
|||
 |  |
|
|
|
|
|
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Total Credits: 2nd SEMESTER | Â |
|
|
|
64 |
|
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Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 2 | Â |
|
|
|
128 |
|
Curriculum / YEAR LEVEL 3
1st SEMESTER |
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1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | |||||||||
Social Work Within Health Care System | HSKA031 |
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|
No |
16 |
0.1 |
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Managing Human Service Organisation | HSKB031 |
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|
Yes |
20 |
20 |
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Vulnerability | HSKC031 |
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|
Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
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Advanced Social Case Work A | HSKP031 |
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|
Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
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Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER | Â |
|
|
|
64 |
|
2nd SEMESTER |
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2nd SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | ||||||
Social Work Within the Criminal Justice | HSKA032 |
|
|
Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
Monitoring And Evaluation of Programmes | HSKB032 |
|
|
Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
Research Methodology and Statistics | HSKC032 |
|
|
Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
Advanced Social Case Work | HSKP032 |
|
|
Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
Total Credits: 2nd SEMESTER | Â |
|
|
|
64 |
|
Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 3 | Â |
|
|
|
128 |
 |
Curriculum / YEAR LEVEL 4
1st SEMESTER |
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1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | ||||||
Integrated Didactic Block A | HSKA041 |
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Yes |
12 |
0.1 |
Social Action | HSKB041 |
|
|
Yes |
12 |
0.1 |
Field Placement/Externship A | HSKP041 |
|
|
Yes |
32 |
0.3 |
Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER | Â |
|
|
|
64 |
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2nd SEMESTER |
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2nd SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES | ||||||
Integrated Didactic Block B | HSKA042 |
|
|
Yes |
12 |
0.1 |
Elective | HSKB042 |
|
|
Yes |
12 |
0.1 |
Field Placement/Externship B | HSKP042 |
|
|
Yes |
32 |
0.3 |
Research Project (Social Work) | HSKA040 |
|
|
Yes |
16 |
0.1 |
Total Credits: 2nd SEMESTER | Â |
|
|
|
64 |
|
Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 4 | Â |
|
|
|
128 |
|
Total Credits:Â BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK | Â |
|
|
|
512 |
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MASTERS PROGRAMME
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK – MSW01 HSWA090
DOCTORAL STUDIES
HSWA100
Thesis (Social Work)

ACADEMIC STAFF
Associate Professor |
SL Sithole: D.Phil (UP) |
Senior Lecturer |
JC Makhubele: PhD (NWU) |
Lecturers |
MR Manganye: MSW (UL) |
Field Instructor |
MP Dimo: BA (SW) (NWU) |
Temporary Lecturer |
ML Malatji: MSW (UL) |