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:

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
Major

SAQA

Credits
HEMIS

1st SEMESTER

1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Introduction to Psychology HPSY011

No

12

0.0

Introduction To The Professional Practice HSKA011

Yes

16

0.1

Poverty And Social Problems HSKB011

Yes

16

0.1

Poverty, Inequality And Population  – At-Risk HSKC011

Yes

16

0.1

Student Success 101 HSTS011

No

4

0.0

Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER        

64

 

2nd SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Foundation of Social Work Practice HSKA012

Yes

16

0.1

Social Work and Law HSKA012

Yes

12

0.1

Skills in Community Entry HSKC012

Yes

16

0.1

Practical Module (community Profile) HSKP012

Yes

16

0.1

Student Success 102 HSTS012

No

4

0.0

Total Credits: 2nd SEMESTER  

64

Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 1  

128

 
Curriculum / YEAR LEVEL 2

1st SEMESTER

1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Human Development and Behaviour HSKA021

Yes

12

0.1

Group Work Theory and Practice HSKB021

Yes

20

0.2

Social Work Policy and Legislation HSKC021

Yes

16

0.1

Field Placement: Group Work HSKP021

Yes

16

0.1

   

Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER  

64

2nd SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Social Case Work and Counselling HSKA022

Yes

20

0.1

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

   

Total Credits: 2nd SEMESTER  

64

Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 2  

128

Curriculum / YEAR LEVEL 3

1st SEMESTER

1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Social Work Within Health Care System HSKA031

No

16

0.1

Managing Human Service Organisation HSKB031

Yes

20

20

Vulnerability HSKC031

Yes

16

0.1

Advanced Social Case Work A HSKP031

Yes

16

0.1

Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER  

64

 

2nd SEMESTER

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  

64

Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 3  

128

 
Curriculum / YEAR LEVEL 4

1st SEMESTER

1st SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Integrated Didactic Block A HSKA041

Yes

12

0.1

Social Action HSKB041

Yes

12

0.1

Field Placement/Externship A HSKP041

Yes

32

0.3

Total Credits: 1st SEMESTER  

64

2nd SEMESTER

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  

64

Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 4  

128

Total Credits: BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK  

512

 

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)
DT Seloana: MSW (UP)

Field Instructor

MP Dimo: BA (SW) (NWU)

Temporary Lecturer

ML Malatji: MSW (UL)