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Bachelor of Social Science (Social Work)

University of Fort Hare · Public University

• Meets the University's general National Senior Certificate (NSC) minimum for Bachelor's degree entry: an achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English Home Language or English First Additional Language
• at least 4 (50-59%) in four other 20-credit NSC subjects
• at least 2 (30-39%) in one further 20-credit NSC subject
• at least 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
• The relevant Faculty may prescribe additional or higher subject requirements for this specific programme, which are set out in that Faculty's own prospectus rather than in this general prospectus

Bachelor of Social Work

Nelson Mandela University · Public University · South Campus, Gqeberha | Missionvale Campus, Gqeberha

Bachelor of Social Work

North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Mahikeng, Mahikeng | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark

• Language of tuition at level 4 (50-59%)
• late applications considered on merit
• selection uses best-average-mark ranking and an academic paper submission

Bachelor of Social Work

South African College of Applied Psychology · Private College

• NSC with at least 50% in English and a rating of 4 or better in five subjects, or equivalent qualifications, plus a selection interview.

Bachelor of Social Work

Stellenbosch University · Public University · Stellenbosch Campus, Stellenbosch

• 100 places in the programme
• NSC aggregate of at least 63% (excluding Life Orientation)
• Home Language 50%
• First Additional Language 50%

Bachelor of Social Work

University of Cape Town · Public University · Rondebosch Campus, Cape Town

• NSC endorsed for degree study
• FPS of around 450 with Proficient Academic Literacy NBT score for guaranteed admission, and possibly an admissions interview

Bachelor of Social Work

University of Johannesburg · Public University · Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg

• NSC with APS 31
• English 5 (60%+)

Bachelor of Social Work

University of KwaZulu-Natal · Public University · Howard College, Durban

• NSC Degree with English and Life Orientation at Level 4, plus one of Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Geography, History, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy, Music, Religion Studies, Visual Arts or a Home/First Additional Language at Level 5.

Bachelor of Social Work

University of Mpumalanga · Public University · Mbombela Campus, Mbombela

• National Senior Certificate
• English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at Level 4, and Mathematics at Level 2 or Mathematical Literacy at Level 3

Bachelor of Social Work

University of Pretoria · Public University · Hatfield, Pretoria

• National Senior Certificate with an achievement level of at least 5 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language.

Bachelor of Social Work

University of South Africa · Public University · Unisa Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) - Head Office, Pretoria

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) with admission to Bachelor's or Diploma studies (or an equivalent qualification), and an admission point score of at least 21 on Unisa's own APS scale
• Specific subject requirements may apply - check the current year's study guide before applying

Bachelor of Social Work

University of the Free State · Public University · Bloemfontein Campus, Bloemfontein

• National Senior Certificate with an admission point score of 35, English at Level 5 (60%)
• subject to a selection process that favours direct school-leaver applicants and first-choice applications

Bachelor of Social Work

University of the Western Cape · Public University · Main Campus, Bellville

• Minimum of 34 UWC points
• English (home language) Code 4 OR English (first additional language) Code 5
• another language (home or first additional) Code 4
• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 4

Bachelor of Social Work

University of the Witwatersrand · Public University · Braamfontein Campus, Johannesburg

• National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's pass
• English Home Language or First Additional Language at Level 5
• only 60 first-year places are available, selected on academic merit across school quintiles

Bachelor of Social Work

University of Venda · Public University · Thohoyandou Campus, Thohoyandou

• National Senior Certificate with an adequate achievement (50-59%) or better in English, plus a minimum admission points score.

Bachelor of Social Work

Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Mthatha, Mthatha

• National Senior Certificate with at least 4 (50-59%) for English (Home Language or First Additional Language), plus achievement in two further subjects, at least 5 (60-69%) for an African Language, at least 4 (50-59%) for Life Sciences, and at least 4 (50-59%) in three other subjects
• A character reference check is conducted for all admitted students

BSW - Bachelor of Social Work

University of Limpopo · Public University · Sovenga/Mankweng Campus, Polokwane (Mankweng)

• National Senior Certificate with English at level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics at level 4 (50-59%) or Mathematical Literacy at level 5 (60-69%), and additional subjects at level 4 (50-59%), contributing to the minimum APS
• Subject to a compulsory selection test

Certificate: Developmental Psychology

Berea College of Technology · Private College