Which universities offer social work in South Africa?

Sixteen public universities have the social work degree. These include UNISA, UJ, UP, NWU, UCT, Stellenbosch, Wits, UWC, and Fort Hare. They are all listed above.

Which university is best for social work in South Africa?

There is no single best one. All sixteen give the same accredited degree. The best for you depends on your marks, your money, and where you live. UCT, Wits, and Stellenbosch are strong but hard to get into. UNISA is the most flexible because you study from home.

Which colleges offer social work courses?

Colleges do not offer the four-year degree. They offer the one-year Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work. Make sure any college is registered and its course is accredited before you pay.

Can I study social work online or by distance?

Yes. You can study both the degree and the Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work by distance. This is a good choice if you already work or live far from a campus.

Can I study social work at a TVET college?

No. TVET colleges do not have the degree. The college-level choice is the Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work.

Do all universities need the same APS for social work?

No. The marks change a lot from one university to the next. Some, like UCT, use their own points. Check each university, or use the APS calculator.

Where to study social work in South Africa: every university

Where can you study social work at university?

You can study social work at 16 public universities in South Africa. Each one asks for a different mark to get in, and a few use their own points system instead of APS. Tap a university to open its page, or work out your APS to see which ones you can get into.

Work out your APS

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan UniversityEastern Cape North West UniversityNorth West Stellenbosch UniversityWestern Cape The University of South AfricaGauteng University of Cape TownWestern Cape University of Fort HareEastern Cape University of JohannesburgGauteng University of LimpopoLimpopo University of MpumalangaMpumalanga University of PretoriaGauteng University of the Free StateFree State University of the Western CapeWestern Cape University of the WitwatersrandGauteng University of VendaLimpopo University of ZululandKwaZulu-Natal Walter Sisulu UniversityEastern Cape

Studying at a college

Do TVET colleges teach social work? No. TVET colleges do not have the four-year social work degree. The college route is the one-year Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work. Many colleges offer it, and you can also study it by distance. It lets you work as a social auxiliary worker, and it can lead to the degree later.

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