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Master of Social Work in Forensic Practice at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Master of Social Work in Forensic Practice is a master's qualification (NQF level 9, SAQA ID 72799) in the Faculty of Health Sciences at North-West University, offered full-time / part-time by contact on the Potchefstroom campus. Programme code: 8EV P01; G801P. Research entity: Community Psychosocial Research. Application closing date: 31 July.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Community Psychosocial Research  |  Duration: 1-2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

a) A four-year bachelor's degree on NQF level 8 in Social Work. b) Students enrolling for this programme must provide proof of registration as Social Worker as required by the Act on Social Service Professions 1978 (Act 110 of 1978).

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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