Master of Social Science specialising in Social Development at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The MSocSc specialising in Social Development is a 192-credit coursework Master's preparing students for leadership, professional competency and research in Social Development, Development Policy and Development Planning and Management. It links national development processes with international systems of economic global governance. Teaching is in block-release format and attendance is compulsory.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Department of Social Work and Social Development | Duration: 1 year full-time; may be extended to 18 months | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Courses are Comparative Social Policy in Africa, a 96-credit Minor Dissertation, a Social Development Internship, Social and Economic Development: Theory and Practice, and Social Inclusion and the Youth.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty rules FH3 and FM3 apply. Applicants need the relevant UCT Honours-level degree or equivalent with at least 65% at Honours level or an equivalent four-year qualification such as the Bachelor of Social Work. Acceptance is by selection on the recommendation of the Programme Convener and Head of Department.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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