Bachelor of Social Work at University of the Free State

Programme overview

Bachelor of Social Work (BC140250), Bloemfontein Campus. Subject to selection; direct school leavers and first-choice applicants are given preference. Closing date 31 July 2026.

Faculty: Faculty of The Humanities | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 35. Minimum AP 35; English Level 5 (60%).

ZAR 55,540 a year (2027). Prospectus 2027 estimated fee structure: estimated average tuition per year for 'B Social Work'; guideline for first year, excludes food, uniforms, textbooks, study material, accommodation and travel; subject to change. Source

Domestic applicants: ZAR 72,230 a year (2026). Indicative estimated average cost per year for SA and SADC students, listed as 'B Social Work' (first-year amount shown). Year 1 R72,230; Year 2 R52,050; Year 3 R50,570; Year 4 R37,530. Tuition is charged per module and varies with modules registered; sub Source

Undergraduate applications open online on 1 April. Closing dates: 31 May for MB ChB, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Radiation Science, Biokinetics, Dietetics and Sport Coaching; 31 July for Nursing, Social Work and Architecture; 31 August for international undergraduate applications; 30 September for transferring students and all other selection and non-selection programmes.

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

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