Master of Social Work in School Social Work at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The Master of Social Work specialising in School Social Work is a structured coursework master's that prepares social workers to provide specialised social services in the school context. The curriculum is built on an ecological systems perspective, and graduates support learners, parents and educators.

Faculty: Faculty of the Humanities | Department: Department of Social Work | Duration: 2 years | Intake: Applications close 30 September (local) and 31 August (international) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1: School Social Work (SWSC7900) and Research Methodology (SWPR7900). Year 2: Field Instruction (SWPP7900), a school-based practical placement, and the Research Project (SWPI7900), an independent study in school social work.

Career pathways

Specialist school social work practitioners addressing learners' psychosocial barriers and supporting educators and parents.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Social Work degree at NQF exit level 8 with an undergraduate average of at least 60%, and at least 65% in the undergraduate research module. Current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). Current employment as a social worker in a school (full-time or part-time) and the ability to complete 300 hours in a school for field instruction. Ability to travel to Bloemfontein for compulsory face-to-face contact sessions presented in blocks. Experience in a school environment is beneficial. Admission is subject to academic merit, access to a school environment and availability of space.

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.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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