Master of Social Work at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The Master of Social Work (MSW) is a professional master's degree that allows a qualified social worker to specialise in a field of social work service delivery after the Bachelor of Social Work. It is offered by research.

Faculty: Faculty of the Humanities | Department: Department of Social Work | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Intake: Applications close 30 September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Students produce a substantial research dissertation on a chosen topic under a supervisor or promoter.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year degree in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work, NQF exit level 8) with an average of at least 60% in research. Admission is subject to departmental approval based on a presentation of a research concept note or other selection criteria set by the 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.

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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