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Bachelor of Social Work at University of Zululand

University of Zululand, South Africa

Programme overview

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Social Work  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January  |  Location: KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 28. The UNIZULU BSW admission procedure will take into consideration the SAQA requirements that an applicant for the BSW must have the following: 1) The National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi, with an achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) or higher in five (5) recognised NSC subjects with 28 credits and achievement rating 4 or higher in English, (or 5 or higher in English as First Additional Language (FAL). 2) NQF level 4 Qualification (equivalent to full matriculation exemption). 3) FET certificate in Social Auxiliary work (NQF Level 4). 4) Recognition of prior learning for applicants with a qualification experiential learning. 5) English, reading, writing, and speaking in English. Admission selection is done through the Central Applications Office (CAO). • Shortlisted applicants must attend selection interviews. • Must have satisfied the Department during the interview and while they study that they possess the qualities required to train as a social worker and the ability to undertake independent learning. • Refer to the faculty requirements

The 2026 undergraduate application cycle opened on 1 March 2025 through the Central Applications Office (CAO); the CAO application fee is R250. Faculty closing date for programmes in the 2026 undergraduate brochure: 31 October 2025.

Applications for undergraduate programmes are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Closing date: 30 September for all programmes.

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

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