| Qualification code: | 90088 |
| NQF level: | 8 |
| Total credits: | 552 |
| SAQA ID: | 101834 |
| APS/AS: | 21 |
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Rules: This qualification consists of 37 modules. Students must choose either Psychology or Sociology as a second major and must complete three modules (NQF level 6) from either Psychology or Sociology. BSW2605 includes a maximum of 140 hours' work-integrated learning in a practical setting at an approved organisation and under supervision of a registered social worker. Full-time students in the BSW may register for up to 144 credits per annum to account for the practical work. BSW3705 includes a maximum of 200 hours' work-integrated learning in a practical setting at approved organisation and under supervision of a registered social worker. Students must register with the South African Council for Social Service Profession (SACSSP) as student social workers before registering for the following practical modules: BSW2605, BSW3705 or BSW4805. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REGISTER WITHOUT THE POLICE CLEARANCE AND THE TWO TESTIMONIALS. Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer or laptop, printer and the internet. |
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| Purpose statement: The purpose of this qualification is to ensure that all graduates will be able to contribute meaningfully to enhance the quality of life for all by means of social development and transformation through acquired knowledge, skills and values. The BSW will equip its graduates to address many of the consequences of social inequality, exclusion, poverty and marginalisation through evidence-based interventions. The overarching values that guide social work education and training are: social justice, Ubuntu, human rights and respect for indigenous knowledge systems and the environment. |
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| This qualification will be presented via distance learning mode. | |
Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
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While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.
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BSW1503 includes a minimum of 40 hours observation in a practical setting at an approved
organisation and under supervision of a registered social worker. Students must choose one of
CMY1501, CMY1502, DVA1501 or APY1501.
Students must register with the SACSSP as student social workers before registering for any of the
practical modules (BSW2605, BSW3705 or BSW4805).
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| AFL1501 - Language Through an African Lens | |
| BSW1501 - Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work | |
| BSW1502 - Introduction to Social Work as a Profession | |
| BSW1503 - Introduction to the Landscape of Social Work Practice | Co-requisite:BSW1501 & BSW1502 |
| ENN1504 - Practising Workplace English | |
| PYC1501 - Basic Psychology | |
| PYC1502 - Psychology in Society | |
| SOC1501 - Community, Society and Inequality in a Globalised World: Introduction to Sociology | |
| SOC1502 - Understanding South Africa: Families, Education, Identities and Inequality | |
| Group B. Select 1 modules from the following: | |
| APY1501 - Anthropology in a Diverse World | |
| CMY1501 - Introduction to Criminology: Crime, Offenders and Criminal Behaviour | |
| CMY1502 - Introduction to Criminology: Victims and Reduction of Crime | |
| DVA1501 - Introduction to Development Studies | |
Students must choose either Psychology or Sociology as a second major and must complete three
modules (NQF level 6) from either Psychology or Sociology. BSW2605 includes a maximum of 140 hours'
work-integrated learning in a practical setting at an approved organisation and under supervision of
a registered social worker.
Full-time students in the BSW may register for up to 144 credits per annum to account for the
practical work.
Students continue with one of two major subjects selected at NQF level 6 (five modules at NQF level
7) from Psychology or Sociology. BSW3705 includes a maximum of 200 hours' work-integrated learning
in a practical setting at approved organisation and under supervision of a registered social worker.
Full-time students in the BSW may register for up to 144 credits per annum to account for the
practical work.
A student must complete all Social Work modules at NQF levels 5, 6 and 7 before registering for any
of the modules at NQF level 8. BSW4805 includes a minimum of 600 hours' work-integrated learning in
a practical setting at approved organisation and under supervision of a registered Social Worker.
Full-time students in the BSW may register for up to 144 credits per annum to account for the
practical work.
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| BSW4801 - Social Work Research Report | Pre-requisite:RSC2601 |
| BSW4802 - Integrated Service Delivery in Social Welfare | Pre-requisite:BSW2603; BSW3701; BSW3702 & BSW3703 Co-requisite:BSW4803 & BSW4804 |
| BSW4803 - Social Welfare Macro Policy | Pre-requisite:BSW1501; BSW2603 Co-requisite:BSW4802 |
| BSW4804 - Social Work Management, Administration and Supervision | Pre-requisite:BSW2604 |
| BSW4805 - Advanced Integrated Social Work Practice | Pre-requisite:BSW3701; BSW3702; BSW3703 & BSW3705 Co-requisite:BSW4802; BSW4803 & BSW4806 |
| BSW4806 - Statutory Work and Report Writing | Pre-requisite:SCW2601; BSW2602 & BSW3704 Co-requisite:BSW4805 |