Master of Arts in Community Work
- To promote in learners, mastery of theoretical subject matter and comprehensive knowledge of the field of community work.
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Zululand
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Preventive Health
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
- To promote in learners, mastery of theoretical subject matter and comprehensive knowledge of the field of community work.
- To develop their ability to independently analyse new and abstract data and situations using a wide range of techniques appropriate to the field.
- To enhance their ability to identify and define needs and problems of individuals, groups, organisations and communities and to apply relevant knowledge, skills, values and ethics to their solution.
- To promote advanced understanding and skills in research methods.
Entry requirements and RPL
- The Honours Degree in social work.
- The four year Bachelor Degree in social work with exceptional competence in both theory and practical work.
- Any other suitable qualification and or experience to be approved by the Head of the Department.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
At the end of the programme the learner should be able to
- Demonstrate the ability to develop programmes for the empowerment of communities.
- Demonstrate supervisory, administrative and management knowledge and skills.
- Establish and maintain relationships with strategic partners in government, civil society and bilateral agencies.
- Participate in policy formulation, implementation and analysis in relation to community work.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated Assessment
- Assignments, planning and organising events, research report, practical assessment, class presentations and final examinations.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Work opportunities in government and non-governmental organisations nationally, provincially and locally, training institutions, research bodies and industry. They can also pursue further studies at this university or elsewhere in the country or overseas.
Providers currently listed
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