Master of Social Work
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of South Africa
Quality assurance functionary
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Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2021-07-01
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
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with
" Advanced research skills in a chosen field of social work.
" The competencies to access, analyse, process, transform and critically evaluate existing knowledge in order to achieve an integrated synthesis of the research field.
" The knowledge and skills to engage in independent social work research, selecting from a range of appropriate research designs, technologies, methods and techniques in the chosen focus area of social work.
" The ability to produce and communicate the research findings.
This qualification also allows access to continuation of learning on National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 10, namely the Doctor of Social Work.
Rationale
This qualification is designed to provide advanced expertise and research skills in a chosen field, thereby promoting the achievement of social work's core purposes.
Due to the fact that social work encompasses such a broad spectrum of themes, fields and/or inter-disciplinary areas, it is essential to provide a research qualification that enables learners to demonstrate advanced research skills, competencies, knowledge and values in a specific focus field.
Social work plays a major role in addressing the many needs of South African society through social work services provided within many sectors such as government departments, businesses, Non-Governmental Organisations and in private practice. Dynamic and professionally sound leadership is vital within these sectors in order for social work to impact on social needs.
This social work qualification is also designed to enable qualifiers to pursue further personal and professional development and to promote life-long learning.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Learners who fall outside of the stipulated criteria, but who can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the service provider, that they have an appropriate, related qualification, experiential or work-based learning, which has taken the learner to the equivalent of a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 Social Work qualification, may be considered for admission into this Social Work programme.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- An Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma, Level 8 in Social Work and with an average of 60% in the final year.
- Registration with the SACSSP (South African Council for Social Service Professions) as Social Workers, in terms of section 17 of the Social Service Professions Act, 1978.
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
This qualification consists of the following two compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 9 totalling 180 Credits:
- Research proposal module, 24 Credits.
- Thesis, 156 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
A qualifier will demonstrate the following competencies
- Demonstrate advanced application of concepts, methods, ethics, theories and analytical processes in relation to a chosen focus field of social work and social welfare.
- Access, analyse, transform and critically evaluate existing knowledge by systematically and effectively applying the principles of Social Work research practices.
- Engage in independent social work research and produce and communicate findings in the form of a research report selecting from a range of appropriate research designs, methods, techniques and technologies in the chosen focus area.
- Access, process, produce and communicate information effectively to colleagues and other groups.
Associated assessment criteria
The thesis meets international standards regarding the proposal, writing style, listing of resources, report on findings, recommendations, conclusion and oral and written presentations.
Integrated Assessment
Assessment to ensure that Exit Level and Critical Cross-Field Outcomes are achieved is based primarily on an independent research report.
The report must be evaluated by an internal assessor and at least one external assessor with an equivalent qualification and expertise.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- The qualification articulates horizontally with cognate Master's Degrees, Level 9 in Social Work.
Vertical Articulation
- The qualification articulates vertically with the Doctor of Social Work, Level 10 and the Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work, Level 10.
International comparability
Social Work is an internationally recognised profession guided by an internationally accepted definition. Countries throughout the world recognise social work as an essential profession, and offer learning programmes at different levels. This Masters qualification compares favourably to similar qualifications internationally as it complies with the Global Standards for Education and Training of the Social Work Profession of the International Federation of Social Work (IFSW) and International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW).
Providers currently listed
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