Master of Social Work
To provide learners with an opportunity for advanced study of research in selected fields of their choice.
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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
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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
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Purpose and rationale
To provide learners with an opportunity for advanced study of research in selected fields of their choice.
To expand their mastery of skills to be able to
- Confidently identify and define complex problems and apply appropriate knowledge, values and skills to their
solution.
- Deepen their understanding of research methods.
- Critically review and evaluate literature pertaining to the field of study.
- Gained improved skill in independent analysis of new situations using a wide range of techniques appropriate to
the field.
- Engage in argument/debate in a professional manner and write coherent reports.
Entry requirements and RPL
The Honours degree or equivalent qualification in social work or any other relevant field.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Exit level outcomes
At the completion of the programme the learner should be able to
- undertake independent research, skillfully selecting from and deploying a wide range of techniques apropriate to the
field of study.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the selected field of study.
- Critically review evidence supporting conclusions to check its validity, reliability and significance.
- Assume the leadership role and work efficiently and responsibly as a member of a team.
- Write clear, crisp and coherent reports.
- Demonstrate improved confidence and mastery of the subject matter in debates pertaining to the field of
specialisation.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment
Assignments, oral presentations, planning and carrying out the various steps of the research process and writing the research report (the dissertation).
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Work opportunities may be secured in government and non-governmental organisations nationally, regionally and locally, training institutions, research bodies or industry. The qualifier may also enter private practice.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.
Providers currently listed
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