Master of Social Work
The purpose of the qualification is to: - Offer learners the opportunity to acquire a range of skills at various levels of the research process under supervision.
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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 the Western Cape
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
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
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
The purpose of the qualification is to
- Offer learners the opportunity to acquire a range of skills at various levels of the research process under supervision.
- To allow learners to explore new depths of knowledge in a specific field or area of social work or social welfare.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Social Work Honours (NQF Level 8).
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Undertake supervised research in a specified area of social work or social welfare.
- A Learner will acquire knowledge of, and demonstrate a range of research skills, i.e. selection of a topic for research, formulate a research question, write a research proposal, undertake literature searches, compile research questionnaires and interviews schedules, analysis and interpretation of research data, presentation of research in a research report, etc.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated Assessment
The qualification is assessed in the form of a master's thesis. This assessment may be augmented with a written or oral examination if so required by unanimous agreement between internal and external assessors.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
The qualification allows for horizontal and vertical articulation possibilities.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Arts in Occupational Social Work, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Social Work, NQF Level 10.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Providers currently listed
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