Where To Study Social Work In South Africa


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Becoming a Social Worker is one of the most challenging careers as it focuses on well-being of others and taking care of those who can’t take care of themselves. There are many institutions in the country where you can study the profession if you continue reading.


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It’s necessary to show some respect for individuals who want to study Social Work as it focuses on making the lives of people in difficulties better.

Most of the universities in the country offers Social Work studies, the following is where you can choose from:

  • University of the Western Cape
  • University of Johannesburg
  • University of Stellenbosch
  • UNISA
  • Walter Sisulu University
  • Wits University
  • University of Cape Town
  • University of Free state
  • University of Pretoria
  • University of Zulu Land
  • University of Kwazulu Natal
  • Nelson Mandela University

The above-mentioned institutions are some of the best in the country where you can study your Social Work qualification.

The South African College of Applied Psychology offers a qualification in Social Work as well.

For a full list of places to study social work, head to our Where To Study section.


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