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18 Master's degrees in Social Work in South Africa

Choosing to study Social Work in South Africa can be an enriching experience. With tuition fees ranging from €805 to €12,919, and a typical fee of around €3,517, it's important to consider your budget. Fortunately, 18% of programmes are considered affordable, making it accessible for many students. Additionally, 6% of Social Work programmes are offered online, providing flexibility for those who may need it. It's also worth noting that 20% of universities in South Africa offer Social Work programmes, ensuring a variety of options for prospective students.

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Socio-Informatics Stellenbosch University

4,4(123)Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

The MA Socio-Informatics programme at the Stellenbosch University develops research capacity in socio-Informatics by means of an independent research project under supervision, which culminates in the writing of a thesis. 

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,074/yr

Healthcare (Coursework) University of Pretoria

4,2(183)Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Healthcare (Coursework) from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential. 

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$5,309/yr

Clinical Social Work (CW) University of Johannesburg

4,3(229)Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

The aim of this Master of Arts in Clinical Social Work (CW) at University of Johannesburg  is to develop advanced competencies related to the scientific basis and professional education of social workers and social service professionals to meet local development needs in a changing global context.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,886/yr

Public Sociology and Anthropology Stellenbosch University

4,4(123)Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Stellenbosch University's Public Sociology and Anthropology programme focusses on the acquisition and broadening of knowledge in a specific area of Sociology or Social Anthropology. It also aims to develop your ability to think critically about social issues related to transformation in (South) Africa and to critically apply the newly acquired knowledge and skills to societal problems.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,074/yr

Social Work University of Johannesburg

4,3(229)Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

The  Master of Arts in Social Work at University of Johannesburg by research programme is ideal for students who are primarily interested in developing their research competence, do not want to participate in lectures or workshops, are highly self-motivated, independent and self-directed and have a focused, specific field of research interest.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available

Labour Policy and Globalisation University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

4,2(158)Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Students in the Master of Arts in the field of Labour Policy and Globalisation from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg must complete three courses and a research report to qualify with a Master of Arts (MA) in the field of Labour, Policy & Globalisation by coursework and research report.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$4,173/yr

Social Work University of Kwazulu Natal

3,8(153)Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Social Work is an internationally accepted profession recognized by the United Nations (UN) which hosts a special UN Social Work day every year. We offer a master degree in Social Work at University of Kwazulu Natal. 

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$19,100/yr

Social Work University of the Western Cape

4,3(85)Cape Town, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide

At Social Work from the University of the Western Cape, you'll use the knowledge and research to impact society.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,866/yr

Community Development (CW) University of Johannesburg

4,3(229)Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

The Faculty of Humanities is offering a Master of Arts in Community Development (CW) at University of Johannesburg.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,886/yr

Play Therapy - Play-based Intervention (Coursework) University of Pretoria

4,2(183)Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Play Therapy - Play-based Intervention (Coursework) from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.  

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$5,309/yr

Social Impact Assessment (CW) University of Johannesburg

4,3(229)Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

The Social Impact Assessment (CW) program at University of Johannesburg is offered by the Department of Sociology, a part of Faculty of Humanities.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,886/yr

Social Work University of South Africa (UNISA)

4,2(486)Online Top 15% in Worldwide

At the University of South Africa (UNISA) we offer our students a master degree programme in Social Work.

Master Part-time Online
3 years$183/module

Industrial Sociology (CW) University of Johannesburg

4,3(229)Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

The Industrial Sociology (CW) program at University of Johannesburg is offered by the Department of Sociology, as part of the Faculty of Humanities. Selection in the program is based on academic credit.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,886/yr

Social Work (Occupational) University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

4,2(158)Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

The Master of Arts by Coursework and Research Report in the field of Social Work (Occupational) is offered part-time only at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. 

M.A. Part-time On-campus
2 years$2,203/yr

Social Work Stellenbosch University

4,4(123)Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

The Social Work research programme at the Stellenbosch University in social work enables students to undertake independent research with the guidance of a supervisor, leading to a thesis that constitutes 100% of the programme's final mark. 

Master Full-time On-campus
2 years$4,098/yr

Social Work University of Pretoria

4,2(183)Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Social Work from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,948/yr

Theatre in Education, Communities, Social Contexts University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

4,2(158)Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

In the Master of Arts in the field of Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities, Social Contexts from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg you will learn to use theatrical expression as a means to educate.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,981/yr

School Social Work University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

4,2(158)Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Master of Arts in Social Work by Coursework and Research Report is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in the field of School Social Work.

M.A. Part-time On-campus
2 years$2,203/yr

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