Overview

This coursework Master of Arts in Clinical Social Work (CW) at University of Johannesburg assists qualified social workers in advancing their counselling abilities in the field of clinical social work practice.

You will acquire these through these modules, e.g.:

Contemporary Theories;
Complex Behaviour and Environmental Change;
Assessment, Intervention and Evaluation;
Mental Health;
Development of the Therapeutic Self.

In addition you will apply this knowledge during a one year internship programme, focused on micro and messo interventions. In your second year, you undertake a research project to demonstrate your research competence. This qualification empowers students to work as private or specialist practitioners in their particular work contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Theories

Complex Behaviour and Environmental Change

Assessment, Intervention and Evaluation

Mental Health

Development of the Therapeutic Self.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 23 other Masters in Social Work in South Africa

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Also see the relevant General Regulations. An entrance examination is required.

A student is admitted to the Master’s studies after completion of a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a three-year Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and an Honours Degree in Social Work.
A fourth year (honours) average mark of at least 65% is required.

Tuition Fee

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International

45290 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45290 ZAR per year during 12 months.

R45 290.00 and R274,000.00

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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