Overview

The aim of this Master of Arts in Community Development (CW) at University of Johannesburg qualification is to develop advanced competencies in the facilitation of processes, techniques and principles of sustainable community programmes and projects based on people-centred, participatory theoretical approaches, to address inequality, poverty and injustices in a global and African context.

Examination and pass requirements

Candidates write examinations at specified times:

Modules 1 to 3: in the middle of the year of study

Modules 4 to 7: in November of the year of study

The Community Development Internship will be evaluated. A portfolio of work completed in a practice situation will be evaluated. An examination must be passed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Social Work Issue
Social Work Theory
Social Development Perspectives for Community Change
Conceptual Frameworks for Community Change
Development Management
Integrated Social and Community

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Social Work International Development Community Development View 9 other Masters in Community Development in South Africa

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or its equivalent, or a three-year degree in Social Work together with an honours degree in Social Work considered by the head of the department to be appropriate is required.

Alternatively, students from related disciplines with a three-year degree and an honours degree, or a four-year qualification considered by the head of the department to be appropriate could also qualify.
Admission criteria are based on prior academic performance, as well as a selection process (including a writing task and interview). Applicants must have a fourth year or honours degree average of 65% or above, although applications with marks in the low 60s may be considered if additional evidence of academic competence is provided (e.g. examples of publications).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

47373 ZAR / year

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Citizens or residents

47373 ZAR / year

≈ 47373 ZAR / year

Additional Details

The fees for the complete programme amount, average between R47 373.00 and R286,604.00. Fees may vary depending on the compositon of the master’s degree

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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

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