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Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
B.A. (Social Work)
(Please consult the Faculty Prospectus for references below.)
FIRST YEAR LEVEL
Curriculum Compilation
At first year level students take the University Core Curriculum modules and the required Social Work modules. The normal first year curriculum of a student registered in the BA (Social Work) degree programme will therefore consist of the equivalent of eleven (11) modules (176 credits), compiled as follows:
| University Core Curriculum (cf. C.4.3.1) |
3* |
48 |
| Social Work at first year level |
8 |
128 |
Curriculum
Important: Students should note that a pass in certain first year level modules below are required for admission to certain modules at subsequent year levels.
| Students register for the Social Work modules below: |
| 1 |
HSOW 3511 |
Introduction to Social Work |
| 1 |
HPSG 3511 |
Introduction to Psychology |
| 1 |
HSOL 3511 |
The Law of Persons and the Family |
| 2 |
HSOW 3532 |
Contemporary Child and Youth Issues |
| 2 |
HSOL 3532 |
Criminal Justice Systems and Child Law |
| 2 |
HSOG 3532 |
Basics of Sociology |
| 1 & 2 |
HSOW 3510 |
Orientation to Direct Practices (double-module) |
SECOND YEAR LEVEL
Admission Requirements
1. The Faculty’s Student Registration and Academic Advancement Rules apply (cf. C.4.3).
2. Note the prerequisites below.
3. Admission to the module HSWA 3650 Direct Practices with Individuals and Groups requires the passing of a Departmental screening process.
Curriculum Compilation
At second year level students proceed with the Social Work specialisation. The normal second year level curriculum of a student registered in the BA (Social Work) degree programme will consist of the equivalent of nine (9) modules (144 credits), compiled as follows:
| Social Work at second year level |
9 |
144 |
Curriculum
Important: Students should note that a pass in certain second year level modules below are required for admission to certain modules at subsequent year levels.
| Students register for the Social Work modules below: |
| 1 |
HSOW 3611 |
Social Work with Individuals |
HSOW 3511 and HSOW 3510 |
| 1 |
HSOW 3631 |
Social Work with Groups |
HSOW 3511 and HSOW 3510 |
| 1 |
HPSG 3611 |
Developmental Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence |
HPSG 3511 |
| 1 |
HSOW 3651 |
Social Work and the Law |
- |
| 2 |
HSOW 3672 |
Introduction to Social Development |
- |
| 2 |
HSWA 3612 |
Gender Issues and Intercultural Social Work |
- |
| 2 |
HSWA 3632 |
Introduction to Management |
- |
| 1 & 2 |
HSWA 3650 |
Direct Practices with Individuals and Groups (double-module) |
HSOW 3511 and HSOW 3510 |
THIRD YEAR LEVEL
Admission Requirements
1. The Faculty’s Student Registration and Academic Advancement Rules apply (cf. C.4.3).
2. Note the prerequisites below.
3. Admission to the module HSWA 3730 Direct Practices with Individuals and Communities requires the passing of a Departmental screening process.
Curriculum Compilation
At third year level students proceed with the Social Work specialisation. The normal third year level curriculum of a student registered in the BA (Social Work) degree programme will consist of the equivalent of eight (8) modules (128 credits), compiled as follows:
| Social Work at third year level |
8 |
128 |
Curriculum
| Students register for the Social Work modules below: |
| 1 |
HSOW 3711 |
Casework |
HSOW 3611, HSOW 3631 and HSWA 3650 |
| 1 |
HSOW 3731 |
Social Work with Communities |
HSOW 3611, HSOW 3631 and HSWA 3650 |
| 1 |
HSOW 3751 |
Social, Physical and Mental Health Care in Social Work |
- |
| 1 |
HPSG 3711 |
Psychopathology |
HPSG 3511 |
| 2 |
HSOW 3772 |
Social Work Research |
- |
| 2 |
HSWA 3712 |
Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children |
- |
| 2 |
HSWA 3730 |
Direct Practices with Individuals and Communities (double-module) |
HSOW 3611, HSOW 3631 and HSWA 3650 |
FOURTH YEAR LEVEL
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the fourth year level in the BA (Social Work) degree programme only after they have passed all twenty-eight (28) modules (448 credits) at first, second and third year level (cf. C.4.3.3.1).
Curriculum Compilation
At fourth year level students proceed with the Social Work specialisation. The normal fourth year level curriculum of a student registered in the BA (Social Work) degree programme will consist of the equivalent of eight (8) modules (128 credits), compiled as follows:
| Social Work at fourth year level |
8 |
128 |
Curriculum
| 1 & 2 |
HSOW 3800 |
Social Work Management |
| 1 & 2 |
HSOW 3820 |
Advanced Social Work with Individuals and Families |
| 1 & 2 |
HSOW 3840 |
Advanced Social Work with Groups |
| 1 & 2 |
HSOW 3860 |
Advanced Social Work with Communities |
| 1 & 2 |
HSWA 3800 |
Specialised Fields in Social Work |
| 1 & 2 |
HSWA 3820 |
Research Paper in Social Work |
| 1 & 2 |
HSWA 3830 |
Social Work Internship (double-module) |
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