Study abroad in Johannesburg, South Africa: Most popular universities for Social Work.

Are you thinking of studying Social Work, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Social Work in Johannesburg, South Africa. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Wits is a remarkable university that is internationally distinguished for its excellent research, high academic standards and commitment to social justice. 
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University of Johannesburg

Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the University is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent’s development.
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Most popular Social Work programmes for international students in Johannesburg

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Social Work degree in Johannesburg.

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Social Impact Assessment (CW)

University of Johannesburg

The Faculty of Humanities is offering a Master of Arts in Social Impact Assessment (CW) at University of Johannesburg.
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e-Science

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The Masters of Arts by coursework and research report in the field of e-Science from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is completed over 18 months.
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Social Work

University of Johannesburg

The Faculty of Humanities comprises of eighteen academic departments ranging from modern and ancient languages to the social sciences and psychology.
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Education and Works

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

 The Master of Education and Works offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg specialisation in Education and Work by coursework and research report is a 1 year full-time or 2 year-part degree.
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Social Work

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The BA Social Work offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a four year professional degree programme. Social workers work in various fields of service such as community development, child protection, child and family welfare, youth programmes, disability, health, education, the workplace, and social policy development.
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Critical Diversity Studies

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The Master of Arts by coursework and research report in the field of Critical Diversity Studies at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg aims to enhance your abilities to analyse, interpret, challenge, and contribute to the crucial issues of diversity and how these relate to social justice. 
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Heritage

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The Master of Arts in Heritage from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg by dissertation or by coursework and research report is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.
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Speech-Language Pathology

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

This Speech-Language Pathology programme offered by the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Social Work

Social Work degrees teach students how to improve the well-being and life-quality of vulnerable groups like children, youths, homeless people, or minorities. Social Work studies employ theories from Sociology, Education, Psychology, as well as knowledge of public laws. Students learn how to support people in need of help and how to empower them to take action and solve the problems they face.

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