Diploma in Social Work
- Entry level
- O-Level results
- Field of study
- Social Sciences, Gender & Development
- Duration
- 3 years
- Institution
- Women's University in Africa
Entry requirements
Diplomas, certificates and other programmes: what you need to apply
O-Level results
O Level: Not stated for diplomas and certificates | Route: Not stated
As the institution publishes it
O-Level: Not stated for diplomas and certificates Mature entry: APL route (credit for prior learning) Other conditions: Programme-specific subjects not supplied; English test for international applicants
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About this programme
Diploma: a sub-degree qualification that builds applied knowledge and can lead to a degree. Prepares social workers to support individuals, families and communities facing hardship, abuse or social problems.
What you will study
Social work theory and ethics, human behaviour, casework, group work and community work, child and family welfare, social policy and supervised field placements. Registration with the relevant council applies.
Further study and pathways
Progress to a bachelor's degree in the field (exemptions may apply: the handbook normally limits them to first-year courses and at most half the courses), or start work.
Source: Women's University in Africa: WUA_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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