Social Work University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Overview

Key facts

Promote social change, and the development and wellbeing of people.

The Social Work Department from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg strives to be a centre of excellence in promoting social change, development, and the wellbeing of people, through research, teaching, and community service. Social workers help individuals, groups, and communities solve problems relating to human relationships, and facilitate the empowerment and liberation of people by enhancing their wellbeing and promoting social change. Principles of human rights, anti-oppression, and social justice form the foundation of the profession.

During the four-year degree, you will learn about professional ethics and processes in social work, as well as different intervention models, the legislative framework, research methodologies, and concepts and theories underpinning the profession.

Once you’ve completed the undergraduate degree, you may extend your studies to Master’s and Doctorate levels.

Career Opportunities

• Marriage and Divorce Counsellor

• Substance Abuse Counsellor

• Development Planner Working with disadvantaged communities

• Lecturer

• Personnel Manager

• Probation Officer

• Social Welfare Manager

• Social Welfare Researcher
• Social Worker in the fields of: Child and Family Welfare, Geriatrics, Occupational, Medical, Educational Social Work