There are many different routes a person can take to become a professional in an industry. This website will give you a breakdown of the amount of time it takes to receive the qualification, the amount of community service or any other service applicable and where this could be studied at the universities in South Africa. Not all the universities offer the exact same course, the names of the degrees might change and the courses might be a little different. Please keep this in mind when doing research on the website. Please note that this website will only provide information on the minimum (Undergraduate level) of what is needed to practise in a certain profession. There are further studies available to anyone willing to further their education in most fields.
A social workers main objective is to improve quality of life to those who have had social injustices or violations of their human rights.
| EDUCATION NEEDED | Bachelor in Social Work, Bachelor in Gender Studies |
| DURATION OF STUDY | 4 Years |
| SERVICE | No community service needed |
| PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTION | SA Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) |
| UNIVERSITIES OFFERING COURSE | University of Pretoria, University of Western Cape, University of Venda, University of Zululand, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, University of Stellenbosch, Walter Sisulu University, University of KwaZulu Natal, University of Johannesburg, University of the Free State, University of Cape Town, University of Fort Hare, University of Limpopo, North West University, University of South Africa, University of the Witwatersrand |
LAW
The law of the country is comprised of many rules and guidelines to govern behaviour of individuals living in that country
VETERINARY
The role veterinary science in society is to prevent and treat diseases or injuries in animals
THEOLOGY
This is the study of God and the religious truths
EDUCATION
The passing of knowledge, skills, experience and expertise from one generation to another
HEALTH SCIENCES
The study of healthcare using applied sciences, research, knowledge and experience
ECONOMY
This section will include everything from accountancy to finance. If its number related you will find it here
ENGINEERING
Engineering is the study of the designing and building of processes, buildings, machines and systems
HUMANITIES
The study of human culture
ALL
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