UKZN Bachelor of Social Work ( B Social Work )
BA Social Work Program at UKZN – Application Guide
Overview:
Duration: Four years
Fields: Community development, child protection, family welfare, youth programs, disability, health, education, workplace, social policy development
How to Apply:
South African Applicants Requirements:
National Senior Certificate for Degree Studies (NSC-Deg) or Senior Certificate with endorsement for undergraduate degree programs.
National Senior Certificate for Diploma studies (NSC-Dip) or Senior Certificate for undergraduate diploma programs.
English proficiency: Pass in English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at Level 4 (50% or above). The College of Law requires Level 5 for English Home Language or Level 6 for English as FAL.
Application Process:
Central Applications Office (CAO):
First-time South African applicants for degree/diploma study must apply via the CAO.
Obtain CAO application form and Handbook from the CAO or CAO’s website.
CAO reference/application numbers are required for correspondence.
Online Application for UKZN:
Postgraduate and international applicants; returning former UKZN undergraduates can apply online.
A non-refundable application fee of R210 (late fee R420) is payable to UKZN.
Apply online at UKZN Apply.
Applications Directly to UKZN:
Returning UKZN students changing programs or applying for non-degree studies.
Applicants to non-CAO programs or for Semester 2 (August) entry.
Obtain forms from General Enquiry Offices on campuses or UKZN’s website.
A non-refundable fee of R210 (late fee R420) applies.
International Applicants:
Apply directly to UKZN using the specific form for international students.
Enclose proof of payment and necessary documents.
Application forms available on UKZN’s website.
Study Abroad/Exchange Programs:
Apply directly to UKZN using the Application for Study Abroad, Exchange and Short Term Programmes form.
Available from UKZN International Relations or UKZN’s website.
Closing Dates:
For Semester 1 (Feb) Entry:
Medicine: 30 June
Other programs: 30 September
For Semester 2 (August) Entry:
Deadline: 30 April 2022
Proof of Payment:
Provide details on the deposit slip and submit with the application.
Fees are non-refundable.
Application Fees:
South African Applicants:
On-time: R210
Late: R420
International Applicants:
SADC and Africa: R490
Outside Africa: $153
General Enquiries and Contact:
Email: enquiries@ukzn.ac.za
Telephone: +27 (0)31 260 2212/2238/7577/7877/2011/3417; +27 (0)33 260 5212/5214/5022
For More Information:
- Visit UKZN’s website or contact the university via the provided telephone numbers and email addresses.
UKZN Online Application Guide:
Accessing the Application Portal: Visit our dedicated online application portal at UKZN Application Portal to access the official application forms for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Key Dates: Stay informed about crucial deadlines by visiting our UKZN Online Application Date 2025-2026 page.
Need Assistance? If you encounter any difficulties accessing the UKZN Online Application or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us through our official website. Alternatively, you can leave a comment below, and we aim to respond within 48 hours.
We look forward to welcoming new students to our vibrant academic community at UKZN!
