Study Social Work in South Africa
7 programmes in social work at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programmes
7 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Social Work | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 3,714 USD |
| Master in School Social Work | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,536 USD |
| Master in Social Work (Research) | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 1,226 USD |
| Master in Social Work (Occupational) | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,536 USD |
| PhD in Social Work | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 2,053 USD |
| Master of Social Work [MSW] | University of Pretoria | Master's | — |
| Bachelor of Social Work [BSW] | University of Pretoria | Bachelor's | — |
Social Work in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 4 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for social work in South Africa
Study Social Work in South Africa: common questions
- How many social work programmes are there in South Africa?
- 7 social work programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study social work in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the social work programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 7).
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