Bachelor Of Arts In Social Work And Social Administration

Bachelor Of Arts In Social Work And Social Administration is a Bachelor program taught at Nkumba University, Uganda. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 Years) options.

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Social Administration (BA SWASA) is housed in the Department of Development and Community Studies, School of Social Sciences at Nkumba University. The programme offers training to undergraduate students and leads to the award of a BA.SWASA. It equips students with skills, knowledge, and understanding of social issues, programmes, challenges, and opportunities related to communities.

Students study theoretical orientations on social development needs, interventions, and challenges. They also gain practical experience to apply classroom knowledge and skills to social problems. Students undertake internship trainings during the vacation following the second semester. The practical component supports students in building and using relationships and in developing the ability to work under challenging circumstances as change agents.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor Of Arts In Social Work And Social Administration at Nkumba University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Nkumba University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Nkumba University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor Of Arts In Social Work And Social Administration.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Direct Entry Scheme: At least 5 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent; At least 2 principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
• Diploma holders: Hold a Credit or Second-Class Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution as determined by the University Senate; At least a Pass (50%) in Mature Entry Examinations.
• Mature age Entry: The applicant should be 25 years of age and above; Must have passed mature age entry examinations organized by the National Council for Higher Education.
• Other: A certificate obtained after 2 years of post UCE study; Any equivalent qualifications besides UCE and UACE.

Please check detail of study units at https://nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/program/bachelor-of-arts-in-social-work-and-social-administration/

• Social worker
• Program coordinator
• Case manager
• Community outreach coordinator
• Policy analyst
• Non-profit fundraiser
• Research assistant

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Uganda. See Uganda scholarships.