Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration

Programme Overview

The Social Work program is aimed to provide students with the theoretical concepts, knowledge, and abilities necessary to understand social problems and how individual, environmental, and structural processes contribute to existing social problems. The curriculum incorporates knowledge from different disciplines such as sociology, political science, law, management, and information technology, among others, in order to fully comprehend humans and the problems they encounter.

The social work department is dedicated to providing well-articulated courses that will challenge graduates to think critically, evaluate problems, negotiate, advocate, and resolve management disputes, facilitate public presentations, and deliver oral, written, and reports. Graduates with a degree in Social Work can find work in government agencies, the private sector, and charitable organizations, specifically in child and adult protective services, schools, mental health settings, nursing homes, hospitals, and other interesting agencies that serve people in need. 

The BSWSA program's primary purpose is to prepare students for entry-level generalist social work practice. Generalist social work practice is defined by the Department of Social Work at Islamic University in Uganda as the professionally responsible application of knowledge, research findings, and skills with a commitment to working with clients and implementing interventions at multiple levels, such as individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and societies. 

Admission Requirements

1. Candidates admitted to the programme must be holders of Uganda Advanced certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least two principal passes in relevant arts subjects obtained in the same sitting.
2. Diploma holders in related disciplines from recognized institutions are eligible for admission.
3. Candidates who have done and passed relevant Mature Age examinations from recognized 
   institutions.
4. Higher Education Certificate (Humanities)
5. Mature Age Entry