Program Overview

BA in Community Development and Leadership

General

The BA in Community Development and Leadership is offered by the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Humanities.

• Faculty Website: Faculty of Humanities
• Department: Department of Social Work
• Programme Level: Undergraduate
• Programme Name: BA in Community Development and Leadership
• Programme Code: B7015Q
• Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
• NQF Level: 7
• NQF Credits: 376
• SAQA:
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Soweto
• Duration of Study: 3 Years

Purpose

This qualification aims to develop students into community development leaders. It focuses on the facilitation of processes, techniques, and principles in the initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and sustainment of developmental projects and programmes. The approach is people-centred, asset-based, and participatory, addressing inequality, poverty, and injustice. Students will also learn to facilitate the establishment and management of community-based organisations within the context of community economic development.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can find employment in:

• Municipalities
• Government Departments (e.g., Department of Social Development)
• Non-Government Organisations (focusing on development work)

Admission Requirements

• A minimum APS of 27
• 5 (60%+) in English

Selection Process

Selection is based on academic merit.

UJ Faculties

The University of Johannesburg comprises several faculties, including:

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)
• Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Johannesburg Business School