Institute of Social Work Admission Requirements; The Institute of Social Work (ISW) in Tanzania offers a variety of academic programs designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in social work and related fields. Admission requirements vary depending on the program of study. Here is a comprehensive overview of the requirements for different academic programs at ISW.
General Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Programs
To be admitted to undergraduate programs at ISW, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Background: Completion of A-level education or its equivalent.
- Minimum Grades: At least two principal passes in relevant subjects.
- Additional Requirements: Applicants may need to meet other criteria such as age limits, work experience, and language proficiency.
Postgraduate Programs
For postgraduate programs, the requirements are as follows:
- Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 or its equivalent.
- Additional Requirements: Other criteria may include age limits, work experience, and language proficiency.
Program-Specific Entry Requirements
Basic Technician Certificate Programmes (NTA Level 4)
Offered in:
- Social Work
- Business Administration
- Labour Relations and Public Management
- Human Resource Management
- Community Work with Children and Youth
Minimum Entry Qualifications:
- At least four (4) passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) excluding religious subjects OR
- At least six (6) months certificate from an institution recognized by NACTE or NVA Level 3.
Ordinary Diploma Programmes (NTA Level 5 & 6)
Offered in:
- Social Work
- Business Administration
- Labour Relations and Public Management
- Human Resource Management
Minimum Entry Qualifications:
- Direct Entry: At least one (1) principal pass and a subsidiary at Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) amounting to a minimum of 1.5 points, and four (4) credits in CSEE excluding religious subjects.
- Equivalent Entry: Basic Technician Certificate from a NACTE-recognized institution with a GPA of 2.0 and four (4) passes in CSEE excluding religious subjects OR
- Certificate in Nursing/Midwifery and related courses, and Certificate in Education (Grade III A) with an average of C from NACTE-recognized institutions, plus four (4) passes in CSEE excluding religious subjects.
Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (NTA Level 7-8)
Offered in:
- Social Work
- Business Administration
- Labour Relations and Public Management
- Human Resource Management
Minimum Entry Qualifications:
- Completed A-level studies before 2014: Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points from two subjects.
- Completed A-level studies in 2014 and 2015: Two principal passes (Two Cs) with a total of 4.0 points from two subjects.
- Completed A-level studies from 2016: Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points from two subjects.
- Recognition of prior learning qualification: B+ Grade.
- Equivalent applicants: At least four (4) O’-level passes (Ds and above) or NVA Level III with less than four O’-level passes, or equivalent foreign qualifications as established by NECTA or VETA, plus at least a GPA of 3.0 for Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6), or an average of C for Full Technician Certificate (FTC), or an average of B grade for diploma in Teacher Education or Health-related awards, or a Distinction for unclassified diplomas and certificates, or Upper Second Class for classified non-NTA diplomas.
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
Offered in:
- Law, Mediation, and Arbitration (Evening Session)
- Strategic Human Resource Management (Evening Session)
- Health System Management (Evening Session)
Minimum Entry Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in relevant fields or its equivalent in Social Science with a PASS grade.
Master Degree Programme (NTA Level 9)
Offered in:
- Social Work
Minimum Entry Qualifications:
One-year Programme:
- Advanced Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Social Work with a GPA of 2.7 or a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work. Applicants in this category will undertake Advanced Modules carrying 120 credits.
Two-year Programme:
- Advanced Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences (preferably Community Development, Sociology, Health Sciences, Psychology, Education, or related disciplines) with a GPA of 2.7. Applicants without a Social Work background will undertake both Foundation and Advanced Modules carrying 260 credits.
Mode of Application
Applicants must apply through the Online Application System (OAS) at https://oas.isw.ac.tz/OAS/ or via the Institute’s website www.isw.ac.tz, and pay a non-refundable fee of Tshs. 10,000 for Tanzanians or Tshs. 30,000 for non-Tanzanians.
For more information, visit the Institute’s website or contact:
- Phone: 0677 111200 or 0735 509090
- Email: info@isw.ac.tz
This comprehensive guide should help prospective students understand the various admission requirements and processes at the Institute of Social Work, ensuring they are well-prepared to apply for their desired programs.
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