USL - University of Sierra Leone

Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work

4 Years Fourah Bay College (FBC) Department of Department of Sociology and Social Work Faculty of Social Sciences

Program Description

Comprehensive overview of the program

Program Description

The Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work at the University of Sierra Leone is a professional degree program designed to prepare students to address social problems and promote social justice, human rights, and community development. The program equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and ethical values required for effective social work practice in diverse social settings.

Career Outcomes

Your pathway to professional success

Career Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

Social Worker

Community Development Officer

Child Protection Officer

Welfare or Probation Officer

NGO or Humanitarian Program Officer

Case Manager

Social Services Administrator

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Youth or Gender Program Officer

Graduates are well prepared for employment in government ministries, NGOs, community-based organizations, international agencies, healthcare institutions, schools, and social welfare departments, as well as for further studies in social work or related social sciences.

Program Requirements

Admission and graduation criteria

The minimum requirements for admission into the faculty are five credits at GCE ·o· Level/WASSCE. Candidates must have Grade C5 or better in English Language and Mathematics. In addition, they must have at least 3 social science subjects like Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Economics, Commerce etc. Same requirement as for Bachelor of Social Sciences except that Mathematics is not a requirement.