Dean of Applied Social Sciences Faculty - Dr. Mkhumbulo Ndlovu

The faculty of Applied Social Sciences thrives to produce social science graduates who possess relevant skills for handling people with diverse mental health related and psychosocial needs. The graduates should also be able to work in various settings where psychological and social work skills are applicable. It offered the Bachelor of Psychology degree and a Bachelor of Social Work degree.

BSc. in Psychology

The 4 year Bachelor of Psychology degree endeavours to churn out psychology graduates who are competent in critical thinking, scientific methods of studying human behaviour, and application of psychology to everyday life situations. Applied psychology components of the program allow students to graduate with enough skills and competencies for registration and practice as psychological counsellors or psychometrists…

BSc. in Social Work

The Bachelor of Social work degree program seeks to prepare students for practice that is responsive to the socio-economic needs and cultural diversity of the country within a framework emphasizing professional ethics, Social justice, equality, strengths and community participatory development…