A Research Master’s degree that gives a systematic understanding of knowledge, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of the social work discipline, field of study or area of professional practice. This degree offers the opportunity of demonstrating originality in application of knowledge and in addressing problems.
PhD in Social Work - The goal is to give our students a research platform where they can present their work at national conferences by the time they graduate, and many have published their research in peer-reviewed journals.
Vision - The Centre for Child, Youth and Family studies, situated in the Western Cape, (Wellington) is a research platform for community-based research with all aspects of community wellbeing as focus. Since 2011 the CCYF developed a strategic vision to be a leading platform in the Western Cape, in the field of Child, Youth and Family Studies, through reciprocal partnerships with communities.
Mission statement: To provide an inter-disciplinary platform for training, consultation, research and rendering services to enhance the psychosocial well-being of children, youth and families from a community engagement perspective.
Research focus: Current research strengths are focused around seven areas:
- Child and family wellbeing (Strengthening families)
- Families, parenting and intergenerational relationships
- Children and youth participation and citizenship
- Marginalised children, young people and youth at risk
- Working with assets and resources in context of trauma and poverty
- Scholarship for community engagement
- Intergenerational Legacies