Bachelor of Community Development Course Requirements at University of the Western Cape
University of the Western Cape · Faculty of Community and Health Sciences
The Bachelor of Community Development is a bachelor's Degree offered by University of the Western Cape for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Community Development at University of the Western Cape
Minimum of 30 UWC points. Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 4; English Code 4 (Home Language) OR Code 5 (First Additional Language); another language Code 4 (home or first additional).
About this course
This degree focuses on planning and running development projects that improve living conditions in communities, covering topics such as project management, community organising and policy. Students learn to work alongside government, NGOs and local groups on grassroots initiatives. It suits students interested in social upliftment and public service work.
Possible careers
Community Development Officer, Local Government Development Officer, NGO Project Coordinator, Programme Facilitator
How to apply for 2027 studies
Applicants apply directly through UWC's own online application system at grade12applications.uwc.ac.za; this is not a centralised admissions portal.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Community Development
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Bachelor of Community Development doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Community Development Officer. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at University of the Western Cape, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
University of the Western Cape’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with University of the Western Cape and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- 30 UWC Points
- Campus
- Main Campus, Bellville
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FPS approx. 435 (Band A gua…Source: uwc.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of the Western Cape before applying.