Course details

Summary

Become a social work professional with practice that is underpinned by reflective and critical thinking, understanding the context of the individuals, families and communities they serve

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Social Work is an applied professional programme with a focus on producing social work graduates ready to practice with a beginner competence. Practice skills and field placements are core components of study, with fieldwork placements will be negotiated between the Fieldwork Practice Leader, the Placement Supervisor and the student. This four-year programme is recognised by the Social Work Registration Board of New Zealand. Part time study options are available and should be indicated on application.

Programme Outline

Social Work is a profession which aims to help people, communities and societies to develop their full potential. Social workers work with individuals, families, groups and communities.

The focus of the programme is to develop safe, competent and reflective professional social workers who are committed to ethical practice and accountability.

Year One​

In the first year, students learn to be learners and develop an understanding of the Aotearoa New Zealand context.

Year Two

In the second year, students consolidate their learner experiences, and develop their social worker identity.

Year Three

In the third year, students are able to maintain safe practice for themselves, their clients and the organisation they are undertaking field placement in.

Year Four​

In the fourth year, students continue to build and consolidate their practice competence, taking responsibility for their actions, informed by the many dimensions of social work knowledge​.

Entry criteria

NCEA Level 3 awarded, with at least three approved subjects of 14 credits each at Level 3
Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing (from NZQA specified list)
Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627 (all three required)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Award of the full IB Diploma (24 points or higher), including English A1 at either Higher or Standard Level and any mathematics subject.

Cambridge International Examination (CIE)

A minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff at A or AS level; including grade D or better in at least three subjects (from the NCEA approved list); minimum grade E in AS English and minimum grade D in IGCSE mathematics or any mathematics passed at AS level

Alternative Entry

Evidence of successful completion of high school studies overseas or relevant recent tertiary study at Level 4 and/or relevant work experience (paid or unpaid); application considered on a case-by-case basis with entry granted at the discretion of the head of school

OR

A minimum of 72 credits at Level 2 including a minimum of 14 credits in each of four subjects and a minimum of 30 credits with merit or excellence, including degree entry standards for numeracy and literacy; application considered on a case-by-case basis with entry granted at the discretion of the Head of School.

Bachelor of Social Work applicants for whom English is an alternative language and who have not undertaken secondary education in English, 毛利 or New Zealand Sign Language: IELTS 6.5 academic in each band.