Do you have the energy and vision to work for positive changes in society? As a social worker you'll work with individuals, families and communities to help overcome social challenges in today's world. Do something rewarding - become a social worker.
Majors
Child and Family Practice | Youth Services Practice | Health Social Work Practice
Programme Highlights
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A benchmark qualification for registration purposes, recognised by the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board
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An integrated approach, combining social work theory and skills, professional practice, and supervised field placements so you are prepared for working within your chosen field
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You don't choose a major until the second year, giving you the freedom to understand the world of social work before committing to one area
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A shortage of qualified social workers in New Zealand and overseas means you'll be highly marketable
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The four year degree is the standard in Australia, making it more straightforward to practice in Australia (where membership of the professional association requires a four year degree)
Full-time study: 4 years (part time options also available - note you must be able to undertake two full-time placements in the third and fourth year of study)
Points per degree: 480
Possible career paths: As a qualified social worker, you will be able to practise in a wide range of social service settings including health, child and family services, child protection and justice, youth, mental health, disability services, probation service and community organisations. You might work in direct service with clients, or in policy, research or teaching. With a shortage of qualified social workers in New Zealand and overseas (especially in the UK) - it's likely that you'll be highly marketable in the social services field.
What you'll learn: You'll gain the skills and strong professional base that practising social workers need to meet the challenges of the 21st century work environment.
How you'll learn: You'll spend about 16 hours a week in lectures and tutorials, plus additional time doing group work and independent study. You will also undertake two supervised field placements in social services and community agencies.
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Entry criteria
Admission requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work can be found on the admission and enrolment website.
Applications for the 2008 academic year: see the
2008 undergraduate admissions information.pdf (282kB)
Applications for the 2009 academic year: see the
2009 undergraduate admissions information.pdf (451kB)
Taught at: Epsom campus.
Cost
Please note: These tuition fees apply to domestic students (citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia). International student tuition fees information is made available by Auckland International.
Tuition fees (NZ$): $4,303. These fees are based on a full-time course load of 120 points for the 2008 academic year. Prices are indicative only.
Scholarships, bursaries, loans and allowances are available to help with the cost of your study.
More information
See the Faculty of Education website or visit the Make Your Mark website.
Silver says of his degree: "It has given me a lot of insights and perspectives on community and social living. I've gained a deep theoretical base which I will be able to apply in my professional practice." He did his first field placement this year, and says "We got to apply some of the knowledge we've gained in practice. It was great, because it is a support service for strengthening families and community, giving me first-hand experience of the area I want to work in."
Silver Kiliva - currently studying the Bachelor of Social Work
