Attain provisional registration as an entry-level practitioner. This marks the initial phase towards achieving full registration as a social worker, following the completion of two years of supervised practice. In addition to the academic requirements, field placement constitutes a crucial aspect of this program, providing you with practical experience through voluntary work and supervised placements within a social service agency. You will cultivate a diverse set of adaptable skills and professional qualities that will enable you to respond effectively and collaborate within the increasingly intricate and interdisciplinary realms of social services and health care. The competencies acquired during this degree are also relevant across a broad spectrum of professional roles.
Programme details
Bachelor of Social Work
The Bachelor of Social Work degree will equip you with the essential professional skills and qualities necessary for a successful career in the field of social work.
Certain occupations require registration by law in New Zealand. This programme leads to registration with Social Worker registration board.
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights
This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
This program is designed for individuals aspiring to establish a career as a professionally qualified and registered social worker. Graduates will possess the qualifications necessary to pursue various social work roles within statutory organizations (such as Child, Youth and Family Services and the Justice sector), health services (including tertiary, primary, and community health), and non-profit social service agencies.
Career opportunities may include social worker, student advocacy, elder care, roles at the marae, support for refugee families, positions within the court system, or community engagement.
University Entrance: Candidates must achieve NCEA Level 3, which entails obtaining 60 credits at Level 3 and an additional 20 credits at Level 2 or higher. This must include:
– A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects. Additionally, candidates are required to demonstrate:
– Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above, comprising 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing.
– Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above, which can be fulfilled through specified achievement standards or unit standards 26623, 26626, and 26627.
Alternatively, candidates may present a qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) at Level 4 or higher in a relevant field, or a qualification or examination deemed equivalent to the achievement of NCEA Level 3, such as the International Baccalaureate or Cambridge Examination.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.5 in all subtests)
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