Bachelor of Social Work 48 months Undergraduate Program By The University of Auckland |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

37,085 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jan, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

BSW

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme will equip you with the knowledge and experience to make a difference in the community as a practising social worker.

Taught by registered social workers and internationally recognised academics, you will learn through an integrated approach that combines a variety of disciplines – including psychology, sociology and law. You will also spend approximately 24 weeks out on practicum, experiencing first-hand what it’s like to be a social worker.

This is a professional qualification, recognised by the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board. This means you will be eligible to apply for registration here and overseas.  

Program overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

BSW

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme will equip you with the knowledge and experience to make a difference in the community as a practising social worker.

Taught by registered social workers and internationally recognised academics, you will learn through an integrated approach that combines a variety of disciplines – including psychology, sociology and law. You will also spend approximately 24 weeks out on practicum, experiencing first-hand what it’s like to be a social worker.

This is a professional qualification, recognised by the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board. This means you will be eligible to apply for registration here and overseas.  

Admission requirements

2.4+
24+
7+
6.5+
1150+
69.6+
90+
24+
58+
176+

You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.

Admission is subject to a police check/s, safety checks* and referees’ reports. You may be required to attend an interview.

You will need to hold a full driver’s license by the end of the second year in order to go on your third year practicum.

31 Jan 2024
4 Years
Feb
Mar

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

6,778 NZD
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International Students

37,085 NZD
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