Social Work Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) Eastern Institute of Technology

Overview

Within this Social Work Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from the Eastern Institute of Technology as part of your training you’ll be assigned to social work placements in agencies. You will also gain the skills to reflect on your own perceptions, actions, and processes, as well as the ability to promote social justice.

Upon graduating, you will be able to apply for provisional registration as a social worker with the Social Workers Registration Board.

If you receive high grades in your third year of study, you may complete the fourth year at a higher level and graduate with a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours).

Career opportunities:

Social workers are an integral part of today’s society and you could find yourself assisting in a range of areas from setting up programmes and giving guidance to people and communities, to working with government agencies at a policy level.

This programme will provide you with the knowledge, skills and attributes required for social work practice in a variety of settings such as schools, hospitals, community groups or government agencies.

Possible agencies and\or fields of practice where you could find employment as a social worker include: Oranga Tamariki, Te Whatu Ora, DOVE, Birthright, Presbyterian Support Services, Family Works, schools, Community Mental Health Services, Disability Resource Centres, Age Concern, Iwi social services, Directions, prisons and a range of other social service agencies.