Overview

Field placement is a significant element in this programme which will enable you to get firsthand experience through voluntary work and supervised placements in a social service agency.

You will also develop a range of flexible skills and professional attributes which will position you well to be responsive to and to work collaboratively within the increasingly complex and interdisciplinary social service and health communities.

The skills you can during this degree are also applicable across a wide range of roles.

Career

This Bachelor of Social Work at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is suitable for those who wish to develop a career as professionally qualified and registered social worker.

Graduates will be qualified to work in a range of social work positions in statutory organisations (CYFS, Justice), Health (tertiary, primary and community) and Not for Profit Social Service agencies.

You could have a career in the area of student advocacy, elderly care, at the marae, working with refugee families, at the court, or in the community.

Programme Structure

Courses

Applied Social Work Practice with Individuals, Family and Whānau
Applied Professional Practice
Applied Social Research
Advanced Social Work Practice
Advanced Professional Practice
Integrated Professional Practice
Rural Social Work
Social Work Practice with Children and Youth
Social Work and Whānau and/or Family Based Violence
Specialist Social Work Practice Directed Study
Social Work Practice in Specialist Fields

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nelson, New Zealand

Disciplines

Social Work View 22 other Bachelors in Social Work in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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85

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Other requirements

General requirements

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include:
14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects
as well as
Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing
and
Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above
OR
A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to the achievement of NCEA Level 3 (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination)
Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26000 NZD / year

≈ 26000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7389 NZD / year

≈ 7389 NZD / year

Additional Details

plus $260 Student Services Levy per year

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