Overview
You will develop the attributes for professional social work practice in New Zealand as you engage in study integrating practice and community within the classroom. This programme is underpinned by a philosophy of bi-culturalism and anti-oppressive practice.
The four-year Social Work programme from Ara Institute of Canterbury will take you from the fundamentals of professionalism, research skills, critical thinking and informed decision making, in your first year through to your second, third and fourth years when you will take these skills to an advanced level.
Each year has an integrated practice course where learning is linked to the practice environment. In the second, third and fourth years integrated practice includes significant time in social work agencies.
Please note that field education placements in Years 3 and 4 may be outside of Christchurch and a full driver’s license is required otherwise agency options are likely to be limited.
The programme includes two compulsory 24-hour marae visits (including overnight stays).
Career opportunities
As a graduate of this programme you will be ready for social work practice in statutory organisations eg Child Youth and Family, Probation and Prison Service, faith based services, community organisations and health and hospital services.Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Cultural Contexts
- Social Policy
- Theory For Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 120 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work View 62 other Bachelors in Social Work in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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 and:14 credits at Level 3 in each of:
- English or an approved literacy subject
- two other subjects from the list of approved subjects* and
- 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 (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
Tuition Fee
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International
25000 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25000 NZD per year during 36 months. -
National
7192 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7192 NZD per year during 36 months.
Domestic Fee: $7,197 - $8,057 per year
Living costs for Adelaide
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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