Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
A social work degree will allow you to be there to encourage and assist your community to get ahead and forge new futures for themselves and their families. You will also acquire the skills to reflect on your own perceptions, actions, and processes, as well as the knowledge and skills to work professionally as a social worker.
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) supports people from the Tair?whiti and Hawke’s Bay communities in becoming competent social work practitioners within their communities, Aotearoa/New Zealand, and beyond. It enables registration as a social work practitioner in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The objective of this programme is to produce graduates who:
- Are empathic, non-judgmental, respectful, resilient and self-aware; and demonstrate integrity, authenticity and professionalism.
- Take a critical, reflective approach to social work practice that includes the use of supervision, continuing professional development, on-going learning and personal wellbeing.
- Are able to promote social justice and social change, and to uphold the principles of human rights in both the Aotearoa New Zealand and global contexts.
- Are able to work collaboratively and in partnership with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
- Understand the significance and implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and integrate this understanding into social work practice.
- Work in accordance with the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) Code of Ethics and the Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) Code of Conduct.
- Have an extensive knowledge base, skills and professional attributes to work across a range of diverse social work contexts and communities.
- Are proficient in professional literacies, including academic and research literacy, information literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy.
Campus Information
Hawke’s Bay
501 Gloucester Street Taradale, Napier 4112
Tairawhiti
290 Palmerston Road Gisborne
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Preparation
Make the most of your studies and talk to our careers counsellor. We can help with your career preparation, helping you to explore different career opportunities and choosing the right study options for you!
The following services are offered to all current and graduate students of EIT.
- Career Planning
- Career Preparation
- Course Advice
- CV & Cover Letter
- Job Search Strategies
- Interview Preparation
- Job Vacancies
Career planning and course advice is offered to prospective students and members of the public who are considering their future study and employment options. The Career Centre is located in the Information Centre ( J Block) which is situated at the front of the Taradale campus. To help you get started in understanding career opportunities an excellent resource is Career Services rapuara, this has extensive information relating to 700+ careers including entry requirements, personal profiles, market information plus tools to assist in identifying career opportunities that reflect your interests and skills.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The academic entry requirement for the BVN is either:
- University Entrance, as defined by the NZQA, OR
- Evidence regarded as sufficient by the Head of School of the capability to undertake and complete the program of study, OR
- At the discretion of the Head of School, where the applicant is over 20 years of age and demonstrates the capability to undertake and complete the program of study.
Preference will be given to applicants who have achieved either:
- 12 credits or more at NCEA Level 3 in Science-rich subjects (such as Biology, Physical Education, Health, Physics, and Chemistry), OR
- 12 credits or more in English-rich subjects (such as English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography, and Economics).
Criteria are the same as for non-international applicants.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the program. English Language fluency can be verified by the achievement of one of the following within the last two years:
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic)
- IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
- PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a program in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
100000 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A