Bachelor of Social Work
The Bachelor of Social Work qualification will provide you with the core professional competencies and attributes required to enter the social work profession.
In doing so, you will be awarded a provisional registration at the level of a beginning practitioner. This is the first step to becoming a fully registered social worker after completing two years of supervised practice.
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.
Campus Information
The Nelson campus
Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere
Intakes
- Feb
- July
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
This programme 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.
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
Equivalent qualifications for International students
If your qualifications are different to those we have in New Zealand the information below may help you understand the equivalent pass rates for your country. Some programmes may also have requirements in a particular subject area and English language ability so it is best to also check this in conjunction with the specific entry requirements on each programme page.
Canada
- Grade 11 Secondary School Diploma (general level).
- High School Graduation Diploma or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.
China
- Senior High School Graduation Certificate.
- SeniorHigh School Graduation Certificate with B average.
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Certificate of Education or Diploma of Secondary Education.
- Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate / Diploma of Secondary Education or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution.
India
- Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
- Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
Indonesia
- Surat TandaTamatBelajar -SekolahMenengahUmum Tingkat Atas (STTB - SMA)
- Completion of SekolahMenengahAtas (SMA) with a minimum score of 8
Japan
- Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (KotogakkoSotsugyoShomeisho).
- Completion of a High School Diploma with a B average.
Korea
- High School Diploma
- Junior College Diploma or completion of High School Leaving Certificate.
Malaysia
- SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - Malaysia Certificate of Education).
- Three passes in STPM exam at C or better; or A maximum score of 18 points over 6 academic subjects in the UEC; or Three Advanced Level passes at grade C or better; or Successful completion of an Australian Matriculation programme with an ATAR of at least 75; or Successful completion of a Canadian Matriculation programme with an average of 65% across six subjects in Grade 12
Nepal
- Proficiency Certificate / Intermediate Examination/ Higher Secondary Certificate.
- Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution
Philippines
- High School Diploma (Grade 12) Arts and Design/Sports Track
- High School Diploma (Grade 12) Academic Track
South Africa
- Senior Certificate.
- Successful completion of one year's tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level or AS Level).
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (A Level).
Taiwan
- Senior High School Leaving Certificate.
- Junior College Diploma or successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Thailand
- Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6.
- Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6.
United Kingdom
- General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).
- Advanced Level (A Level).
USA
- High School Graduation Diploma
- High School Graduation Diploma with SAT or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution
Vietnam
- Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma
- Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.
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- Course Code: 3894
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
75600 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A