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Universities New Zealand Manukau Institute of Technology Courses Bachelor of Applied Social Work (Level 7)

Bachelor of Applied Social Work (Level 7)
at Manukau Institute of Technology

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 21,200
Country Rank#13
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Do you want to make a real difference in your community?

Become a social worker and learn the skills to support and empower people, their family and whanau, to enable positive change.

You will work with all kinds of people to help them overcome challenges and improve their individual and family wellbeing.

Our experienced lecturers will guide you in how to work with people from different nationalities including Māori, New Zealand/European, Pasifika and new immigrants. You will also work with people of all ages, abilities and diverse backgrounds.

This social work degree is a recognised programme by the Social Work Registration Board. In your fourth year of study, you will be eligible to register and work as a social worker in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Course Content
Year one - Ko Wai Au? (The self)
- Tangata tūturu - the self (20 credits)
- Te ira tangata – human growth and development (20 credits)
- Te whai mahara ki te ako - academic and practical skills (20 credits)
- Te Ao Māori (Tuatahi) – Māori worldviews (20 credits)
- Nga mea whakaritenga te tahi ki te tahi - self and engagement with others (20 credits)
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi – The Treaty of Waitangi (20 credits)
Year two - Te Hapori Whānui (The community)
- Te hapori whānau (Tuatahi) – social work theory and skills (one) (20 credits)
- Te mātauranga hinengaro – mental health and wellbeing (20 credits)
- Kaupapa hapori me te ture – social policy and legislation (20 credits)
- Te hapori whānau whānui (Tuarua) – social work theory and skills community practice (two) (20 credits)
- Rereketanga o nga mahi I waenganui te iwi - working with diverse communities (20 credits)
- Tuhituhia nga āhuatanga rereke - writing for different contexts (20 credits)
Year three - Te Ngaio (The professional)
- Mana whakahaere I nga mahi whakatika - speciality fields of practice (30 credits)
- Te ariā me ngā pūkenga – social work theory and skills (three) (30 credits)
- Nga mahi tikanga pumau - social work assessments (10 credits)
- Te mahi pūkenga (Tuatahi) – social work placement (one) (50 credits)
Year four - Te Mātanga (The practitioner)
- Te mahere rangahau – active research (60 credits)
- Te mahi whakaharatau (Tuarua) – social work placement (two) (60 credits)
Entry Requirement
(Applicants to the programme who do not have English, Māori or New Zealand sign as their first language; OR who did not undertake their secondary schooling in English must be able to demonstrate they have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.5; or TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of 85 or higher with a writing score of 22; or equivalent. Students may enter the programme with an IELTS score of 6.5 in all bands but will be required to meet SWRB requirements when applying for registration on completion of the programme.
Fees & Scholarships
International fees

$21,200 (approx.)
Career Prospect
Social work in community, statutory agencies and schools

Cost Of Studying At Manukau Institute of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Bachelor of Applied Social Work (Level 7) at Manukau Institute of Technology