Master of Social Work MSW

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

Research Masters 120 points

• 120 points: Thesis (SOCWORK 796)

or

• 30 points from a range of elective courses in Education Professional Studies, Education, Professional Counselling, Professional Supervision, Social Work, Social Work Child and Family Practice, Social Work Health Practice, and Social Work Youth Practice.
• 90 points: Research Portfolio (SOCWORK 797)

Research Masters 240 points

• 120 points from a range of courses in Education Professional Studies, Education, Professional Counselling, Professional Supervision, Social Work, Social Work Child and Family Practice, Social Work Health Practice, and Social Work Youth Practice.
• 120 points: Thesis (SOCWORK 796)

or

• 150 points from a range of courses in Education Professional Studies, Education, Professional Counselling, Professional Supervision, Social Work, Social Work Child and Family Practice, Social Work Health Practice, and Social Work Youth Practice.
• 90 points: Research Portfolio (SOCWORK 797)

Programme requirements

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
One year of postgraduate study in social work.

Study option
Research
240 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
Undergraduate degree in social work.

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
7.0

Further programme requirements

You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in social work, following an undergraduate degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 5.0.

Note: You may need to take an approved 30-point research methods course if you have not already completed a similar course

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$7,914 – $8,068.80

International students
NZ$36,800

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $1,958.40 for full-time study (240 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

If you are a qualified social worker, this programme will enable you to inquire into an area of interest and prepare you for advanced professional responsibility in your practice.

Jobs related to this programme

• Community development worker
• Hospital/medical social worker
• Industrial relations officer
• Policy analyst
• Probation officer
• Social researcher
• Social worker
• Youth worker