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Universities New Zealand University of Auckland Courses Master of Social Work (Professional) MSW(Prof)

Master of Social Work (Professional) MSW(Prof)
at University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 36,800
Country Rank#1
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

This programme is designed for those who want to become a qualified social worker. If you already hold a bachelors degree with study in a relevant discipline such as social science, sociology, psychology, health science or human services then this programme can offer you a two-year pathway into the profession.

You will gain essential knowledge and understanding of the values, theories and interventions that underpin social work practice. The programme will teach the skills to be a critical and reflective practitioner who is able to contribute to any field of social work practice.

Course Content
Programme structure

The two-year programme includes lectures, discussion, student presentations, skills laboratories, group work, individual research and investigation, practicum placements and self-directed study.

The strong practical focus to this programme will enable you to participate in 120 days of supervised practicum work in the community.
Entry Requirement
Programme requirements

Study option
Taught
240 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0

An undergraduate degree.

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
7.0

Further programme requirements

Taught 240 points

You must have completed a bachelors degree in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects may include anthropology, education, gender studies, history, law, Māori studies, nursing, population health, psychology, sociology.

You will need a GPA of 5.0 or higher in at least 75 points in Stage III.
Entrance is subject to satisfactory police check/s, safety checks, interview and referees’ reports.
Fees & Scholarships
2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$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 $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Career Prospect
Where could this programme take you?

This programme is designed to lead you into a career as a registered social worker. For those who already have work experience in the field and a related undergraduate degree, but do not hold a formal social work qualification, this is an effective pathway to increase your salary and career opportunities.

Jobs related to this programme
- Case worker for Child Youth and Family
- Community development officer
- Policy adviser
- Probation officer
- Social worker
- Social worker for a District Health Board
- Youth worker

Cost Of Studying At University of Auckland

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Social Work (Professional) MSW(Prof) at University of Auckland