Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work PGDipSW

at University of Auckland

Programme structure
 

You will learn advanced approaches and interventions in social work practice and examine current research in social work. This programme is delivered through face-to-face block-courses at Epsom Campus supported by online study guides and resources.

Requirement
 

• 120 points from a range of recommended courses in Education Professional Studies, Education, Professional Counselling, Professional Supervision, Social Work Child and Family Practice, Social Work Health Practice, Social Work, and Social Work Youth Practice
   

Note: Applied Research in Social Services (SOCWORK 718) is a prerequisite for enrolment in a thesis or research portfolio for the Master of Social Work from the PGDipSW. You may also enrol in an equivalent research methods course approved by the Academic Head. 

Programme requirements
 

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
3.0
 
An undergraduate degree in social work
 

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5
 

Further programme requirements
 
Taught 120 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in social work at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 3.0.

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.

Where could this programme take you?
 

If you complete the PGDipSW with a GPA of 5 or higher, you can choose to progress to the second year of the Master of Social Work (MSW) to complete the masters qualification. You will need to have included a research methods course (SOCWORK 718 Applied Research in Social Services, or an approved equivalent) in your PGDipSW in order to do this.
 

Jobs related to this programme

• Leadership and management roles in social work
• Social worker in a range of settings and services