The Bachelor of Social Work at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is a Level 7 qualification offering a comprehensive education and practical training in social work. The programme prepares students for provisional registration as beginning practitioners and employment in various social service sectors. It provides core academic coursework complemented by supervised field placement, developing flexible skills to work collaboratively in complex social and health environments. Students study a broad curriculum covering social policy, professional practice, human development, psychology, social research, and specialist social work fields. The course structure includes two semesters per year over four years full time, with part-time options available. Graduates can pursue careers in statutory organisations, healthcare, community service, advocacy, and social justice sectors.

Course Content

• Introduction to Society

• Introduction to Social Work Practice

• Human Development and Psychology

• Introduction to Professional Practice

• Te Pū

• Applied Social Policy

• Introduction to Social Research

• Applied Social Work Practice with Groups and Communities

• Applied Social Work Practice with Individuals, Family and Whānau

• Applied Professional Practice

• Te Weu

• Applied Social Research

• Advanced Social Work Practice

• Advanced Professional Practice

• Te More

• Advanced Social Policy and Community Development

• Integrated Professional Practice

• Rural Social Work (Elective)

• Social Work Practice with Children and Youth (Elective)

• Social Work and Whānau and/or Family Based Violence (Elective)

• Specialist Social Work Practice Directed Study (Elective)

• Social Work Practice in Specialist Fields (Elective)