Bachelor of Social Work
Social Services
A course by
Wintec
Gain the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to work as a social worker supporting individuals, families, whānau, and communities, with a focus on social justice, human rights, and collaborative professional practice.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 4 years
This course requires 35 hours per week
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Promote human rights and social justice
Advocate for social change and the rights of individuals and groups within a diverse society.
Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary contexts
Function effectively within teams, organisations, and community groups comprising different professions.
Work with diverse groups
Engage and support individuals, families, whānau, and communities from multicultural and indigenous backgrounds.
What You're Signing Up For
This four-year Bachelor of Social Work prepares graduates for roles as professional social workers. Students gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience across a variety of social work fields and environments, including placements. The curriculum covers human rights, social justice, bicultural practice, multi-disciplinary teamwork, methods for working with diverse communities, and ethical and legislative frameworks. On completion, graduates are eligible for provisional registration with the Social Workers Registration Board and can enter practice in areas like healthcare, schools, government, and community organisations.
Course Content
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Introduction to Social Work Skills
- Fields of Practice in Social Work
- Te Pū and Cultural Identity
- Sociology (Te Hapori)
- Human Development (Te Whanaketanga)
- Psychology (Te Hinengaro)
- Applied Social Policy
- Introduction to Social Research
- Social Work Practice with Groups and Communities
- 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
- Elective topics such as Rural Social Work, Social Work with Children and Youth, Health Social Work, Family and Whānau Violence, Addiction Issues
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 3 with 60 credits at Level 3 or higher and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher, including literacy and numeracy requirements.
OR a relevant qualification at Level 4 on the NZQF.
Candidates must meet SWRB Fit and Proper criteria, including safety (police vetting) checks.
Applicants aged 20+ without standard entry may be considered for special admission.
International applicants must have an IELTS academic score of 6.5 across all components or equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Social Services
Community Health
Education
Health and Wellbeing
Future employment opportunities might be
Social Worker (various settings: schools, hospitals, NGOs, government)
Community Support Worker
Advocate
Specialist Social Work Practice Roles
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