Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
Study Discipline: Social Sciences
Study Programme Details
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Admission Sessions: Autumn Session, Spring Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Embark on a transformative journey with the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours at UC, renowned as Aotearoa New Zealand’s pioneering Social Work program. Our interdisciplinary curriculum seamlessly blends theory with hands-on practice, equipping you for a diverse array of people-centric professions.
Engage deeply with contemporary issues and future trends in the field, cultivating a profound understanding of societal challenges and innovative solutions. Through immersive learning experiences, you’ll develop the skills and insight to navigate personal and systemic obstacles to wellness, unlocking the boundless potential within individuals and communities.
Overview
Fuel your passion for social change with a curriculum tailored to your interests in mental health, child welfare, criminal justice, aging, and more. Immerse yourself in real-world scenarios through extensive fieldwork placements, comprising 75% of your final year. Benefit from intimate class sizes, fostering close collaboration with faculty and peers.
Upon graduation, seize opportunities in social work both locally and abroad, leveraging a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the UK and Australia for seamless career transitions.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
- CAE or CPE: Minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
- IELTS Academic: Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listeningNZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3
- NZCEL: Level 4 – Academic endorsement.
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE with an overall score of 50
- TOEFL iBT: Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening
Year 1:
- HSRV103 Violence in Society
- SOWK101 Introduction to Social Policy
- SOWK102 Social Services in Aotearoa
- SOWK104 Youth Realities
- MAOR108 Te Patu a Maui: The Treaty of Waitangi — facing and overcoming colonisation OR MAOR165 Tuakiri: Culture and Identity
- Three elective courses
Year 2:
- SOWK202 Human Behaviour and Human Systems
- SOWK203 Social Policy, Social Justice and Activism
- SOWK205 Social Work and Community Engagement
- SOWK206 Communication for Practice
- SOWK212 Family Violence
- MAOR212 Māori and Indigenous Development
- MAOR219 Te Tiriti: The Treaty of Waitangi
- One elective course
Year 3:
- SOWK301 Theory, Methods and Integration
- SOWK303 Mental Health
- SOWK304 Tino Rangatiratanga and Mana Motuhake in Practice
- SOWK308 Social Work Principles and Skills
- SOWK340 Practice Research for Social Work
Year 4:
- SOWK490 Social Work Practice Integration Research Project
- SOWK491 Field Education 1
- SOWK492 Field Education 2
- Domestic — $6,846
- International — $32,313
Future Career Outcomes
Join a distinguished network of alumni making tangible impacts in diverse sectors worldwide. Explore dynamic career paths shaped by evolving industry demands, where your honed skills in advocacy, communication, and critical thinking are highly sought after.
Related Career Pathways
Child Welfare Officer, Clinical Social Worker, Community Development Coordinator, Mental Health Counselor, School Social Worker
Visa Requirements:
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