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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.
Taught 240 points
GPA 5.0
Part 1
Theories and Skills in Social Work Practice (Compulsory core course)
Developing Social Work Professional Identity (Compulsory core course)
Social Work in the New Zealand Context (Compulsory core course)
Applied Social Work Research Methods (Compulsory core course)
Supervised Field Placement I (Practicum)
Part 2
Social Work in Statutory Settings (Compulsory core course)
The Social Work Discourse (Compulsory core course)
Professional Social Work Research in Practice (Compulsory core course)
Supervised Field Placement II (Practicum)
Working with Grief and Loss (Compulsory core course)
Health, Social Justice and Practice (Elective course)
The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 6.5 in each component).
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