Overview

Build on your existing qualification and prepare for a career as a professional social worker. This programme is designed for graduates from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about human well-being, social justice and social change. You will develop advanced knowledge and skills for bicultural social work practice, partnership, and forward-looking social sector leadership, across a range of settings and systems.

This Master of Social Work (Professional) from University of Auckland qualifies graduates to register and practise as a social worker as it meets the requirements of the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Act 2003, plus international professional requirements. It also provides a potential pathway to doctoral study.

Career

This programme is designed to lead you into a career as a registered social worker. For those who already have work experience in the field and a related undergraduate degree, but do not hold a formal social work qualification, this is an effective pathway to increase your salary and career opportunities.

Jobs related to this programme

Case worker for Child Youth and Family

Community development officer

Policy adviser

Probation officer

Social worker

Social worker for a District Health Board

Youth worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories and Skills in Social Work Practice

Developing Social Work Professional Identity

Social Work in the New Zealand Context

Applied Social Work Research Methods

Supervised Field Placement

Social Work in Statutory Settings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Taught 240 points

You must have completed a bachelors degree in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects may include anthropology, education, gender studies, history, law, Māori studies, nursing, population health, psychology, sociology.
You will need a GPA of 5.0 or higher in at least 75 points in Stage III.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

43674 NZD / year

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Citizens or residents

9392 NZD / year

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Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Language

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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