Overview

The Master of Social Work from University of Auckland prepares you for advanced professional responsibility in social work.

The programme enables social work practitioners to undertake further study in subjects related to their professional practice and then undertake research in an area of special interest.

This postgraduate programme is for qualified social workers. If you are looking for a postgraduate programme to become a qualified social worker see: Master of Social Work (Professional).

Career

If you are a qualified social worker, this programme will enable you to inquire into an area of interest and prepare you for advanced professional responsibility in your practice.

Jobs related to this programme

Community development worker

Hospital/medical social worker

Industrial relations officer

Policy analyst

Probation officer

Social researcher

Social worker

Youth worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counselling Laboratory

The Counselling Process

Cultural Issues in Counselling

Specialist Counselling Skills and Approaches

Professional Issues in Counselling

Research and Counselling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00
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

120 alternative credits

120 or 240

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Social Work View 13 other Masters in Social Work in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Research 120 points

You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in social work, following an undergraduate degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 5.0.

Research 240 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in social work at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0.

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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

≈ 43674 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9392 NZD / year

≈ 9392 NZD / year

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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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

Scholarships Information

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