
Overview
The Master of Social Work from University of Auckland prepares you for advanced professional responsibility in social work.
You will learn advanced approaches and interventions in social work practice, and develop knowledge, skills and experience in critiquing and undertaking social work research to enhance your practice.
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
Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Family Counselling
- Pastoral Care and Counselling in Schools
- The Practice of Professional Supervision
- Advanced Approaches in Professional Supervision
- Managing & Developing People in Human Services
- Special Topic: Practice Teaching and Learning
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Language
Credits
120 or 240
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology View 16 other Masters in Social Work in New ZealandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
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.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
-
International
25159 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25159 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
5586 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5586 USD per year during 12 months.
- Domestic: NZ$7,782 – $7,934.40
- International: NZ$35,048
Living costs for Auckland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.