Overview

The Master of Applied Social Work at Massey University is designed for those with relevant practice experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

Key facts

That could include psychology, education, law, medicine, nursing, sociology, anthropology, theology or case management, or other related disciplines.

This qualification will prepare you for practice and registration as a social worker in Aotearoa New Zealand and other English-speaking countries, subject to their registration regulations.

You will be able to make cutting-edge contributions to your discipline. You’ll benefit from our practical, research-informed, forward-thinking and academically credible courses. They’ll help you contribute to knowledge-building in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.

Career

A social work degree means you can work in many different areas.

You could be a programme facilitator working in the community or you could be a health social worker in a hospital.

You might choose to be a policy expert working with government.

Or, you could travel overseas to work in remote communities. The options are endless – and endlessly meaningful.

Social workers make a difference in many areas around the world including:

hospitals and primary health care
iwi and kaupapa Māori services
mental health and addictions
voluntary and community organisations and government organisations
child protection
youth justice
housing
offenders
residential care
management and supervision
national and international non-government organisations
tertiary education
community work and community development
refugees and migrants
city councils
schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social and Community Work Theory and Practice

Social Policy Analysis

Applied Research in Social Work

Field Work Practice

Management in the Social Services
Māori Development and the Social Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Social Work Human Resource Management View 13 other Masters in Social Work in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

have been awarded or qualified for an undergraduate degree, either in the social sciences (such as social and cultural studies, psychology, human development) or an alternative degree with substantial relevant experience in a social or community setting
hold a driver’s licence that is valid in New Zealand unless otherwise exempted
be selected into the programme on the basis of a process which includes:
- providing a personal statement explaining why you wish to enter the social work programme and profession
- providing two character referees – these must not be family or friends
- providing a curriculum vitae that includes academic and work history
- undertaking an interview.

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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

38840 NZD / year

≈ 38840 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10652 NZD / year

≈ 10652 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Applied Social Work.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Palmerston North

Funding

Scholarships Information

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