Master of Applied Social Work

If you want to become a registered social worker, but dont have a bachelors degree in social work, then this qualification is right for you. The Master of Applied Social Work is designed for those with relevant practice experience, or a bachelors degree in a related discipline. 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.

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsThe Master of Applied Social Work is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.To enter the Master of Applied Social Work you willhave 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 settinghold a driver's licence that is valid in New Zealand unless otherwise exemptedbe selected into the qualification on the basis of a process which includesproviding a personal statement explaining why you wish to enter the social work programme and professionproviding two character referees these must not be family or friendsproviding a curriculum vitae that includes academic and work historyInternational English Language Requirements an IELTS test with an overall academic score of at least 6.5 with no band score less than 6.5 taken within the preceding two years ora TOEFL internet-based test (IBT) score of 85 or higher with a writing score of 22 orat least two years of successful study in a New Zealand secondary school with at least 10 Level 2 NCEA credits in literacy (five reading and five writing) or equivalent.