Find solutions to social challenges, create positive change and build fairer, stronger communities.
Programme overview
This programme will equip you with the knowledge and experience to make a difference in the community as a practising social worker.
Taught by registered social workers and internationally recognised academics, you will learn through an integrated approach that combines a variety of disciplines – including psychology, sociology and law. You will also spend approximately 24 weeks out on practicum, experiencing first-hand what it's like to be a social worker.
This is a professional qualification, recognised by the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board. This means you will be eligible to apply for registration here and overseas.
Programme structure
This is a four-year degree programme in which you'll have the opportunity to enter into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) programme in Year 4. The sample programme structure outlined below is for the Bachelor of Social Work. For its unique programme structure in Year 4, please see the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Where could this programme take you?
There is a high demand for social workers in New Zealand and overseas. With a Bachelor of Social Work you will be qualified as a social worker and able to work in a wide range of fields. This degree is recognised by the Social Workers Registration Board, allowing you to apply for social work registration here and overseas.
Jobs related to this programme
Child protection officer; family/whanau worker
Community development coordinator
Disability support worker; elder abuse and support worker; refugee and migrant case manager
Manager or supervisor; researcher
Mental health and addiction support worker
Social worker, including in a hospital, school or aged care setting
Working in the justice system as a probation officer, youth justice worker or prison social worker
Youth worker
Further study options
Master of Social Work
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory
Master of Counselling
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2 Maret 2026
University of Auckland
City Campus,
Alfred Nathan House, 24 Princes Street,
AUCKLAND CITY,
Auckland Central,
1010, New Zealand
Secondary school qualifications
You need to have one of the following:
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 7.0 and no bands less than 7.0
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