Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)(BSW(Hons))
Duration
4 Years
Fee
NZ$41,594
Level
Bachelor
Next Intake
TBA
Entry Score
N/A
Course Information
University
University of AucklandCountry
New Zealand
Duration
4 Years
Level
Bachelor
Fee
NZ$41,594
Disciplines
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Career Opportunities
Social Worker (Child, Family, or Community)
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Case Manager
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Mental Health Support Worker
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School Social Worker
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Hospital or Clinical Social Worker
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Youth Worker or Juvenile Justice Officer
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NGO/INGO Program Officer
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Disability Services Coordinator
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Substance Abuse Counselor
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Policy Analyst or Advocacy Officer
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Community Development Officer
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Pursue Master’s in Social Work (MSW) or related fields
Course Structure
Part 1 (120 points)
| Course Code | Course Title | Type | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCWORK 100 | Ko Wai Au, Ko Wai Koe, Ko Wai Tātou | Compulsory core | 30 |
| SOCWORK 101 | Social Work and Social Justice | Compulsory core | 30 |
| SOCWORK 102 | He Tāngata: People in Context | Compulsory core | 30 |
| - | General Education Course | General Education | 15 |
| - | General Education Course | General Education | 15 |
Part 2 (120 points)
| Course Code | Course Title | Type | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCWORK 200 | Ngā Pou for Mana-enhancing Practice | Compulsory core | 30 |
| SOCWORK 201 | Culturally Responsive Practice | Compulsory core | 30 |
| SOCWORK 202 | Law, Policy and Social Action | Compulsory core | 30 |
| SOCWORK 214 | Social Work Theories and Skills | Compulsory core | 30 |
Part 3 (120 points)
| Course Code | Course Title | Type | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCWORK 311 | Social Work Process and Practice | Compulsory core | 15 |
| SOCWORK 312 | Applied Social Research | Compulsory core | 15 |
| SOCWORK 315 | Organisations and Management | Compulsory core | 15 |
| SOCWORK 317 | Supervised Field Practice and Professional Development 1 | Compulsory core | 30 |
| SOCHLTH 313 | Mental Health in Social Practice | Compulsory core | 15 |
| SOCCHFAM 332 | Working with Children and Families | Compulsory core | 15 |
| - | Elective Course | Elective | 15 |
Part 4 (120 points)
| Course Code | Course Title | Type | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCWORK 711 | Social Work Interventions for Best Practice | Compulsory core | 15 |
| SOCWORK 713 | The Social Work Discourse | Compulsory core | 15 |
| SOCWORK 780 A & B | Social Work Honours Research Project | Compulsory core | 30 |
| SOCWORK 715 | Supervised Field Practice and Professional Development | Compulsory core | 30 |
| SOCWORK 726 | Practice with Communities | Compulsory core | 15 |
| - | Elective Course | Elective | 15 |
About the Course
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) programme provides an opportunity for high-achieving Bachelor of Social Work students to complete their study in social work at postgraduate level while still completing their degree in four years.
Students who have completed the third year of the four-year BSW programme with a high GPA are eligible for entry.
By completing your programme with honours, you will develop an advanced level of critical and analytical ability and gain a particular strength in developing evidence-led approaches and interventions in social work practice.