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Bachelor of Social Work

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Program Overview

Gain the skills and understanding needed to help people during crucial times in their lives. You will develop the attributes for professional social work practice in New Zealand as you engage in study integrating practice and community within the classroom. This programme is underpinned by a philosophy of bi-culturalism and anti-oppressive practice. Our four year programme will take you from the fundamentals of professionalism, research skills, critical thinking and informed decision making, in your first year through to your second, third and fourth years when you will take these skills to an advanced level.

Program Key Stats

$21710 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects English or an approved literacy subject science or mathematics (preferably physics or mathematics), one other subject from the list of approved subjects* (preference given to physics, biology, chemistry and mathematics) and Literacy- 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards, Test scores: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAE

Career Options

  • Clinical Social Worker
  • Psychiatric Social Worker
  • Child and Family Social Worker
  • Social and Human Service Assistant
  • Healthcare Social Worker

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