Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Social Work

Tauranga, New Zealand

DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's degree

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Mar 2025

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Social Work focuses on developing skills for professional practice in social work. The curriculum emphasizes social justice, ethics, and working with diverse communities. Students engage in hands-on experiences through internships, enhancing their knowledge and competencies in real-world settings.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as social workers, community service managers, and policy analysts. Other paths include roles in mental health services, child welfare, and advocacy organizations. The degree prepares students for various positions in public and private agencies, focusing on supporting individuals and communities effectively.

If you have an interest in social justice and enjoy working with people to improve wellbeing, this qualification will give you the perfect grounding to your future career.

The four-year degree is recognised by the New Zealand Social Workers' Registration Board, and gives you the competency, professional skills and training you need to become a registered social worker.

You learn how to work towards positive health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and families as you develop your knowledge of social policy, social issues and social justice.

Our course is bicultural in its approach and respects the ‘Ako' methodology of teaching and learning from each other. Through research projects, critical analysis of issues, case study discussion and collaborative work, you deepen your understanding of te reo Māori, ethical and cultural safety, and mātauranga Māori approaches to wellbeing.

Practical work placements in years 3 and 4 give you a chance to apply your knowledge to real social work situations and prepare you for professional social work practice.

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