Bachelor of Social Work

Entry requirements

• IELTS6.5 overall

Prerequisites

Academic Requirements New Zealand University Entrance: 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: English or an approved literacy* subject two other subjects from the list of approved subjects* 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 26623, 26626, 26627) OR NZ2992 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) or equivalent OR If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your application for academic entry equivalency. OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) Open Pathway or equivalent. Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same * NZQA approved subjects: see https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/understanding-secondary-quals/university-entrance/ Additional Requirements Provide evidence of good character and personal attributes via two referee reports and a 500-word personal statement. In your application you need to demonstrate formal or informal experience in a social work, social services or a related helping role, and the ability to analyse and relate this ex