Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Entry requirements

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

Entry to the Bachelor of Social Work First year – general entry requirements If you have done no prior tertiary study, you will initially enrol in the Social Work Pre-Professional programme for your first and second years of study. The Social Work Pre-Professional programme is subject to the same general entry requirements as general bachelors' degrees at Otago. Third year – selection by committee Admission to the third year of the Bachelor of Social Work degree is based on your academic record (either in the Social Work Pre-professional programme or other prior tertiary study) and personal suitability. You will need to provide referees' reports and consent to a Children's Act safety check. For detailed information, please refer to: Undergraduate study in Social Work General entry requirements A university entrance qualification is essential for admission to the University of Otago for all types of programmes. You must also be at least 16 years of age by the first day of classes in your period of study and meet English language requirements. Domestic students You need to have met the New Zealand University Entrance standard, based on your achievement in secondary school or other prior study. Learn about the different categories for achieving University Entrance and what information you may need to provide with your application. University Entrance International students Check recognised entry qualifications by country, and find out what documents you need to provide for a suc