Bachelor of Social Work with Honours 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

34,880 NZDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Social WorkMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

BSW

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The BSW(Hons) at UC is Aotearoa New Zealand’s most established Social Work programme. This highly regarded interdisciplinary degree will engage you in both theory and practice, preparing you for a wide range of people-related work.

The BSW(Hons) is ideal for those with a commitment to working with others in overcoming personal and institutional barriers to wellbeing, and promoting the full potential of people.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

BSW

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The BSW(Hons) at UC is Aotearoa New Zealand’s most established Social Work programme. This highly regarded interdisciplinary degree will engage you in both theory and practice, preparing you for a wide range of people-related work.

The BSW(Hons) is ideal for those with a commitment to working with others in overcoming personal and institutional barriers to wellbeing, and promoting the full potential of people.

Admission Requirements

50+
169+
74+
24+
80+
12+
6+
To enrol in the degree, you will need:
  • University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
  • If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements.


Recommended preparation


Entry to the first year of the BSW(Hons) is open to everyone with entry to the University.


While no particular secondary school subjects are required, a background in subjects promoting communication skills such as English, history, geography, or te reo Māori is useful. Volunteer work in the community is also good preparation.

4 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,692 NZD
International
34,880 NZD

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