Bachelor of Social Work | Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Social Services
A course by
EIT
Prepare for a meaningful career helping individuals, families, and communities with EIT’s Bachelor of Social Work (and Bachelor of Social Work Honours). This four-year degree includes professional placements and equips you for provisional registration as a social worker in New Zealand.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 4 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop empathy and professionalism
Graduates will be empathic, non-judgmental, respectful, resilient and self-aware, and demonstrate professional integrity and authenticity.
Apply reflective and critical approaches
Use critical thinking and reflection in social work practice, including effective use of supervision, professional development, and self-care.
Promote social justice and human rights
Be able to work to create social change, promote social justice, and uphold human rights in local and global contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
Make a positive difference in your community with EIT's Bachelor of Social Work. This degree prepares students for professional practice in social work within diverse settings, focusing on bicultural competence, community development, advocacy, and social justice. Graduates are equipped to assist a wide range of clients and are eligible for provisional registration with the Social Workers Registration Board. An Honours pathway is available for high-achieving students in the final year.
Course Content
- Bicultural social work context in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Social justice and human rights promotion
- Professional social work placements in agencies
- Critical and reflective social work practice
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi and implications for practice
- Professional literacy (academic, research, information, digital, numeracy)
- Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) Code of Ethics
- Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) Code of Conduct
- Supervision and ongoing professional development
What you need to know first
University Entrance (UE) or 60 credits at Level 4 or above from an approved programme
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Social Services
Healthcare
Community Development
Future employment opportunities might be
Social worker in government agencies (e.g. Oranga Tamariki, Te Whatu Ora)
Employment in schools, hospitals, and mental health services
Roles in community groups and iwi social services