Bachelor of Social Work – BSW
Social Services
A course by
Massey University
Become a registered social worker to support the wellbeing of individuals, families, whānau, and diverse communities, helping them through challenging situations, while advocating for environmental sustainability, social justice and social change.
NZ$31,440
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Become eligible for registration as a social worker
Graduates may apply for provisional registration as a social worker, meeting the requirements of the Social Workers Registration Board.
Understand and apply social work theory and practice
Develop a strong foundation in social work theories, social policy, group dynamics, and culturally responsive practice.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Massey University equips students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed for a life-long career in social work. Recognised by the Social Workers Registration Board, graduates are eligible for provisional registration as social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand. The degree incorporates Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and includes compulsory supervised field placements. Delivered primarily by distance, students complete in-person workshops at either Manawatū or Auckland campus. The programme covers society, policy, community engagement, decolonising practice, Māori and Pacific perspectives, ethics, law, management, and leadership in the social services.
Course Content
- The Sociological Imagination
- Creating a Foundation for Social and Community Work
- Identity Development in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Social Policy: An Introduction
- Engaging with Māori
- Environmental Sustainability in Social and Community Work
- Foundation of Interpersonal Skills for the Helping Professions
- Human Development
- Te Kawenata o Waitangi: The Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand Society
- Kura Mai Tawhiti: Māori Knowledge
- Introduction to Social Research for Social Work and Social Policy
- Preparation for Field Education
- Social Policy and Government
- A Relational Framework for Social Work Theory and Practice
- Tangata Moana Perspectives and Practices for Transformation
- Ethics, Values and Law in Social Work and Social Policy
- Integrated Social Work Practice – Decolonising Social Work
- Community Development
- Māua ko Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Developing Practice
- Field Education I
- Social Policy: Political Theories and Approaches
- Integrated Social Work Practice – Authentising Practice
- Ahurea ki uta, Ahurea ki tai
Build towards these roles
Social WorkerCommunity Development WorkerPolicy AnalystYouth WorkerDisability Support WorkerCase ManagerSocial Services ManagerAdvocate
