Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work – PGDipSW
Social Services
A course by
Massey University
Advance your social work career with Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work (PGDipSW), offered by distance learning for working professionals. Deepen your expertise in specialist practice, research, management, and cultural competence.
NZ$10,652
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Extend specialist knowledge
Advance understanding in your chosen area of social work practice and apply new knowledge in your own professional context.
Appraise and apply social work research
Read, interpret, and critically evaluate the latest research methodologies and findings in social work.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work (PGDipSW) at Massey University is designed for professionally qualified and registered social workers seeking advanced professional development. The programme provides opportunities to extend knowledge in specific areas of social work, critically appraise research, engage with contemporary practice and policy, and develop leadership skills. Students can deepen their understanding of cultural competence as it relates to Māori and diverse communities. The qualification is delivered via distance, allowing flexibility for working professionals, and prepares graduates for advanced and supervisory roles in social work.
Course Content
- Advanced Research Methods
- Mana Whenua social work theories and practice (Whakamana Tangata)
- Tangata Moana social practice, policy and action
- Social Diversity and Professional Practice
- Clinical Supervision Theory and Practice
- Leadership, Management and Clinical Supervision
- Advanced Study of Social Issues and Practice Theories
- Transforming Practice
- Whānau and Family-centred Practice
- Mental Health, Addictions and Social Work
- Theorising Today’s Social Policy for the Future
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work with Honours or equivalent.
Build towards these roles
Advanced practitioner roles in social workClinical supervisor and mentorLeadership and management positions in human servicesSpecialist and advanced practice in areas such as mental health, addiction, whānau and family-centered practice, and policy
Build skills in these industries
Social WorkSocial ServicesHealth and Community Services
