Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) BSW(Hons)
Social Services
A course by
University of Auckland
Advance your study in social work and develop evidence-led practice through the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at the University of Auckland. This four-year programme offers high-achieving students the chance to complete postgraduate-level social work study within their undergraduate degree.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop evidence-led social work practice
Gain advanced skills in designing and delivering interventions based on research evidence and critical analysis.
Advanced critical and analytical ability
Achieve a higher level of analytical thinking and critical reflection in social work contexts.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is designed for students seeking advanced skills and knowledge in social work, allowing high achievers to complete postgraduate-level study by their fourth year. The first three years mirror the standard Bachelor of Social Work, with the final year including 700-level courses and a research project. Graduates develop critical analytical skills and experience in developing evidence-led social work practices, preparing them for a wide range of roles or further study.
Course Content
- Critical and analytical approaches to social work practice
- Advanced social work interventions and best practice
- Culturally responsive practice
- Law, policy, and social action
- Working with children and families
- Mental health in social practice
- Field practice and professional development
- Applied social research
- Practice with communities
- Research project in an area of interest
- General Education courses
- Electives
Entry Requirements
Completion of the third year of the Bachelor of Social Work with a high GPA (typically GPA of 5 or above)
Build towards these roles
Social workerMental health and addiction support workerChild protection managerRefugee and migrant case managerCommunity development coordinatorYouth workerDisability support workerProbation officer
