Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work (PGDipSW)
Social Services
A course by
University of Auckland
Advance your career with the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work, focusing on advanced approaches, interventions, and research in social work practice.
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply advanced approaches and interventions
Graduates will be able to utilise advanced approaches and interventions in social work practice.
Examine and apply current research
Understand and engage critically with current research in social work.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work (PGDipSW) is designed for practising or aspiring social workers seeking to deepen their knowledge of advanced approaches, interventions, and research in social work. This diploma provides a pathway to the Master of Social Work and prepares graduates for advanced professional responsibility, leadership, and specialist practice in social work.
Course Content
- Advanced approaches and interventions in social work practice
- Current research in social work
- Education Professional Studies
- Professional Counselling
- Professional Supervision
- Social Work Child and Family Practice
- Social Work Health Practice
- Social Work Youth Practice
- Research Methods: Research Methodologies (EDUCSW 700) or Māori and Indigenous Research (EDUC 787)
Entry Requirements
A relevant bachelor's degree (typically in Social Work or related discipline).
A research methods course (EDUCSW 700 or EDUC 787) is required for direct progression to the Master of Social Work thesis or research pathway.
Build towards these roles
Social worker in a range of settings and servicesLeadership and management roles in social work
Build skills in these industries
Social ServicesCommunity ServicesEducation
