Bachelor of Social Work

Overview

Bachelor of Social Work is listed by Ara Institute of Canterbury as a Bachelor at NZQF Level 7.

What you will study

Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.

Who may find it relevant

No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.

Programme structure

Published duration: 4 Years (part-time options available).

Fees context

Entry requirements

New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include:14 credits at Level 3 in each of: English or an approved literacy* subjecttwo other subjects from the list of approved subjects* andLiteracy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing, andNumeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)OR NZ2992 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) or equivalentOR If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. Full requirements: https://www.ara.ac.nz/products/programme/ch4051-stru-bachelor-of-social-work/

What if English is not my first Language? If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, please book a PTE Academic test through the Ara Examination Centre or complete an NZQA-approved English language test in your home country. IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test. All students for whom English is not their first language will be informed of the SWRB requirement of IELTS 7.0 Academic for registration. Full requirements: https://www.ara.ac.nz/products/programme/ch4051-stru-bachelor-of-social-work/