Sorena programme guide
Bachelor of Social Work
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
Bachelor of Social Work is listed by Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) 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 full time: 35 teaching weeks plus 6 weeks of study break. Part-time study is available; students may take up to a maximum of 8 years to complete this programme..
Fees context
NZ$26,576
(per year)
2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.
Not published; 2026 fee shown only
Entry requirements
Academic prerequisites are not published in the catalogue.
All students who do not have English, Māori or New Zealand sign language as their primary language demonstrate either: IELTS academic score of 6.5 academic no band score lower than 6.5, OR TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of 85 or higher with a writing score of 22. These tests must have been completed in one sitting within the previous 2 years. Social Workers Registration Board Policies(external link) Other requirements 1) Candidates must meet the SWRB Fit and Proper criteria for entry. A candidate may be deemed unfit if: a. That person is unable to perform adequately the functions required to practice social work satisfactorily;b. Full requirements: https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/programmes/bachelor-of-social-work