Bachelor of Social Practice

Are you after a career where you can help individuals, whānau, groups, and communities enhance their individual and collective wellbeing? Are you passionate about empowering people around you and creating social change? Our Bachelor of Social Practice will prepare you for employment and registration in social work and community development with basic skills in counselling. This programme comprehensively trains students to be social practitioners who are able to apply their skills to the ever-changing demands of employers, clients, and the community. Tailor the Bachelor of Social Practice to suit your career path in either social work or community development. This will allow you to develop and practice the skills you need to be work-ready when you graduate. You’ll develop the ability to practice social work and community development with culturally diverse groups in an appropriate and inclusive manner. You’ll also develop a sound understanding of, and ability to promote, human rights, social justice and change, as well as empowerment and liberation of different groups and communities by promoting civil and legal rights. At Unitec, we value your experience and are interested in helping you develop your practice and profession. If you are a practitioner who is interested in undertaking a work-based project and/or research, our may be just what you're looking for. Scholarship We have up to 3 Bachelor of Social Practice scholarships available, worth $2,000 each. Find out more information below! If you feel the Master of Applied Practice could suit you and/or if you have further questions about this programme, please contact: Geoff Bridgman (09) 815 4321 ext. 7464 Currently enrolled in our three-year Bachelor of Social Practice programme? Don't worry, you can still view your course details .

You must have completed at least one of the following: NCEA entry requirements; A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from an approved subject list , 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework, 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework, And meet one of the English entry requirements; University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page . Successful completion of the Unitec Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga Level 3 with a relevant pathway, where appropriate;Or Certificate of University Preparation (Level 4) Or Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 4) Don’t meet these Academic requirements? If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online , and we’ll be in touch about your next steps. If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply ; your eligibility will be determined at the interview. Non-academic requirements The following Programme requirements must be met prior to admission; Consent to a Safety Check that meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children's Act), including: Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes; Consent to a Police vetting check ; Complete a self-declaration of medical conditions form . Provide a curriculum vitae and a personal statement indicating their motives for applying for admission to the degree Provide evidence of computer literacy through the achievement of a level 3 computer course or equivalent; A current full driver's license (NZ license or acceptable international equivalent, subject to exemption on the grounds of disability) before commencing CSTU7922 Social Practice Practicum 1 in Year Three