Master of Social Work MSW
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
The Master of Social Work prepares you for advanced professional responsibility in social work.
You will learn about advanced approaches and interventions in social work practice as you develop knowledge, skills and experience in critiquing and undertaking social work research to enhance your practice.
The programme enables social work practitioners to undertake further study in subjects related to their professional practice and then undertake research in an area of special interest.
This postgraduate programme is for qualified social workers. If you are looking for a postgraduate programme in order to become a qualified social worker, see the Master of Social Work (Professional).
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
- Study option
Research 120 points
Grade required
GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Postgraduate qualification in social work
- Study option
Research 240 points
Grade required
GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Bachelor of Social Work
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Further programme requirements
You may need to take an approved 30-point research methods course if this was not included in your postgraduate diploma or honours degree.
About the provider
Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s
largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each
year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.
As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.
From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.
Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..