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. This programme is a social work qualification, which 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 practise the skills you need to be work-ready when you graduate.

For this programme you will need the following: If you're 20 years or older: 1. Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate your success in the programme. If you're under the age of 20: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau If English is not your first language you will need one or more of the following: 1. Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance 2. Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency 3. Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years