The four year programme will take you from the fundamentals of professionalism, research skills, critical thinking and informed decision making. Each year has an integrated practice course where learning is linked to the practice environment. In the second, third and fourth years integrated practice includes significant time in social work agencies.

NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) or equivalent (International Baccalaureate, Cambridge examination); Proof of English proficiency: Evidence of good character and personal attributes via two referee reports and a 500-word personal statement; Current Class 1 Drivers Licence unless medical verification is provided in relation to a disability or impairment that prohibits the applicant from being able to drive; Consent to Disclosure of Information - Successful applicants will be required to complete a New Zealand Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form. The form will be sent to the NZ Police Vetting Service, and returned in confidence to the Head of Department