Bachelor of Social Work

About this programme

Become a registered social worker to support the wellbeing of individuals, families, whānau, and diverse communities by helping them through challenging situations, and advocating for environmental sustainability, social justice and social change.

Entry requirements

• All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. Massey University entry requirements The Bachelor of Social Work is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet. To enter the Bachelor of Social Work qualification you will: meet the requirements set down by the Social Workers Registration Act 2003 for registration as a social worker in Aotearoa New Zealand in terms of being “fit and proper persons to practise social work”. provide a curriculum vitae which includes your academic and work history over the last 10 years (including things like parental or caregiving leaves) provide a personal statement explaining why you wish to enter the social work qualification and profession provide details of 2 character referees - these must not be family or friends if you are transferring into the BSW from another social work qualification, please provide a referee from that social work qualification as an additional referee provide details of any convictions or charges pending in Aotearoa New Zealand and/or overseas, Please note that the Criminal Records 'Clean Slate' Act 2004 does not apply to all qualifications and disclosure of any previous convictions is required. complete the vetting service request and consent form for an Aotearoa New Zealand Police check provide a current police certificate from any overseas countries you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years. undertake an interview (if required). Application closing date Applications close on 31 January (Semester One) and 10 June (Semester Two). English language requirements To study this qualification you must meet Massey's English language competency requirements. If English, Māori or New Zealand sign language is not your first language, you will need to provide official evidence of your English language competency in the form of: an IELTS test with an overall academic score of at least 6.5, with no band score less than 6.5, taken within the preceding 2 years; or a TOEFL internet-based test (IBT) score of 85 or higher with a writing score of 22; or at least 2 years of successful study in a New Zealand secondary school, with at least 10 Level 2 NCEA credits in Literacy (5 reading and 5 writing); or equivalent. Massey University English language requirements