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Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

University of Otago · Dunedin, New Zealand

About this programme

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a four-year degree that qualifies students to apply for registration as Social Workers in New Zealand.

Programme facts

Level
Undergraduate
Field
Social
Duration
4 years
Tuition
NZD 36,000 / year
Study mode
Full-time
Intake
February, July

Entry requirements

  • International students need a secondary-school qualification recognised as equivalent to New Zealand University Entrance. Widely accepted qualifications include Cambridge International A-levels (typically at least 120 NZ Tariff points), the IB Diploma (minimum 24 points), and many recognised national qualifications assessed country-by-country. Applicants who do not meet direct entry can qualify through a foundation-year programme or one year of study at an institution of university standing. Some programmes require specific subjects, and a satisfactory level of English is required.

Visa

Application fee
NZD 850 (online application fee)
Proof of funds
NZD 20,000/yr
Processing time
Up to 8 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (1)