Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social and Community Work (Applied) in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
39,319
(c. USD22,783.39)
Attendance
Full-time
The Master of Social and Community Work (Applied) (MSCW(Applied)) program provides bachelor's degree holders with the necessary training to enter professional social work. It also serves experienced social workers seeking formal accreditation in the field.
The MSCW(Applied) curriculum addresses essential aspects of social work, including practice methodologies, family and child services, community organizations and policy frameworks, Māori and Indigenous practice principles, along with research and assessment techniques. Participants will undertake two practical placements with social service providers, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of certified social work professionals.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) on the advice of the Social Work Admissions Committee.
Every applicant shall
be a graduate, having completed an undergraduate degree programme of at least 360 points in an area considered to be suitable as background for postgraduate study in Social Work,
have achieved an average grade of at least B in the 300-level major-subject papers for the applicant's undergraduate degree programme,
provide evidence, to the satisfaction of the Social Work Admissions Committee, that the applicant is a fit and proper person to be a social work student. This shall normally be evaluated through character references and assessment of evidence of practice experience in community or voluntary organisations and/or a period of professional social work/social services employment. Additionally, applicants must consent to checks in light of the Children's Act 2014, which shall include verification from the New Zealand Police and Department of Courts (and/or equivalent for international applicants) that the applicant has no undeclared criminal charges or convictions, and
provide evidence of prior skills or formal training in: Mori language and culture, the Treaty of Waitangi, social issues in New Zealand society, social research methods, and human development. International applicants shall be assessed as to whether they require further study on issues in New Zealand society. For some applicants, experience and skills in these areas may have been gained through employment or other relevant experience.
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who is not a graduate may be considered on the basis of alternative qualifications or appropriate training and experience in management, administration, or leadership in social service organisations. Applicants must provide proof of experience and performance equivalent to that acquired in completing an undergraduate degree. The applicant must also provide evidence of ability to undertake advanced-level academic study. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may require such an applicant to pass one or more prescribed papers either before admission or concurrently with the programme.
IELTS: overall score of 7.0, with no individual band below 7.0
TOEFL iBT: overall score of 95, with a writing score of 22.
Every applicant shall
be a graduate, having completed an undergraduate degree programme of at least 360 points in an area considered to be suitable as background for postgraduate study in Social Work,
have achieved an average grade of at least B in the 300-level major-subject papers for the applicant's undergraduate degree programme,
provide evidence, to the satisfaction of the Social Work Admissions Committee, that the applicant is a fit and proper person to be a social work student. This shall normally be evaluated through character references and assessment of evidence of practice experience in community or voluntary organisations and/or a period of professional social work/social services employment. Additionally, applicants must consent to checks in light of the Children's Act 2014, which shall include verification from the New Zealand Police and Department of Courts (and/or equivalent for international applicants) that the applicant has no undeclared criminal charges or convictions, and
provide evidence of prior skills or formal training in: Mori language and culture, the Treaty of Waitangi, social issues in New Zealand society, social research methods, and human development. International applicants shall be assessed as to whether they require further study on issues in New Zealand society. For some applicants, experience and skills in these areas may have been gained through employment or other relevant experience.
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who is not a graduate may be considered on the basis of alternative qualifications or appropriate training and experience in management, administration, or leadership in social service organisations. Applicants must provide proof of experience and performance equivalent to that acquired in completing an undergraduate degree. The applicant must also provide evidence of ability to undertake advanced-level academic study. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may require such an applicant to pass one or more prescribed papers either before admission or concurrently with the programme.
IELTS: overall score of 7.0, with no individual band below 7.0
TOEFL iBT: overall score of 95, with a writing score of 22.
Tuition
NZD
39,319