Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught and Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
35,750
(c. USD20,697.64)
Attendance
Full-time
The Master of Social Work (MSW) is an advanced degree designed for seasoned social and community work professionals. This program caters to practitioners seeking to enhance their expertise in Social and Community Work through focused academic study, aligning with professional training principles.
The MSW program typically spans two years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent), involving four postgraduate courses (with a mandatory research methods component) and a 60-point thesis (approximately 20,000 words). This qualification empowers students to critically examine contemporary discussions, research findings, policies, and practices within their specialization area.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Every applicant shall
possess an approved professional social services qualification that entitles them to registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board, or international equivalent, and
have at least two years' proven competence working in the social welfare field, and
present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Every applicant shall
possess an approved professional social services qualification that entitles them to registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board, or international equivalent, and
have at least two years' proven competence working in the social welfare field, and
present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Tuition
NZD
35,750