Postgraduate Certificate in Social Work

Note: This programme is covered by the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Amendment Order 2021. Students are required to provide details of their vaccination status on enrolment.

Most students undertaking postgraduate study in social work are in full-time practice and study part-time.

Massey is the only university in New Zealand that offers post-qualifying social work courses by distance, so you can study wherever you like, to fit in with your other commitments. This certificate is taught online and some courses have contact workshops.

You will:

• extend your knowledge in your chosen area of social work practice
• develop skills that allow the pursuit of scholarly interest in your chosen fields of social work practice
• master theoretical issues and research methods
• critically read and analyse bodies of knowledge
• apply knowledge to your own contexts
• develop cultural competence in working with Maori and other diverse cultural groups.

You'll learn from highly experienced academics and professional social workers.

There is always plenty of help at hand. Along with contact with your lecturers, learning consultants in the Centre for Teaching and Learning are available to support your study and academic writing skills. Each library has a subject librarian who supports you on campus or at a distance.

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

• review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
• contact us through the Enquire button on this page.