Bachelor of Social Work with Honours

Bachelor (Honours)

The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours (BSW(Hons)) at UC is Aotearoa New Zealand's most established Social Work programme. This highly regarded interdisciplinary degree will engage you in both theory and practice, preparing you for a wide range of people-related work.

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Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

BSW(Hons)

Domestic Fees

$6,660 per year / $26,640 total

International Fees

$30,738 per year / $122,952 total

About this course

The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours (BSW(Hons)) at UC is Aotearoa New Zealand's most established Social Work programme. This highly regarded interdisciplinary degree will engage you in both theory and practice, preparing you for a wide range of people-related work.

The BSW(Hons) is ideal for those with a commitment to working with others in overcoming personal and institutional barriers to wellbeing, and promoting the full potential of people.

Entry requirements

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

Vaccines required

The government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. This qualification requires students to undertake placements in the community, including in schools/kura, community and social services, and/or health/medical facilities.

For this qualification, you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.

Recommended preparation

Entry to the first year of the BSW(Hons) is open to everyone with entry to the University.

While no particular secondary school subjects are required, a background in subjects promoting communication skills such as English, history, geography, or te reo Maori is useful. Volunteer work in the community is also good preparation.

Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

Gain practical experience through the two fieldwork placements in the fourth year of your degree.
The combination of theory and practice sets you up with the values, knowledge, and skills needed to work in the social work profession.
Graduates are working as community development workers, counsellors, social workers, youth workers, policy analysts, educators, and more.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.