The Master of Social Work (Applied) offers the opportunity for students with an approved social science degree to complete a recognised professional qualification over two years.
The programme is able to be completed on a part-time basis, which offers some flexibility to those with family or employment commitments.
UC also offers the Master of Social Work involving thesis work.
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Students complete these taught courses as Part I:
SOWK 611 Human Behaviour and Mental Health
SOWK 612 Mana Motuhake, a Bicultural Analysis
SOWK 614 Social Work Theory, Research and Practice
SOWK 615 Social Work Principles and Skills
SOWK 616 Law, Society and International Social Work Practice
SOWK 617 Qualitative Research and Programme Evaluation Strategies
Part II involves practical fieldwork and research:
SOWK 670 Research Project
SOWK 671 Fieldwork Practicum 1
SOWK 672 Fieldwork Practicum II
SOWK 673 Practice Research Integration
Students complete Part I before proceeding to Part II. The fieldwork courses in Part II are taken simultaneously.
Pathways include:
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year
