Bachelor of Applied Social Work

Entry Requirements

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Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the programme: (a) A New Zealand Police Check (using the NZ Police and Vetting Consent to Disclosure of Information form) that demonstrates applicant has no criminal record and thus meets the requirements to be registered with the SWRB and to work with at risk and vulnerable people as required by the Vulnerable Children Act (2014). (b) Be 18 years of age or over at the commencement of the programme; OR, applicants below the age of 18, will be considered for admission (by the Programme Committee) where the applicant is: (i) employed, in a paid or voluntary capacity in a social service context and able to provide a current, written recommendation from their employer, or voluntary service provider demonstrating their suitability for the programme; or (ii) Due to reach the minimum 18 age requirement within one month of the commencement date of the programme. (c) Complete all required admission administration documentation. (d) Provide two satisfactory references (see template in Appendices). (e) Demonstrate suitability to complete vocational social work degree level study at an interview (f) Once the applicant has completed an interview, the final decision on whether a place is offered to an applicant is based on achievement demonstrated in: (i) Evidence gathered during the interview of the applicant's suitability to complete vocational social work degree level study (ii) Evidence contained in the admission administration documentation Academic admission requirements Applicants must successfully meet one of the following criteria to gain admission into the programme: (a) University Entrance (UE) OR at least 42 NCEA credits at level 3, including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two approved subjects, plus a minimum of 14 credits taken from no more than two additional domains or approved subjects; AND, a minimum of 8 credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Mäori of which

Detailed requirements

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4 Years

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Tuition Fees

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Student Success

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National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

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