Bachelor of Applied Social Work (Level 7)
Do you want to make a real difference in your community?
Become a social worker and learn the skills to support and empower people, their family and whanau, to enable positive change.
You will work with all kinds of people to help them overcome challenges and improve their individual and family wellbeing.
Our experienced lecturers will guide you in how to work with people from different nationalities including M?ori, New Zealand/European, Pasifika and new immigrants. You will also work with people of all ages, abilities and diverse backgrounds.
This social work degree is a recognised programme by the Social Work Registration Board. In your fourth year of study, you will be eligible to register and work as a social worker in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Campus Information
Otara
Otara is the main campus for Manukau Institute of Technology. It is set in 12 tree-lined hectares, with large green open spaces and substantial gardens. You'll find us in the heart of South Auckland, with generous parking facilities and close by major public transport links.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Tangata (people) and community are at the heart of everything we do at MIT | Te P?kenga. We are now part of a national organisation helping Aotearoa, New Zealand, move to a vocational education system that puts a?konga (learners) and their wh?nau in the centre of all we do. We are on a journey to bring together on-the-job, on campus and online vocational education and training through a unified, sustainable network of regionally accessible provision.
When you join our MIT | Te Pukenga wh?nau, you become a member of an innovative and passionate ti?ma (team) where you are encouraged to be yourself and to learn and grow. We are passionate kaimahi (staff) who live and breathe both MIT | Te P?kenga values, collectively serving our community and being part of our ?konga (learner's) hopes, aspirations and success.
General Manager, Corporate Services – Competenz
Schools and Community Liaison Role
Registry Administrator
Maori Schools Liaison Coordinator
PSW Opportunity
Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)
- Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
- Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ
Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:
- Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
- Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)
Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)
- Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
- Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)
Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)
- Duration: 3 years
- Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand
- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.
- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.
- Not allowed for part time students.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Diploma Level Programmes
All India Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent with with passes of 55% in 4 academic subjects
Degree Level Programmes
All India Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent with with passes of 70% in 4 academic subjects
Certificate Programmes
Most certificate programmes require applicants to have completed Year 12 or equivalent of secondary school. Please contact MIT International for further information.
English Language Equivalents
IELTS (Academic) 6.5; no one score below 6.0: TOEFL 575 (230), TWE 4.5. MIT ELP 6.5.
IELTS (Academic) 6.0; no one score below 5.5: TOEFL 550 (213), TWE 4.0. MIT ELP 6.0.
IELTS (Academic) 5.5: TOEFL 525 (190).
MIT English Language Requirements
Most MIT Diplomas and Degrees require a minimum of IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent. Some Diplomas and Degrees require IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or equivalent see programme for details. MIT Certificates usually require a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (Academic) or equivalent.
NZ Academic Qualification Equivalents
NZ NCEA Level 3 minimum 42 credits or
International Baccalaureate 24+ or
Cambridge International Examination (CIE) 120 points on UCAS tariff
Please note: some courses may stipulate higher entry requirements. Students who do not meet the stated requirements can be considered on an individual basic
For further enquiry please contact to our PSA counsellor.
- Course Code: MN3471
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
100000 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A