Bachelor of Social Work with Honours

    Bachelor of Social Work with Honours

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 19,608 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 25, 2026

    Bachelor of Social Work with Honours

    About

    Introduction

    The 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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    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.

    See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

    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 Māori is useful. Volunteer work in the community is also good preparation.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    English language courses offered in partnership with CCEL will prepare you for study at Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses offered by CCEL are designed to provide you with the specific language and study skills you will need to succeed in academic study.

    Further details and application form are available from the CCEL site.

    Career

    Career ready

    • 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 can you do with a degree from UC.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,608 / year

    Bachelor of Social Work with Honours

    University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch