Master of Social Work (Professional) MSW(Prof)

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

240 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 41,594 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Master of Social Work (Professional) MSW(Prof)

About

Build on your existing qualification and prepare for a professional social work career. This programme is designed for graduates from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about human well-being, social justice and social change. You will develop advanced knowledge and skills for bicultural social work practice, partnership, and forward-looking social sector leadership, across a range of settings and systems.

This hands-on programme qualifies graduates to register and practise as a social worker as it meets the requirements of the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Act 2003, plus international professional requirements. It also provides a potential pathway to doctoral study.

Want more info?
Watch Dr Ian Hyslop and Lecturer Kendra Cox discuss the Master of Social Work Professional in this video.

Disciplines

Education and Social Work

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 240 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
- A bachelors degree.

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Taught 240 points

You must have completed a bachelors degree in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects may include anthropology, education, gender studies, history, politics, public policy, international relations, human geography, law, community development, planning, Māori studies, Pacific studies, nursing, population health, health sciences, psychology or sociology. Students with Science, Communications, Arts degrees (including English) or Creative Arts degrees may be eligible depending upon their degree programme and other relevant experience.

You will need a GPA of 5.0 or higher in at least 60 points in Stage II.

Entrance is subject to satisfactory police check/s, safety checks, interview and referees’ reports.

Other pathways to study

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 240 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

An undergraduate degree.
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0.

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Taught 240 points

You will need a GPA of 5.0 or higher in at least 60 points in above Stage II.

Entrance is subject to satisfactory police check/s, safety checks, interview and referees’ reports.

Other pathways to study

If you have not met the requirement you can still gain entry if you have attained an equivalent and relevant, practical, professional or scholarly experience.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

This programme is designed to lead you into a career as a registered social worker. For those who already have work experience in the field and a related undergraduate degree, but do not hold a formal social work qualification, this is an effective pathway to increase your salary and career opportunities.

Jobs related to this programme

Social worker
Case worker for Child Youth and Family
Youth worker
Community development officer
Probation officer
Policy adviser
Social worker for a District Health Board

Leena Taing - Social Worker

“The best part of the MSWP for me is that it offers personal development as much as it offers professional development. The way that I saw the world was constantly challenged and I found myself questioning the worldviews I had prior to studying this programme."

Read Leena's story

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.