Master of Social Work MSW

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

120 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 18 month(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 41,594 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Master of Social Work MSW

About

The Master of Social Work prepares you for advanced professional responsibility in social work.

You will learn advanced approaches and interventions in social work practice, and develop knowledge, skills and experience in critiquing and undertaking social work research to enhance your practice.

The programme enables social work practitioners to undertake further study in subjects related to their professional practice and then undertake research in an area of special interest.

This postgraduate programme is for qualified social workers. If you are looking for a postgraduate programme to become a qualified social worker see: Master of Social Work (Professional).

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

Research 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Postgraduate qualification in social work
Study option

Research 240 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Bachelor of Social Work

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Research 120 points Research 240 points

Note: You may need to take an approved 30-point research methods course if this was not included in your postgraduate diploma or honours degree.

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

Research 120 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

One year of postgraduate study in social work.
Study option

Research 240 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

Undergraduate degree in social work.
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

7.0

No bands less than 7.0

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Research 120 points Research 240 points

You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in social work, following an undergraduate degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 5.0.

Note: You may need to take an approved 30-point research methods course if you have not already completed a similar course

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in social work at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0.

Other pathways to study

If you do not meet the GPE requirements you can still gain entry if you successfully demonstrate capacity to undertake advanced study and research for this degree.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

If you are a qualified social worker, this programme will enable you to inquire into an area of interest and prepare you for advanced professional responsibility in your practice.

Jobs related to this programme

Community development worker
Hospital/medical social worker
Industrial relations officer
Policy analyst
Probation officer
Social researcher
Social worker
Youth worker

Further study options

See all study options

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.