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The PGDipSW is equivalent to the first year of the Master of Social Work. This qualification will enhance your professional learning and development, and prepares you for advanced professional responsibility in social work. Through taught courses, you will learn advanced approaches and interventions in social work practice.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work PGDipSW
Duration 1 year(s)
Tuition Fee
NZD 41,594 / year
Next Intake 2-Mar-2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work PGDipSW
About
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.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 3.0
Bachelor of Social Work
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
You must have completed a Bachelor of Social Work with a GPA of 3.0 in at least 60 points above Stage II.
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.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.0
An undergraduate degree in social work
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands less than 6.0
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in social work at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 3.0.
Career
Where could this programme take you?
If you complete the PGDipSW with a GPA of 5 or higher, you can choose to progress to the second year of the Master of Social Work (MSW) to complete the masters qualification. You will need to have included a research methods course (EDUCSW 700 Research Methodologies or EDUC 787 Māori and Indigenous Research) in your PGDipSW in order to do this.
Jobs related to this programme
- Social worker in a range of settings and services
- Leadership and management roles in social work
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.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
NZD 41,594Application Fee
NZDPostgraduate Diploma in Social Work PGDipSW
University of Auckland
New Zealand,
Auckland
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