Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
4 years and 6 weeks
Next start date
Expected Feb 2026
Campus
Nelson Campus
The Bachelor of Social Work qualification will provide you with the core professional competencies and attributes required to enter the social work profession.
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include:
OR
A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to the achievement of NCEA Level 3 (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination)
* See NZQA approved subjects(external link)
A relevant qualification at Level 4 on the NZQF; or equivalent
Alternative entry:Applicants who are unable to demonstrate that they meet academic entry requirements but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary student gained through study, work, and/or life experience, maybe approved for alternate entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate).
English language requirementsAll students who do not have English, Māori or New Zealand sign language as their primary language demonstrate either:
These tests must have been completed in one sitting within the previous 2 years.
Other requirements1) Candidates must meet the SWRB Fit and Proper criteria for entry. A candidate may be deemed unfit if:
Candidates are required to indicate whether they have been convicted of, or are being prosecuted for, a criminal offence. Prior to commencing the programme all successful candidates will be required to complete a police vetting form. The Clean Slate Act does not apply and some types of criminal conviction may limit the ability to secure practicum placements and therefore complete the programme. Candidates should also be aware that, under the Social Workers Registration Act (2003) some types of criminal conviction may result in the Social Workers Registration Board refusing to allow a person to register as a Social Worker.
The board considers that conviction for offences of the following nature would lead to a reasonable person concluding that a person is not fit and proper to practice Social Work - section 47(1)-
2) In order to comply with the provisions of the Vulnerable Children’s Act, 2014 and Child Protection Policies for all ‘specified organisations’ providing a ‘regulated service’, all candidates/students will be subjected to safety checks. These will include but are not limited to;
Any unsatisfactory result arising from the full safety checking process may result in the candidate/student being precluded/declined entry or withdrawn from the programme of study. Furthermore, students must declare any pending or new convictions arising during any stage throughout the entire enrolment period. A conviction or failure to declare a conviction may also result in the student being immediately withdrawn from the programme. Persons who are convicted of ‘specified offences’ will not be accepted onto any programme that requires that Person to work in an organisation providing a regulated service.
3) Candidates will be required to attend a selection interview/hui. Selection will be made on the basis of the candidate being able to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of success in the programme.
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