Te Ata Māhina | Bachelor of Social Work

Entry criteria

To gain entry to the Bachelor of Social Work you must be:

• 17 years of age or over
• A New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have the requisite visa for study purposes
• Able to demonstrate adequate literacy and/or numeracy skills to enable you to meet all academic and health and safety requirements of the course.

Academic Entry Criteria

If you are a domestic applicant under 20 years old you must have:

• University Entrance as per New Zealand Qualification Authority specifications, OR
• Evidence of recent study at Level 4 or higher on the NZQF.

If you are a domestic applicant and are 20 years old and over you must have demonstrated academic ability (at NZQA Level 4 or equivalent) to undertake the Bachelor of Social Work and have the ability to succeed through personal attributes, work and life experience.

Other Requirements

If you have had a criminal conviction at any time in the past you must declare the circumstances in confidence as part of the selection process;

All applicants accepted will be required to provide a signed consent form which allows Toi Ohomai to check your record of convictions upon entry, during and prior to completing the degree;

You will be accepted only after the police check is processed. All applicants with any convictions will be required to attend an individual interview with a relevant department staff member; and

Two character references are required. These should be from persons in positions of trust such as an employer, teacher, pastor, kaumātua or kuia. References from family, friends or work colleagues will not be accepted.