Program Overview
The Social Work at University of Auckland is a MSW programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 22,732 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Family Counselling
- Pastoral Care and Counselling in Schools
- Special Topic: Childhood Studies
- The Practice of Professional Supervision
- Advanced Approaches in Professional Supervision
- Stress and Trauma in Health and Human Services
- Managing and Developing People in Human Services
- Practice Teaching and Learning
- Domestic Violence: Challenges and Responses
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Issues
- Issues in Child Welfare and Protection
- Working with Grief and Loss
- The Social Work Discourse
- Applied Research in Social Services
- Thesis
- Research Portfolio
- Youth Justice Issues and Strategies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Social Work from this University or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate or its representative with an average grade of B or higher in at least 90 points or equivalent in the most advanced courses taken towards the entry qualification
- completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from this University or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate or its representative with an average grade of B or higher in at least 90 points or equivalent in the most advanced courses taken towards the entry qualification.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,732 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 22,732 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Auckland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
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University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
