About the course

Our Bachelor of Social Practice will prepare you for employment and registration in social work and community development with basic skills in counselling. This programme comprehensively trains students to be social practitioners who are able to apply their skills to the ever-changing demands of employers, clients, and the community. Tailor the Bachelor of Social Practice to suit your career path in either social work or community development. This will allow you to develop and practice the skills you need to be work-ready when you graduate.

　　You’ll develop the ability to practice social work and community development with culturally diverse groups in an appropriate and inclusive manner. You’ll also develop a sound understanding of, and ability to promote, human rights, social justice and change, as well as empowerment and liberation of different groups and communities by promoting civil and legal rights. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Henderson
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Henderson
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Henderson
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Henderson
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Henderson
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Henderson

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Te Pukenga trading as Unitec New Zealand Limited

All students, international and domestic, for whom English, Māori or NZ Sign is not their first language should be able to produce an IELTS score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.5 or a TOEFL score of no less than 575 or equivalent.

　　Exempted from IELTS examination are:

　　a. EAL applicants who have studied in New Zealand for a minimum of two years at secondary school, and who have eight, level 2 NCEA literacy credits (4 credits in

　　reading, 4 in writing)

　　b. Applicants whose medium of instruction was fully in English in a New Zealand or Australian tertiary education organisation and who are graduates at degree level 7 or higher.

　　IELTS: 6.5

　　TOEFL pBT: 575

　　TOEFL iBT: 60

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Te Pukenga trading as Unitec New Zealand Limited. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

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