Note: This qualification is covered by the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Amendment Order 2021. Students are required to be fully vaccinated including a booster dose, as they will have frequent contact/engagement with those providing health services and is considered tied to a role within a healthcare setting. Students will need to provide details of their vaccination status including a booster dose on enrolment.

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is highly sought-after and internationally recognised. It will offer you a lifelong career that can take you across Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.

• More than 90% of Massey social work graduates find employment within six months of earning their degree.
• Massey University is committed to being Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led and this is reflected in the School of Social Work and in your learning.
• The degree is recognised by the Social Work Registration Board.
• Massey graduates make up the largest number of qualified social workers in the country.
• Social work is a growth industry, with more than 10.000 registered social workers.
• Massey offers flexible study modes: the BSW is offered from both Auckland and Manawat? campuses. Students can choose to study internal, block and/or by distance.
• You will get vital hands-on experience in the workplace in your third and fourth year of study where you will be supported to undertake placements.
• You will be equipped with both theory and practice, and taught by highly qualified staff – all experts in their fields.

Our degree equips you with knowledge and skills needed to understand and work alongside people and communities in the modern world.

Want to work towards a role that has a positive impact on individuals, families, wh?nau, groups and communities? Want to enjoy a fulfilling career that can give you great employment opportunities and further career development pathways? Open to personal and professional development and keen to work with diverse communities? Join us today on a journey of self-discovery and success.

Further study

You may wish to progress to the Master of Social Work when you successfully complete this qualification.