Programme outline
This programme is designed to meet the professional and educational requirements of the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) and New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) and in doing so provides those who choose to study at Whitireia with a sound social work education, a recognised qualification, and a pathway to higher qualifications.
More detail about this qualification
Course related costs
The following costs are approximate. Confirmed costs for next year and first day information will be available here from 01 October.
Health screening*: $250
*Health Screening: In years three and four, health screening/vaccinations may be a prerequisite for attendance at some of the fieldwork placements. Students will be advised whether this is a requirement when their placement is confirmed. Please note students are responsible for any costs involved.
Entry requirements
Whitireia degree entry requirements: or equivalent academic/work experience; evidence of suitability based on interview, health screening, safety check and referee reports.
Applicants for whom English is an alternate language and who have not undertaken secondary education in English Māori or New Zealand Sign Language.
International
International: IELTS 6.5 academic in each band.
Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here
*International fee displayed is for 1 year of study (equivalent to 120 credits) and does not include insurance, administration and student service fees. For more details, please email: international@wandw.ac.nz.
How to apply
Before you start your online application, you will need to have the following documentation available to upload when requested:
- Completed Supplementary Application Form for Health and Social Services Programmes
- Referee report
- Verified ID
- Verified official transcripts
Give the referee report to someone who is willing to be your referee. Ask them to complete the forms and either return to yourself (so you can upload with your application), or scan and email to enrolments@wandw.ac.nz within 10 days.
Alternatively completed applications can be emailed to enrolments@wandw.ac.nz or dropped into:
Enrolments, Whitireia New Zealand, 3 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua
For international applicants - please email your completed application to international-admissions@wandw.ac.nz
Give yourself credit →
Use the knowledge you already have to fast-track your qualification. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your qualification. Start by getting in touch with us, or find out more here.
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