Bachelor of Social Work
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) - Hamilton City Campus
New Zealand,Hamilton
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 26,000/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
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New Zealand, Hamilton
Type: College
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1968
Total Students: 13,000 +
Int. Students: 1,700 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Tristram Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand
Bachelor of Social Work
Program Overview
This programme is for those passionate about social justice who want to support and empower individuals, families, wh?nau, and communities. Students will gain the skills to provide advice and support and learn how to advocate for individuals and groups. They will help their communities realise their full potential to function independently and positively in society.
This four-year programme combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning. You will gain the knowledge base, skills, and attributes required to practice in a variety of social work fields and environments such as schools, hospitals, community groups, or government organisations.
Students will develop the skills to:
- Promote the principles of human rights and social justice and promote social change.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals in multi-disciplinary teams, organisations, and communities.
- Critically reflect on their own social work practice through supervision, peer review, and self-evaluation.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with different user groups.
- Provide or facilitate social services in fields such as healthcare, schools, government, and non-government agencies.
- Undertake their practice according to the ethical and legislative boundaries.
- Increase their social and political awareness, and think critically about the structures, behaviours, and processes that disadvantage and oppress people.
The Bachelor of Social Work programme will prepare graduates to enter the social work workforce at a beginning practitioner level with provisional registration with the Social Workers Registration Board.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 26,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) - Hamilton City Campus
CAD 20,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
