About Bachelor Of Social Work in Eastern Institute of Technology

Outline

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) supports people from the Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay communities in becoming competent social work practitioners within their communities, Aotearoa/New Zealand, and beyond. It enables registration as a social work practitioner in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

The objective of this programme is to produce graduates who:

• Are empathic, non-judgmental, respectful, resilient and self-aware; and demonstrate integrity, authenticity and professionalism.
• Take a critical, reflective approach to social work practice that includes the use of supervision, continuing professional development, on-going learning and personal wellbeing.
• Are able to promote social justice and social change, and to uphold the principles of human rights in both the Aotearoa New Zealand and global contexts.
• Are able to work collaboratively and in partnership with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Understand the significance and implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and integrate this understanding into social work practice.
• Work in accordance with the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) Code of Ethics and the Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) Code of Conduct.

Career Opportunities & Outcomes

Social workers are an integral part of today’s society and you could find yourself assisting in a range of areas from setting up programmes and giving guidance to people and communities, to working with government agencies at a policy level.

EIT’s social work courses will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes required for social work practice in a variety of settings such as schools, hospitals, community groups or government agencies. Possible agencies where you could find employment as a social worker include:

• Oranga Tamariki
• Hospitals
• DOVE
• Birthright
• Presbyterian Support Services – Family Works
• Schools
• Community Mental Health Services
• Disability Resource Centres
• Age Concern
• Iwi social Services
• Directions
• Prisons, and
• a range of other social service agencies.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :     Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
• TOEFL  :     Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
• PTE       :     (Academic) score of 58

Eastern Institute of Technology Highlights

Eastern Institute of Technology Tuition Fees

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.