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Master of Social Work

University of Canterbury

Subject area

Social Work

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Entry requirements

Bachelor of Social Work with Honours from a New Zealand university; or a bachelor's degree plus a graduate diploma in social work with a B+ average or better; or completion of a prescribed qualifying course.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

Graduates will have developed research skills and the ability to undertake independent study. They will be equipped to demonstrate social work practice to an international standard.

What graduates earn

Graduates who studied Human Welfare Studies and Services at this level can earn:

$61,000

Median earnings one year after study

$69,000

Median earnings two years after study

$78,000

Median earnings five years after study

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

95%

Employment rate two years after study

Data as at November 2022

Scholarship information

Examples of related scholarships

Heartland Bank Freemasons Scholarships

Provided by:

Freemasons New Zealand - National Office

Website:

http://freemasonsnz.org/charity/

Value:

$6,000 - one per Division.

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AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia

Value:

NZD$5,000Contribution to fees

Read more

This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 827 748
Phone: (03) 369 3999
Web: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Sources

NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.

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