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Postgraduate Certificate in Social Work

Massey University

Subject area

Social Work

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Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work with Honours, or equivalent.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

Graduates will be able to: extend existing bodies of knowledge in an area specific to social work through intellectual independence, analytical rigour and critical evaluation. ? master theoretical issues and research methods related to social work and critically analyse bodies of knowledge in social work and apply this knowledge to their own contexts. ? critically read and appraise research in social work published in peer-reviewed social work and related journals. ? apply knowledge of current theories of social service practice through the development of skills that allow the pursuit of scholarly interest in specific fields of social work practice. ? apply knowledge of methodological and theoretical issues that relate to cultural competence as it relates to research and practice principles with Maori and diverse cultural groups.

What graduates earn

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

$55,000

Median earnings one year after study

$58,000

Median earnings two years after study

$73,000

Median earnings five years after study

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

93%

Employment rate two years after study

Data as at November 2022

Scholarship information

Examples of related scholarships

Massey University Academy of Sport Scholarship

Provided by:

Massey University

Website:

http://goo.gl/EdxDZ

Value:

A minimum of $3,000 and up to $5,000 for full-time students, or pro-rated for part time students.

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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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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 627 739
Phone: (06) 356 9099
Fax: (06) 350 2263
Email: contact@massey.ac.nz
Web: http://www.massey.ac.nz

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Sources

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