Master of Social Work specialisation in Social Work - Research 120

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Study towards a profession where you can confront social inequality and work alongside people to help make improvements in their and others’ lives. As well as a theoretical base in the practice, policy and law defining social work, you will develop your skills in working with children and families in diverse cultural communities.

You will be taught by social work and related professionals, as well as research-active academic staff whose work is held in high esteem in New Zealand and internationally. You will learn through an integrated approach that combines a variety of disciplines, including psychology, sociology and law.

For the Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and Master of Social Work (Professional) programmes, supervised placements working alongside social work professionals will enable you to gain real experience of social work in practice.

To become a registered social worker, you can take one of three study options, subject to entry requirements: Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) or Master of Social Work (Professional).
Our qualifications will allow you to work as a social worker both in New Zealand and overseas – equipping you with the skills to make a positive difference in many people’s lives.
Social work graduates work in a wide range of fields, including: health, child and family services, child protection, justice, youth work, schools, mental health, addiction and disability services.
The Master of Social Work and Master of Social Work (Professional) can lead to further study at doctoral level.

Students who complete postgraduate study in Social Work are able to take on responsible roles in social work in a range of settings and services, particularly in leadership and management.
Jobs related to Social Work
- Community development worker
- Industrial relations officer
- Policy analyst
- Probation officer
- Social researcher
- Social worker in a variety of settings (i.e., medical/hospital, child protection, disability support, mental health and addition support, refugee and migrant support)
- Youth worker

Prerequisite: 30 points from EDUC 787, EDUCSW 700, 701

With the approval of all Programme Directors concerned, up to 30 points may be selected from other 700 level courses offered at this University.

Complete 120 points for either of the following:

120 points for all Thesis Option, or
120 points for Research Portfolio Option

Thesis Option

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

SOCWORK 796A - Thesis (60 points)

SOCWORK 796B - Thesis (60 points)

Research Portfolio Option

Complete 120 points comprising:

30 points from Elective Courses, and
90 points for all Research Portfolio

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

EDPROFST 743 - Family Counselling (15 points)

EDPROFST 744 - Pastoral Care and Counselling in Schools (15 points)

EDUC 731 - Special Topic (30 points)

EDUC 737 - Special Topic: Arts in Communities (30 points)

EDUC 767 - Childhood Studies - Level 9 (30 points)

PROFSUPV 700 - The Practice of Professional Supervision (30 points)

PROFSUPV 701 - Advanced Approaches in Professional Supervision (30 points)

PROFSUPV 710 - Stress and Trauma in Health and Human Services (30 points)

PROFSUPV 712 - Critical Approaches in Reflective Supervision (30 points)

PROFSUPV 714 - Managing and Developing People in Human Services (30 points)

PROFSUPV 715 - Practice Teaching and Learning (30 points)

PROFSUPV 716 - Group Supervision (30 points)

PROFSUPV 718 - Special Topic (30 points)

SOCCHFAM 700 - Domestic Violence: Challenges and Responses (30 points)

SOCCHFAM 731 - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Issues (15 points)

SOCCHFAM 734 - Issues in Child Welfare and Protection (30 points)

SOCCHFAM 735 - Intimate Partner Violence (15 points)

SOCCHFAM 736 - Special Topic (15 points)

SOCHLTH 700 - Health, Social Justice and Social Work (30 points)

SOCHLTH 732 - Working with Grief and Loss - Level 9 (15 points)

SOCHLTH 756 - Special Topic (30 points)

SOCHLTH 756A - Special Topic (15 points)

SOCHLTH 756B - Special Topic (15 points)

SOCHLTH 757 - Special Study (30 points)

SOCWORK 700 - Clinical Social Work (30 points)

SOCWORK 702 - Social Work with Older People (30 points)

SOCWORK 713 - The Social Work Discourse (15 points)

SOCWORK 719 - Special Study (30 points)

SOCWORK 757 - Policy Appraisal and Innovation in Human Services (30 points)

SOCWORK 758 - Special Topic (30 points)

SOCWORK 759 - Special Topic (15 points)

SOCYOUTH 736 - Special Topic (15 points)

Research Portfolio

Complete 90 points for ALL of the following:

SOCWORK 797A - Research Portfolio (45 points)

SOCWORK 797B - Research Portfolio (45 points)