5 Best Bachelor's Social Work Programs in New Zealand

5 Bachelor's Social Work courses are taught at 3 universities in New Zealand, typically lasting 4 years full-time. The list starts with courses at University of Auckland, University of Otago and Open Polytechnic.

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1Bachelor's Degree

QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at the University of Auckland is an honours pathway for high-achieving Bachelor of Social Work students. It lets students complete s...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 years full-timeDuration

Full TimeMode

Semester OneIntake

Social Work

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2Bachelor's Degree

QS World #197 #2 in New Zealand Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Bachelor of Social Work

University of Otago

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

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Mode

—Intake

Social Work

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3Bachelor's Degree

QS World #197 #2 in New Zealand Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Bachelor of Social Work with Honours

University of Otago

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

—Duration

Mode

—Intake

Social Work

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4Bachelor's Degree

#12 in New Zealand New Zealand

Bachelor of Social Work

Open Polytechnic — Open Polytechnic offers qualifications, courses, and credentials that you can study by distance and online learning, including degrees. Social Work is one of the subject...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Work

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5Bachelor's Degree

#12 in New Zealand New Zealand

Bachelor of Social Work Now Available Through Open Polytechnic

Open Polytechnic — The Bachelor of Social Work at Open Polytechnic is a distance-learning degree for people employed in the social services sector or those who want a formal qualification i...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

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Full TimeMode

NovemberIntake

Social Work

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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #65 (University of Auckland) to #197 (University of Otago); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Auckland is cited most (10,118,145 citations).

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years full-time and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (33% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (33% of courses with a stated intake). Open Polytechnic offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in New Zealand for Bachelor's Social Work?

University of Auckland (QS World #65), University of Otago (QS World #197) and Open Polytechnic (#12 in New Zealand) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Social Work in New Zealand?

Of those with published fees, University of Otago is the least expensive at about USD 24,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Bachelor's Social Work course take in New Zealand?

Most listed courses run 4 years full-time, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Social Work courses start in New Zealand?

Fall is the main intake — 33% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Social Work courses in New Zealand?

Open Polytechnic, with 2, ahead of University of Otago (2).

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