Course catalogue / Ara Institute of Canterbury
Bachelor of Social Work
- Qualification
- Bachelor
- NZQF level
- 7
- Duration
- Full-time - 4 Years (Part-time options available)
- Indicative fees
- NZ$26,572/yr
- Location
- Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
NZ University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at L3, 20 at L2+) incl. 14 credits L3 in English/literacy subject and two other approved subjects, literacy and numeracy requirements; OR NZ Cert in Health & Wellbeing L4; OR equivalent overseas exams; OR NZ Cert in Study and Employment Pathways L4. Plus two referee reports, 500-word personal statement, evidence of social services experience, full driver's licence, police vetting, possible interview.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.5)
“Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic, 6.5 Listening, 6.5 Reading, 6.5 Writing, 6.5 Speaking. Non-NZ citizens/permanent residents without NZ University Entrance must book PTE Academic or NZQA-approved English test; SWRB requires IELTS 7.0 Academic for registration.”
Would you get in? Check in 10 seconds
Want the full picture?
Three minutes of questions and the AI checks this programme — and every other in New Zealand — against your background, budget and goals. Free, no signup needed to see your top match.
Check my fit — freeExtracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Ara Institute of Canterbury before applying.