enrolmate

Course catalogue / University of Otago

University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Qualification
Bachelor
Location
Dunedin campus or by distance learning
Audience
International students

Entry requirements

Admission determined by Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) on advice of Social Work Admissions Committee. For Third Stage entry, applicants must have passed 234 points from First and Second Stage papers, or completed a BA, BTheol, BSc (majoring in Psychology), BEdStudies, or an equivalent degree from another institution plus an approved Maori language and tikanga course. Selection based on academic record, personal suitability, and proven social services experience; must meet Social Work Registration Act 2003 requirements.

English requirements

IELTS 7 (no band below 7)

TOEFL iBT 95

“All applicants whose primary language is not English, Māori or New Zealand Sign Language must demonstrate either: an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 7.0 in the academic band (with no band score lower than 7.0), or a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Internet-based test (iBT) score of 95 or higher with a writing score of 22.”

Would you get in? Check in 10 seconds

Ready to apply?

Start your application to Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of Otago — we’ll guide you through documents and send it to the institution.

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 — free

Similar Health & nursing programmes

All Health & nursing courses →

Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 6 July 2026 · always confirm details with University of Otago before applying.