Course catalogue / University of Otago
Master of Social and Community Work (Applied) (MSCW(Applied))
- Qualification
- Master
- Location
- Dunedin
- Audience
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
Applicants must be a graduate with an undergraduate degree of at least 360 points suitable as background for postgraduate Social Work study; achieved at least a B average in 300-level major-subject papers; provide evidence of being a fit and proper person via character references and practice/employment experience, plus police/court checks; and show prior skills or training in Māori language and culture, Treaty of Waitangi, NZ social issues, social research methods, and human development.
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