Master of Social Work (Applied)*

Become a registered social worker

Are you interested in a meaningful, people-focused career? Combining the best of online and in-person learning, the Master of Social Work (Applied) combines interactive online learning alongside 20 in-person days in Ōtautahi Christchurch, ensuring you build both the professional knowledge and practical capability needed for registration as a social worker. 

Graduates of this flexible master's degree work across the public and private sectors, helping people to overcome personal and institutional barriers to wellbeing. Working with individuals, families, groups, and organisations across a wide range of contexts, social workers help people achieve their full potential. 

Increasing numbers of trained professionals are required across social services in Aotearoa New Zealand, with graduates also highly sought after internationally, particularly in the United Kingdom and Australia. Tuihono UC | UC Online learning is flexible, supportive, and designed to fit around your work, whānau and community commitments — explore how it works. 

Applications will open to learners with an approved undergraduate degree in social sciences — view full requirements. International applicants are encouraged to explore visa requirements relevant to these study options. All applicants will be assessed and may be waitlisted. 

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