The Degree of Master of Social Work – MSW

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have completed the requirements for:

either

a the Degree of Bachelor of Social Work from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in at least 90 points of the most advanced courses, or the equivalent approved by Senate or its representative

or

b the Degree of Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in at least 90 points of the most advanced courses, or the equivalent approved by Senate or its representative

or

c (i) the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent approved by Senate or its representative

and

(ii) hold a qualification in social work approved by Senate or its representative

or

d the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent approved by Senate or its representative.

2 A student who has not gained a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher as specified in Regulation 1 must have otherwise shown to the satisfaction of the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work capacity to undertake advanced study and research in the courses proposed to be taken for this degree in order to be admitted to this degree.

3 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 240 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 280 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

4 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b, 1c or 1d must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

5 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Social Work Schedule.

b A student who has to complete 240 points for this degree must achieve a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 in the first 120 points of the coursework component of the degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Social Work cannot continue.

c A student may substitute an alternative course the same as, or similar to, EDUC 787, EDUCSW 700 or 701, as approved by the Academic Head.

d With the approval of all Academic Heads concerned, up to 30 points may be selected from other 700 level courses offered at this University.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 a The thesis or research portfolio is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The thesis or research portfolio topic must be approved by the relevant Departmental Postgraduate Committee prior to enrolment.

c The thesis or research portfolio is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

8 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for the Master of Social Work to the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work.

9 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

10 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2023.