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Regulations - Education And Social Work


Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work – PGDipSW

The regulations for this postgraduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, a student must have completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Social Work from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative.

Duration and Total Points Value

2 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

3 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

Structure and Content

4 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must pass 120 points in courses as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Schedule.

5 The programme for each student requires the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work prior to enrolment.

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

Distinction

7 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

Variations

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

Amendment

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

Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work (PGDipSW) Schedule

Requirement:

120 points from EDPROFST 743, 744, EDUC 731, 737, 767, 787, EDUCSW 700, 701, PROFSUPV 700, 701, 710, 712, 714–716, 718, SOCCHFAM 700, 731, 734–736, SOCHLTH 700, 732, 756, 757, SOCWORK 700, 702, 713, 719, 757, 758, 759, SOCYOUTH 736

Note: A student wishing to enrol in a thesis or research portfolio for the Master of Social Work following the award of this postgraduate qualification should note that EDUC 787, EDUCSW 700 or 701 (or an equivalent 30 points in a research methods course approved by the Academic Head) is a prerequisite for enrolment.

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