University Of Canterbury Bachelor of Social Work with Honours Entry Requirements

This highly regarded interdisciplinary degree will engage you in both theory and practice, equipping you for a wide range of people-related work.



The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours (BSW(Hons)) at UC is Aotearoa New Zealand’s most established Social Work programme. The BSW(Hons) is ideal for those with a commitment to working with others in overcoming personal and institutional barriers to wellbeing, and promoting the full potential of people.

Entry requirements

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

Students with English as an additional language are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements.

For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.



Recommended preparation

Entry to the first year of the BSW(Hons) is open to all students with entry to the University.

While no particular secondary school subjects are required, a background in subjects promoting communication skills such as English, history, geography, or te reo Māori is useful. Volunteer work in the community is also good preparation.

Contact us

For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours.

For study planning help, contact the UC Liaison Office | Te Rōpū Takawaenga o UC (new students) or a College of Arts | Te Rāngai Toi Tangata Student Advisor (advancing students).

For more information on facilities, resources, and staff, see the College of Arts | Te Rāngai Toi Tangata.



For more general information, email [email protected] or freephone 0800 VARSITY (827 748).