Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a tertiary education institute in Rotorua, Tauranga, and other
communities in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato districts of New Zealand. It was established in
May 2016 through the merger of Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and Waiariki Institute of Technology. Toi
Ohomai is the third largest of New Zealand's 16 ITPs (Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics).
If you have an interest in social justice and enjoy working with people to improve wellbeing, this
qualification will give you the perfect grounding to your future career.
The four-year degree is recognised by the New Zealand Social Workers' Registration Board, and
gives you the competency, professional skills and training you need to become a registered
social worker.
You learn how to work towards positive health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and
families as you develop your knowledge of social policy, social issues and social justice.
Our course is bicultural in its approach and respects the ‘Ako’ methodology of teaching and
learning from each other. Through research projects, critical analysis of issues, case study
discussion and collaborative work, you deepen your understanding of te reo Māori, ethical and
cultural safety, and mātauranga Māori approaches to wellbeing. Practical work placements in
years 3 and 4 give you a chance to apply your knowledge to real social work situations and
prepare you for professional social work practice
Locations Rotorua
Indicative Fees $25,000 per year for international students View full fees
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Career opportunities
New Zealand registered social worker
case, individual, family and group worker
social and community development worker/advisor
youth justice officer
social policy analyst
researcher