Massey is the longest-serving (since 1976) four-year Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our highly sought-after, internationally recognised degree will offer you a lifelong career that can take you across the country and around the world.

Eight more compelling reasons to study social work at Massey

• More than 90% of Massey social work graduates find employment within six months of earning their degree.
• Massey University is committed to being Te Tiriti o Waitangi led and this is reflected in the School of Social Work and in the social work profession.
• The degree is recognised by the NZ Social Work Registration Board.
• Massey graduates make up the largest number of highly qualified social workers in the country. Our programme has a reputation for producing strong, critical thinkers.
• Social work is a growth industry, with about 7000 registered social workers in NZ.
• Massey is still the leading university in New Zealand where you can study for your degree through distance learning.
• You will get vital hands-on experience in the workplace in your third and fourth year of study where you will be supported to undertake placements.
• We combine both theory and practice, taught by highly qualified staff – all experts in their fields and passionate about their profession.

Our highly regarded degree equips you with all the skills needed to understand and work alongside people and communities in the modern world.

Want to work towards a role that has a positive impact on individuals, families, groups and communities? Want to enjoy a fulfilling career that can give you great employment opportunities and further career development pathways? Open to personal and professional development and keen to work with diverse communities? Then join us today on a journey of self-discovery and success. Our promise to you? We’ll be with you every step of the way. So what are you waiting for?

A social work degree means you can work in many different areas. Social workers work across all age groups and you will have opportunities to work in many different areas, in non-government or statutory organisations, for example:

• Child protection
• Community work and community development
• Diversity specific services (eg Chinese, Korean, Sāmoan, Rainbow, Spiritually-based)
• Hospitals and primary health care
• Housing
• Iwi and marae-based social services
• Management and supervision
• Mental health and addictions
• Offenders
• Policy development
• Refugees and migrants
• Residential care
• Schools
• Tertiary education
• Women
• Youth justice