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Students
Tuition Fee
NZD 32,876
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Community Development | Public Administration | Social Work and Counselling
Area of study
Social Sciences
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
NZD 32,876
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-02-01-
2024-07-01-
About Program

Program Overview


The Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice) program at Unitec equips social workers, counsellors, and community development practitioners with advanced skills to address complex social issues. Through research-integrated coursework, graduates enhance their critical thinking, decision-making, and leadership abilities, preparing them for higher-level roles in social practice. The program emphasizes collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and community engagement, fostering social justice and reducing inequalities.

Program Outline

This program is designed to help social workers, counsellors, and community development practitioners advance their skills in various social practice situations. Graduates will be able to work effectively with individuals, whānau, and communities, contributing to social justice and reducing inequalities.


Objectives:

  • Enhance practitioners' skills and knowledge to address complex social issues in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Develop critical thinking, research, and decision-making abilities.
  • Advance practitioners' careers through specialization and leadership development.
  • Promote collaboration across sectors and cultural contexts.

Key Features:

  • Work-relevant research projects are integrated into the curriculum.
  • Suitable for practitioners who want to develop management or workforce development skills.
  • Taught by experienced lecturers who are actively involved in the community and national organizations.
  • Graduates can pursue higher-level social practice roles or further studies.
  • Community engagement and indigenous approaches are emphasized through Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • Flexible study options: full-time or part-time.
  • Fast-track options for thesis work for eligible students.
  • Scholarship opportunities available.

Outline The program consists of compulsory and elective courses, delivered over 18 months for full-time students or two to six years for part-time students.


Compulsory Courses:

  • Applying Research to Practice (CISC8000)
  • Community Informed Applied Research (CISC8001)
  • Applied Research Proposal (CISC8002)

Elective Courses:

  • Comparative Critical Reading (CISC8012)
  • Research Project (CISC9045)
  • Research Dissertation (CISC9060)
  • Research Thesis (CISC9090)
  • Research Thesis (Extended) (CISC9120)

Assessment Assessment methods are designed to evaluate students' learning outcomes and include:

  • Written assignments
  • Presentations
  • Research projects
  • Portfolios
  • Examinations

Teaching The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Workshops
  • Group work
  • Individual supervision

Careers Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in various areas of social practice, including:

  • Community development worker
  • Counsellor
  • Social practitioner working for a government agency
  • Social practitioner working for a non-government organization (NGO)
  • It is primarily designed for qualified and registered professionals who want to advance their skills and knowledge.
  • Start dates are in February or July.
  • Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply.
  • Annual tuition fees for domestic students are $8,500 (NZD).
  • International student fees are $32,876.80 (NZD) per 120 credits.

Annual Tuition Fees

Domestic/NZ students $8,500 (NZD) (Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study. International students $32,876.80 (NZD) per 120 credits Save up to $4,000 (NZD) with Unitec-Te Pūkenga International Learner Study Grant 2024.Terms and conditions apply.

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