With a degree in social sciences you will be equipped to provide advocacy and support to empower individuals, families and communities who want or need to change. You will be there to encourage and assist them to get ahead and forge new futures for themselves and their families. You will also acquire the skills to reflect on your own perceptions, actions, and processes, as well as the ability to justify and defend your professional practice.

Social workers are an integral part of today’s society and you could find yourself assisting in a range of areas from setting up programmes and giving guidance to people and communities, to working with government agencies at a policy level. This programme will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes required for social work practice in a variety of settings such as schools, hospitals, community groups or government agencies. Possible agencies where you could find employment as a social worker include: Child, Youth & Family (CYFS) Child, Adolescent and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) DOVE Presbyterian Support Services Disability resource centres Cancer Society CCS Disability Action Te Taiwhenua O Heretaunga GAINS Psychology & Counselling Services Womens’ centres Regional prisons Parentline Age Concern.