As a social worker, you can help people overcome challenges and empower them to make the most of their lives. Massey boasts the best, the biggest and the longest-serving (since 1976) four-year Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree in the country. And our highly sought-after, internationally recognised degree guarantees you a lifelong career that can take you across the country and around the world to countries such as Canada, Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong and the United States. Just to name a few.

A social work degree means you can work in many different areas. You could be a field operator working in the community or you could be a professional advisor in a hospital or a district health board. You might choose to be a policy expert working with government. Or you could travel overseas to the jungles of Papua New Guinea to work within a village setting. The options are endless. And endlessly meaningful. Social workers make a difference in many areas around the world including: Hospitals and primary health care Mental health and addictions Voluntary and community organisations and government organisations Child protection Youth justice Housing Offenders Residential care Management and supervision Tertiary education Community work and community development Refugees and migrants Schools.