SOWK308-26W (C) Whole Year 2026

Social Work Principles and Skills

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 15 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 23 August 2026

Description

Interpersonal communication and counselling skills are examined using a social work process framework with an emphasis on cultural and strengths perspectives. Skill development must be demonstrated and a pass obtained to progress to fieldwork placements.

Prerequisites

Any 240 points at 100 and 200-level from the Schedule C and E of the BSW(Hons). Programme Coordinator approval mandatory.

Restrictions

SOWK515, SOWK615

Co-requisites

SOWK301. For students undertaking part time study, SOWK301 together with SOWK308, must be completed in the last two years of study.

DRAFT TIMETABLE:

Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.

Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Field Trip A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01-P1 Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00 Noho Marae
23 Feb - 1 Mar
01-P2 Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00 Noho Marae
23 Feb - 1 Mar
Intensive Block Course A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 09:00 - 16:00 Wheki 451
23 Feb - 1 Mar
Intensive Block Course B B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 09:00 - 16:00 Wheki 451
23 Feb - 1 Mar
Intensive Block Course C C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00 Wheki 106 (28/4)
Wheki 105 (28/4)
27 Apr - 3 May
Intensive Block Course D D
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00 Wheki 105
27 Apr - 3 May
Intensive Block Course E F
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01-P1 Monday 13:00 - 16:00 Otakaro 236 L2 Lecture Theatre
20 Jul - 26 Jul
01-P2 Thursday 09:00 - 16:00 Wheki 451
20 Jul - 26 Jul
Intensive Block Course G G
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 09:00 - 16:00 Wheki 451
20 Jul - 26 Jul
Intensive Block Course H H
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 13:00 - 16:00 Otakaro 236 L2 Lecture Theatre
21 Sep - 27 Sep
Intensive Block Course K K
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00 Wheki 451
21 Sep - 27 Sep
Intensive Block Course L L
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00 Wheki 451
21 Sep - 27 Sep
Intensive Block Course M M
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 09:00 - 16:00 Wheki 451
21 Sep - 27 Sep
Intensive Block Course N N
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 08:00 - 11:00 Otakaro 236 L2 Lecture Theatre
23 Feb - 1 Mar
Tutorial A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 09:00 - 11:00 Otakaro 122
2 Mar - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 26 Apr
4 May - 31 May
13 Jul - 19 Jul
27 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 20 Sep

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Role play practice reflections 30% Due weekly during term time
Role Play and reflection essay 30 May 2025 35%
20 minute practice simulation 35% Held in Pukemanu Centre 23 & 24 September 2025, time to be advised

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,896.00

International fee $8,525.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Limited Entry Course

Maximum enrolment is 40

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

All SOWK308 Occurrences

  • SOWK308-26W (C) Whole Year 2026