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Postgraduate Diploma in Social Welfare (PGDipSW)

Note: Enrolments will not normally be accepted for this qualification, but it is available as an exit qualification for students who withdraw from the Master of Social Work programme.

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Social Welfare (PGDipSW) requires at least twelve months of full-time or its equivalent in part-time study. The diploma is intended for people in practice who wish to develop their professional knowledge and skills through a specialized programme of study, consistent with good principles of applied professional training. It prepares graduates for senior level and specialist practice in social services, research and policy analysis.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Social Welfare (PGDipSW) is also available through Distance Learning.

Programme details

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More information

Social and Community Work programme
Email socialwork.postgrad@otago.ac.nz
Website otago.ac.nz/social-community-work


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