Programme Code: AK3689

• Level: 8
• Points: 240
• Method of Study: Full-time/ Part-time  
• Qualification: Postgraduate Degree
• Number of Places: 15
• Application Closing Dates: End of January / June 
• Location: City Campus - Wellesley Street
• Fee: fhttp://www.aut.ac.nz/students/student_services/admissions_fees_and_records/

Programme Summary:

The term Human Services refers to the full range of organisations that provide support services to individuals, families and communities, including support in relation to business, education, health, housing, justice, policing and social welfare. The Master of Arts in Human Services is designed to provide an advanced level qualification for human services personnel working in (or seeking work in) managerial and/or policy analysis positions.

The Master of Arts in Human Services provides an advanced body of knowledge and research regarding human services, including social policies relevant to human services, organisational and management issues as they relate to human services, and an understanding of the theoretical and research basis of the range of skills provided by human services practitioners.

 
Papers
The first year of the programme consists of taught modules, while the second year comprises either 120-point thesis, or a combination of  60 point dissertation and 60 point practicum (an applied project within an approved organisation).  The MA programme includes two papers on research methods.  In the Human Services major, students select from additional papers on assessment and intervention, individual and cultural factors in human services management, human resource management, social policy, theory and analysis of social policy, and electives from other masters level courses.  The core programme will provide background knowledge on the human services (both in terms of individual and social development) and an understanding of the policy context in which human services are delivered.  A strong research component will be maintained and candidates will be expected to undertake a fieldwork investigation.

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Human Services will have strong academic and practice credentials to work at a management level in a wide range of human services organisations. These include the full range of organisations that provide support services to individuals, families, and communities, including services to business, education, health, housing, justice, policing and social welfare, including both social services with a primarily remedial function, and services with a preventative and/or a community development focus, as well as to those services delivered by non-government agencies.

Entry Requirements:

• Relevant Bachelors degree with a B pass average or better in final year BA papers at Level 7 or equivalent. Relevant degrees could be: BA (Social Sciences), or other Bachelors degree including major studies in a social science such as sociology, political science or psychology.
• A Bachelors degree with Honours.
• Professional qualification in a relevant discipline that is recognised by the University as equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
• International students are required to have an IELTS of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in the Writing Component and 6.0 in each other band), or recognised equivalent.

Further Details:

Download the 2007 Postgraduate Handbook

Apply Now:

Complete the On-line Enrolment form and the module selection form.