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Social Work is now a three-year degree
Prepare for professional social work practice through relational learning, cultural responsiveness, and meaningful field experience.
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Applications are now open for selected programmes. Explore your options and find the right pathway for your next step.
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Prepare for a life of service and impact - grounded in faith, shaped by practice, supported by an outstanding learning community.
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Join a relational, supportive learning community and prepare to make a meaningful difference. Study onsite or through flexible distance options.
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Prepare to nurture tamariki and whānau with confidence and compassion. Study teacher education in a supportive, relational learning community.
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View the latest 2027 application dates and explore study pathways shaped by Christ-centred values, whole-person formation, and professional excellence.

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Teacher Education

2027 application dates by programme

Applications are open for BTI’s Primary, Secondary, and Early Childhood teaching pathways.

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary Open now · Closes 14 January 2027 Semester 1 intake
Diploma in Education Studies Open now · Closes 14 January 2027 Delivered within the first year of Primary Teaching
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) Open now · Semester 1 closes 8 January 2027 Semester 2 international closing date to be confirmed
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Open now · Rolling applications Four intakes per year · International applicants · Students must reside in New Zealand
Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) Open now · Rolling applications Four intakes per year · International applicants · Fully online
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Social Practice

2027 application dates by programme

Social Work applications are open. Counselling applications open later in August.

Bachelor of Social Work Open now · Target close 18 January 2027 Semester 1 intake
Bachelor of Counselling Opens 31 August 2026 · Target close 6 November 2026 Semester 1 intake

A “target close” is the current planned closing date and may be updated by BTI.

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Postgraduate Study

Current 2027 programme status

Register your interest in proposed Trauma professional development and enquire about postgraduate pathways.

Trauma Micro-credentials: MPP 801, 802 and 803 Expressions of interest 2027 delivery and dates are still to be confirmed
Postgraduate Certificate in Responding to Trauma 2027 intake not confirmed
Trauma-Informed Leadership and Service 2027 intake not confirmed
Trauma-Responsive Therapy 2027 intake not confirmed
Leadership 2027 application dates not confirmed
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Preparation and entry pathways

Build academic confidence and prepare for tertiary study or education-support work.

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Discover a professional degree grounded in relational practice, cultural responsiveness, and whole-person formation.

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Bachelor of Social Work

Now a Three-Year Degree

BTI’s three-year Bachelor of Social Work prepares you for professional practice through whole-person formation, cultural responsiveness, critical reflection, and meaningful real-world learning.

Develop the knowledge, practical capability, and professional confidence to serve individuals, whānau, families, and communities in complex social-work contexts.

Applications are open for the 2027 Semester 1 intake. The current target closing date is 18 January 2027.
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Make a difference to individuals, whanau and communities in your career.

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