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Social Worker or Counsellor
Prepare for a life of service and impact - grounded in faith, shaped by practice, supported by an outstanding learning community.
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Study Early Childhood Education, Primary or Secondary Teaching at BTI in 2026 and pay no fees*. Make a difference in the lives of Tamariki in Aotearoa.  Study Distance Online. 
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Become Someone's Change-maker

Applications are open for 2026 study.
Join a relational, supportive learning community and prepare to make a meaningful difference. Study onsite or  distance online through flexible distance options. 
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Access NZQA-approved postgraduate microcredentials, diplomas, and master’s programmes — delivered online with wrap-around support for domestic and offshore learners.
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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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Become a confident, compassionate educator who nurtures tamariki and whānau with wisdom and grace.

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Prepare for professional social work and counselling with a relational, whole-person approach to practice.

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Advance your leadership, reflective capacity, and research with programmes designed for real-world impact.

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Bachelor of Social Work - Now 3 Years

BTI’s new three-year Bachelor of Social Work strengthens your professional practice through
whole-person formation, bicultural competence, and meaningful, real-world learning.

Develop the capability to serve and lead well in complex, real-life contexts.

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Trauma-Informed Study

Deepen your professional practice with trauma-informed learning grounded in reflection, research, and meaningful faith.
Our two new majors offer advanced study in:

  • Trauma-Informed Leadership and Service

  • Trauma-Responsive Therapy

Develop the capacity to lead and respond well in complex, real-world contexts.

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