Master of Social Work

Master of Social Work or MSW  is a Post-Graduate Social Work program. Social Work is both a professional and academic discipline whose area of study is intended for improving the quality of life of an individual, group, and or community belonging to a weaker section. The duration of a Master’s in Social Work is two years, usually comprising 4 semesters

Duration: 2 YearsLevel: Post Graduation
Type: DegreeEligibility : Graduation or Equivalent
Master of Social Work Eligibility
  • Aspiring students should have passed a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized University.
  • Candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities / Social Science / Science / Commerce / Management subjects are also eligible.
  • Students with a background in Social Work / Psychology / Social Science / Sociology or any other related fields are given preference over others.
Master of Social Work Employment Areas
  • Counselling Centres
  • Disaster Management Department
  • Education Sector
  • Gender Issues Associations or Groups
  • HR Department of Industries
  • Hospitals / Health Industry / Private Clinics
  • Human Rights Agencies / NGOs / Old Age Homes
  • MNCs
  • Natural Resources Management Companies
  • Prisons / Correction Cells
Master of Social Work Job Types
  • Assistant Director / Senior Manager
  • District Consultant
  • Documentation & Communication Officer
  • Humanitarian Values & PMER Officer
  • Junior Research Fellow
  • Professor
  • Project Coordinator / Programme Co-ordinator
  • Sub Regional Training Coordinator
  • Welfare Officer