MSW

Master of Social Work

MSW or Master of Social Work 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; these may vary depending upon the institute providing it.

The Master of Social Work program is available via remote learning, correspondence, or part-time study. A correspondence MSW program provides less practical instruction than a classroom program. The primary languages of instruction are English and Hindi. Certain institutes offer it as an MASW, which stands for Master of Arts in Social Work. Few colleges provide a five-year integrated social work program that leads to BSW (three years) and MSW (two years) degrees. Family and Child Welfare, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management, and Community Development are all options for specialization in the Master's Degree course program. Depending on the circumstances, MSW final-year students are often offered two specialty options each year.

The master's degree program in Social Work is designed to train persons who work in the Development and Welfare sectors or who want to work in them. A Master of Social Work degree qualifies a candidate to work as a Social Worker in a variety of positions. Interventions are carried out by social workers through research, policy, community organization, direct practice, and training.

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.
• Candidates appearing for final year degree exams are also eligible to appear for the first year. However, their final admission to MSW is subject to passing the degree examination before the opening of the classes of 1st semester.
• The selection is based on one's performance in Entrance Test, Group Discussion, and Interview. The test measures one's mental ability and general awareness. The aim of the interview is to establish a candidate’s genuine interest in Social Work.
• Candidates belonging to the SC/ST require at least 40% marks at the qualifying examinations. This percentage may vary depending on the University.

Master of Social Work Entrance Test

Master of Social Work Specialisations

Master of Social Work Course Syllabus

Syllabus of Social Work course as prescribed by various Colleges & Universities.

Master of Social Work Colleges

• Tata Institute of Social Sciences - TISS, Mumbai
• University of Delhi - DU, Delhi
• Jamia Millia Islamia - JMI, New Delhi
• Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune

Master of Social Work Course Suitability

• It is best suited for graduates with a broad perspective on mankind. They must be extremely patient and capable of dealing with difficult situations.
• Those with a strong knowledge of human psychology and the capacity to assess a problem and make appropriate judgments are ideal candidates for this course.
• Despite its noble goal, social work as a career is not considered prominent, thus one should be pleased even if one does not gain as much renown as other professional degrees such as a Bachelor of Engineering and so on.

How is the Master of Social Work Programme Beneficial?

• Candidates who have completed a Master’s degree in Social work can apply for the Ph.D. degree.
• After gaining some experience Master of Social Work graduates can be appointed as Consultants with various highly reputed organizations.

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

Advanced Course in Master of Social Work

• Ph.D. (Social Work)