MSW is a postgraduate arts degree specialising in Social Work, building on undergraduate study with more advanced, research-oriented coursework.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Degree | Master of Social Work |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in a related field |
| Entrance Route | CUET-PG at participating universities; other universities use merit or their own entrance process |
What you will study
- Social work theory, methods and ethics
- Fieldwork placements in community, medical or corporate settings
- Social policy, welfare administration and human rights
- Counselling and community-intervention techniques
Career directions
- NGOs, development-sector and community-welfare organisations
- Medical and psychiatric social work in hospitals
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR) roles
- Government welfare schemes and public administration
After the degree
Graduates commonly move into the careers above, or continue to a Ph.D. in Social Work for an academic/research career.