MA Social Work
Postgraduate professional degree in social work practice, community development, social welfare and fieldwork methods.
About MA Social Work
MA Social Work is a two-year professional postgraduate programme that trains students for advanced practice in social casework, group work, community organisation, social welfare administration, policy advocacy and research. It is the standard professional qualification for social workers in India. The programme includes extensive supervised fieldwork across diverse settings.
Who Should Apply
BSW graduates, BA graduates with social sector work experience, and professionals working in NGOs, healthcare, education and government welfare departments who seek formal advanced qualifications should apply.
What Will You Learn
You will study advanced social casework and counselling, advanced group work and facilitation, community organisation and development, social welfare administration and policy, social research methods and social statistics, human rights and social legislation, mental health and psychiatric social work, medical social work, child and family welfare, gender and development, disaster and crisis intervention, and conduct extensive fieldwork practicum.
Admission Process
TISS Mumbai's MA Social Work programme is accessed through TISSNET. DU School of Social Work, NIMHANS and BHU have their own entrance processes. CUET PG is used for central university social work programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions About MA Social Work
Q. What makes TISS Mumbai's MSW programme unique? TISS Mumbai is the most prestigious social work institution in Asia. Its MSW programme offers specialisations including Community Organisation & Development, Family & Child Welfare, Medical & Psychiatric Social Work, Criminology & Corrective Administration, and Education & Training.
Q. What specialisations are available in MA Social Work? Common specialisations include Medical & Psychiatric Social Work, Child & Family Welfare, Community Development, Women & Gender, Labour Welfare, Criminology, Disability Studies and Rural Development.
Q. What are the international career pathways after MA Social Work? MA Social Work graduates can pursue careers in UNICEF, UNHCR, WHO social protection, ILO, Save the Children and International Federation of Social Workers affiliated organisations.
Q. What is the pay scale for social workers in government jobs in India? Government social worker roles such as CDPO, Probation Officer and Welfare Officer are recruited at pay scales ranging from Rs 35,000 to Rs 70,000 per month depending on grade and seniority.
Eligibility Criteria
BA in relevant subject min 50%
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MA Social Work — FAQs
What is MA Social Work?+
Postgraduate professional degree in social work practice, community development, social welfare and fieldwork methods.
What is the duration of MA Social Work?+
MA Social Work is typically a 2-year programme.
What are the fees for MA Social Work?+
MA Social Work fees range from ₹12K to ₹120K per year depending on the college.
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