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Master of Social Work

Entry Requirements

Description
Person applying for entry into this programme must have an overall GPA 2.7 or greater in an approved undergraduate degree
Persons who have an overall GPA of less than 2.7 must have a minimum of 3 years working experience in the Social Work Field after completing an approved undergraduate programme
Persons who may opt to do the Master in Social Work programme, and do not have the relevant undergraduate background may be required to take undergraduate courses within the relevant area and must pass those courses with at least an overall of 2.7

Courses

First Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MSW5103 Identity, Diversity and Anti-Discriminatory Practice 3
MSW5102 Advanced Counselling Skills and Techniques 3
MSW5101 Philosophy/Critical Perspectives in Social Work 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MSW5201 Research Methodology 3
MSW5200 Advanced Practicum 6
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
YYY6201 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose one (1) of the following MSW5202, MSW5301 and MSW5302
YYY6202 Elective (3 Credits) 3 Choose one (1) of the following MSW5202, MSW5301 and MSW5302
Annual Attachment
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MSW5203 Practice Research Project and Seminar 12

Second Year Annual Attachment
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MSW5203 Practice Research Project and Seminar 12 Select this course in second year, if you have registered for this course before in the 1st year and has not completed it. If you are registering for this course for the first time in your programme, register for the course (MSW 5203) in the 1st year. Please consult your HOD or the Admissions Division for further clarification.