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Master of Arts (Social Work) or MSW is a post graduate level course that offers intensive training in social work theories and techniques for students. The standard length of a full-time Master of Social Work program is two years and part-time programs may take 3 to 4 years. Other subjects that are taught are social welfare policies, human behaviour, research methodology, social problems, etc; besides field practice and dissertation.
Some of the popular entrance tests accepted for admissions into MSW programs include TISSNET, KSET or Karnataka SET, APSET or Andhra Pradesh SET, TANCET or Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test, DUET or Delhi University Entrance Test, IGNOU OPENMAT and other entrance tests conducted by various private and state universities offering this course. These tests ensure that a candidate is qualified to apply for the MSW programs as per the admission requirements of various colleges.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Master of Arts (Social Work) |
| - Duration | 2 years |
| - Course Level | Postgraduate |
| - Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in any field |
| - Top Colleges | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Delhi School of Social Work (DSSW), Loyola College |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance exams like TISSNET, DSSW Entrance Exam, MA (SW) Entrance Exam |
1. For IIT Business Candidates: The candidate should have passed Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelor of Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent Degree with minimum 50% marks.
2. Clearance of entrance tests like TISSNET, JNUEE and the likes that would be administered by the universities that offer the course. As it is mentioned that some institutes have their own entrance tests.
3. Effective communication, writing, analytical and interpersonal skills to comprehend social problems and interact with people. The degree of spatial ability to grasp different relations.
4. Empathy and patience to listen to others and their issues without judgement. Patience in order to make the change slowly.
5. Initiative and creative approach to the design of interventions. Willingness to listen and learn to value other’s paradigms and to advocate for change when it is right.
6. Passion for social development. The willingness just to come to the field work and be ready to work in the rural areas and the slum areas.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Social Work Theories | Systems theory, Conflict theory, Empowerment theory, Human behavior theory |
| Research Methods | Quantitative research, Qualitative research, Mixed-methods research, Research ethics |
| Social Policy | Social welfare policy, Health policy, Education policy, Economic policy |
| Fieldwork Practicum | Community development, Human resources, Mental health, Family and child welfare |
| Human Behavior | Human development, Personality theories, Social psychology, Group dynamics |
| Social Case Work | Assessment, Intervention, Evaluation, Case management |
| Community Organization | Community development, Community mobilization, Community engagement, Community empowerment |
| Social Welfare | Social welfare policies, Social welfare programs, Social welfare services, Social welfare legislation |
| Counseling | Theories of counseling, Counseling techniques, Counseling skills, Counseling practice |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Master of Arts [MA] (Social Work) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Jaipur National University | Jaipur, Rajasthan | INR 621,000 |
| Loyola College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 86,000 |
| Mansarovar Global University | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | INR 200,000 |
| Tata Institute of Social Sciences | Guwahati, Assam | INR 64,500 |
| Maharana Pratap Group of Institutes | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | INR 51,000 |
| Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences | Bhubaneswar, Orissa | -- |
| Himalayiya University | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | INR 156,000 |
| Bharatiya Engineering Science & Technology Innovation University | Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh | INR 500,000 |
| Bir Tikendrajit University | Imphal, Manipur | INR 240,000 |
| IEC University Baddi | Solan, Himachal Pradesh | INR 128,600 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Master of Arts [MA] (Social Work) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra University | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | INR 749,280 |
| University of Lucknow | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | INR 162,160 |
| Fakir Mohan University | Balasore, Orissa | INR 59,742 |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | INR 49,440 |
| Directorate of Distance Education Rabindra Bharati University | Kolkata, West Bengal | INR 45,800 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Central University | Motihari, Bihar | INR 41,218 |
| Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University | Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh | INR 54,130 |
| Birsa Munda Tribal University | Rajpipala, Gujarat | -- |
| Acharya Nagarjuna University | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh | INR 226,027 |
| Adikavi Nannaya University | Rajahmundhry, Andhra Pradesh | INR 201,000 |
