What is MSW?
MSW or Master of Social Work is a two years master degree course in social work. This specialized postgraduate course covers the macro and micro-aspects of professional social work practices in community and other fields of social services. This course helps students to acquire skills to increase the work efficiently for the underprivileged sections of the society against issues such as social injustice, child marriage, animal abusing, racism, and other issues related to anu community.
MSW course is available in both the modes as regular full time mode and distance learning mode. This course is divided into 4 semesters. The major subjects in MSW are history of social work, social work research and quantitative analysis, social legislation and labour welfare, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having graduation from a recognized institute with passing marks are eligible for admission in this course. Candidates who have pursued Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or are from Humanities & Social Sciences/Science / Management/Commerce and other backgrounds are also eligible to pursue MSW course.
Skills Required for MSW
| Good communication skills | Empathy |
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| Good listener | Emotional intelligence |
| Critical thinking | Tolerance |
| Social perceptiveness | Persuasion |
| Integrity | Ability to set boundaries |
| Self-awareness | Ability to coordinate |
Job Profiles
After doing an MSW course, candidates can pursue higher studies in the field of social work. They can also opt for a job in the field. Some popular job opportunities that candidates can join are listed below:
As a Social Worker: To provide appropriate resources, advice, and support to individuals who are facing difficulties or problems in their personal/professional life, social workers do much more.
As a Project Coordinator: To help in the planning, budgeting, and monitoring process of a project undertaken by an NGO, a project coordinator always plays an important role.
Junior Research Fellow
District Consultant
Documentation and Communication Officer
Humanitarian Values and PMER Officer
Senior Manager - Human Resources
Sub-Regional Training Coordinator
Professor/Lecturer
Top Entrance Examinations
Here is the list of some top entrance examinations:
- DUET
- BHU PET
- TISS NET
- AMU Entrance
Government Job Opportunities
Some government departments and ministries like the Ministry of Social Justice, Ministry of Women & Child Affairs, Ministry of Labour & Employment, etc. are offers job positions like:
- Research Assistants
- Project Fellow
- General Manager
- Trainee
- Assistants
- Counsellor
- Field Investigator, and others
