The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)’s Master of Social Work (MSW) programme offers opportunity to learners for higher studies in professional social work. Besides offering the core courses pertaining to social work, it includes themes in some of the emerging areas in social work such as globalisation, migration and HIV/AIDS which are highly useful in the present day context.
The practical components have been meticulously prepared to provide the learners, hands on training, which will enable the candidates to find suitable placements within and outside the country. The programme comprises 66 credits covered through 10 theory papers, one dissertation and two practical components.
Eligibility for admission MSW is bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. The duration of the programme is two years and maximum period of 5 years. last date for receipt of applications is June 15, 2013.