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We are happy to announce that 2023 Admissions have begun for our world-class Master of Social Work program at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India’s Number 1 Private University. The MSW program is offered at both the Amritapuri (Kerala) and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) campuses.

 

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Curriculum

Semester I
Course Title L T P Cr
Foundations of Social Work Practice 4 0 0 4
Introduction to Psychology – Human Behaviour and development 4 0 0 4
Social Science Concepts and Social Work 4 0 0 4
Communicative English 3 0 0 3
Language 1 3 0 0 3
Introduction to Computing 3 0 0 3
Cultural Education I 3 0 0 1
TOTAL 22
Semester II
Course Title L T P Cr
Working with Individuals and Groups 4 0 0 4
Management for Social Work Practice 4 0 0 4
Foundations of Sustainable Development 4 0 0 4
Contemporary Social Problems & concerns 4 0 0 4
Professional Communication 4 0 0 3
Language 2 3 0 0 3
Cultural education II 2 0 0 2
TOTAL 24
Semester III
Course Title L T P Cr
Community Organization and Social Action 4 0 0 4
Philosophy of \research 4 0 0 4
Social policy, Planning and Development 4 0 0 4
Introduction to Family Welfare  and Child Protection 4 0 0 4
Fieldwork I 6
Amrita Value Program I 1 0 0 1
Life Skills I (CIR) 2 0 0 2
TOTAL 25
Semester IV
Course Title L T P Cr
Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Social Work 4 0 0 4
Fundamentals of Project Management 4 0 0 4
Human Rights & Social Justice 4 0 0 4
Introduction to Disaster Management 4 0 0 4
Fieldwork II 6
Amrita Value Program II 1 0 0 1
Life Skills II (CIR) 2 0 0 2
TOTAL 25
Semester V
Course Title L T P Cr
Social Work Practice in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 3 0 0 3
Social legislation in India 3 0 0 3
Areas of Social Work Practice – I (Sustainable Community development) 3 0 0 3
Social Welfare Administration 3 0 0 3
Public Health & Global Health issues 3 0 0 3
Fieldwork III 6
Rural camp 2
Mentor Program 1 2 0 0 2
Life Skills III (CIR) 2 0 0 2
TOTAL 27
Semester VI
Course Title L T P Cr
Areas of Social Work Practice – II (Sustainable Community development) 4 0 0 4
Foundations of Academic Writing and Research ethics and values 1 2 0 0 2
Human Behaviour and Environmental Sustainability 4 0 0 4
Field work IV 6
Final project 4
Mentor program 2 Application 2 0 0 2
Career Competency course (CIR) 2 0 0 2
TOTAL 24
Semester VII
Course Title L T P Cr
Foundation of Physical health& Mental health, Child rights and child protection and community development 4 0 0 4
Data Analysis and Interpretation 3 0 0 3
Society, Change and Development 3 0 0 3
Academic Paper Writing and Research project 1 4 0 0 4
Field work 3
Cultural education (Pass/Fail)* 1 0 0 1
Career Competency course I (CIR) 2 0 0 2
TOTAL 20
Semester VIII
Course Title L T P Cr
VIII        Social Welfare Policy and Administration 3 0 0 3
Psychosocial perspectives and counselling 3 0 0 3
Specialization 1 3 0 0 3
Research project 2 3
Fieldwork 3
Rural Camp 2
Amrita value program * 1 0 0 1
Career Competency course II (CIR) 2 0 0 2
TOTAL 20
Semester IX
Course Title L T P Cr
Social Legalization for vulnerable groups 3 0 0 3
Project Formulation and Management 3 0 0 3
Introduction to Disaster Management and vulnerability reduction 3 0 0 3
Specialization 2 3 0 0 3
Research project 3 3
Tutorial Program 1 – student teaching 2 0 0 2
Field work 3
Career Competency course III (CIR) 2 0 0 2
TOTAL 22

Eligibility & Process

Eligibility

For Two Year MSW Programme

  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
  • Candidates appearing for the degree exam can also apply.

For five year Integrated MSW Programme

  • +2 / PUC with an aggregate score of 50 % and followed by an online interview.
Selection Process

Selection is based on academic performance in the qualifying examination and interview.

How to Apply

Amritapuri

Registration for admission 2023 is fully online. Candidates are required to have their recent photograph, online payment credentials, etc. to be ready to complete the online application process.

Application fee of Rs. 750/-

The NRI applicants please email to nriadmission@amrita.edu and not be applied through the website.

Management Quota option in Amrita Online Application Portal (AOAP). ‘Candidates can also submit the option in Step 2 of the application process, in case if they wish to be considered under management quota.’

Coimbatore

Registration for Social Work – 2023 is fully online. Candidates are required to have their recent photograph, online payment credentials, etc. to be ready to complete the online application process.
Application Fee of Rs. 500/-

coimbatore

The NRI applicants please email to nriadmission@amrita.edu and not to be applied through the website.

Important Dates

Amritapuri

MSW

  • Commencement of Application Form: February 8, 2023

For Five-year Integrated MSW Programme

  • Commencement of Application Form: February 17, 2023

Coimbatore

  • Commencement of Application Form: December 30, 2022
  • Last Date to Submit Application: June 30, 2023

Contact Us

Amritapuri

Reach Us

The Admission Coordinator,
Amrita School of Arts & Sciences,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Amritapuri Campus,
Clappana (P.O.),
Kollam– 690525

Admission Coordinator

Toll-free Number:
18004258324 / 9995144543

ibmsw@am.amrita.edu
asasadmissions@am.amrita.edu

Coimbatore

Reach Us
The Admission Coordinator,
Department of Social Work,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Ettimadai (P.O.), Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu – 641 112

Mobile
9566643196
7708992270

Email
mswadmissions@cb.amrita.edu

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