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Overview

A new Five Year Integrated B/MSW Degree in social work is now offered at the Amritapuri Campus of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. This Integrated BSW and MSW program provides a rich pathway in the field of social work.

Students can opt to graduate after three years with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or continue for five years and get a full fledged Master’s degree in Social Work from a top-ranked university

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Refund Policy 2023

Important Note
 

Applications for admission to UG and Integrated degree programmes based on +2 / HSE / Intermediate / equivalent marks except B.Tech, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences is now open.

Please ignore if you have already applied.

If you have already applied for the aforesaid courses through Amrita Entrance Examinations 2023, you need to only enter your +2 / HSE / Intermediate / equivalent marks in AOAP Portal and upload the relevant Mark Statement immediately after publication of results.

Important Dates
 

Last Date to Submit Application : August 31, 2023

Terms and Conditions for Award and Renewal of Scholarship Fees

Scholarship Fees, i.e. Slabs 1 to 3 is allotted for the Academic Year 2023-2024 ONLY. Renewal of Scholarship Fees for subsequent years is subject to meeting the following conditions:

  1. Consistent Academic performance by securing a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 
    1. 8.0 and above in the case of Scholarship Slab 1 at the end of each academic year
    2. 7.5 and above in the case of Scholarship Slab 2 at the end of each academic year
    3. 7.0 and above in the case of Scholarship Slab 3 at the end of each academic year
  2. No disciplinary action during the period of study in the University.
  3. Clearing each semester without any arrear

Failing to meet the aforesaid conditions 1,2 and 3, the candidate will be required to pay higher fees in the subsequent years. 

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 Il
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 Ill
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 Vl
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 Vll
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 Vlll
Course Title L T P Cr
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
Total credits
  Cr
Total credits upto 6th semester 147
Total credits for Integrated MSW 231
Total credits for MSW only (Only for lateral entry) 96
 
Only for lateral entry
Semester 7 L T P Cr
Foundations of social work practice* 4 0 0 4
Foundations of social work methods and fields-II Community development and social action 4 0 0 4
Semester 8
Foundations of social work methods and fields- I Social case work and Social group work) 4 0 0 4
Electives

Sustainable Community Development

Course Title L T P Cr
Rural and Tribal Community Development 3 0 0 3
Urban Community Development and Good Governance 3 0 0 3
Climate Change and Sustainable Development 3 0 0 3
Technological Interventions for Community Development 3 0 0 3

Environmental Sciences and Disaster Management

Course Title L T P Cr
Environmental Decision Making 3 0 0 3
Standard approaches and Technologies for Disaster Relief and Recovery 3 0 0 3
Natural Resource Management & Computational Social sciences 3 0 0 3
Climate Change and Sustainable Development 3 0 0 3

 

Sustainable Public Health

Course Title L T P Cr
Social Work Practice in Mental Health 3 0 0 3
Community Care in Physical and Mental Health 3 0 0 3
Social Work Practice in Physical Health 3 0 0 3
Public Health Management 3 0 0 3

Social Innovation for Sustainability

Course Title L T P Cr
Public Health Management 3 0 0 3
Natural Resource Management & Computational Social sciences 3 0 0 3
Standard approaches and Technologies for Disaster Relief and Recovery 3 0 0 3
Technological Interventions for Community Development 3 0 0 3

 

Child Right and Child Protection

Course Title L T P Cr
Understanding Children as Vulnerable Groups 3 0 0 3
Care and Support Services for Children 3 0 0 3
Intervention for Child Rights and Child Protection 3 0 0 3
Interventions for Children in Humanitarian Crisis 3 0 0 3

NOTE: L- Lecture hours/week | T- Tutorial hours/week | P- Practical hours/week

Eligibility

Admission

Eligibility & Criteria

Age: Candidates born on or after 1st July 2002.
Educational Qualification: 12th or equivalent with an aggregate minimum of 50% marks from CBSE /State Board/ICSE.
Important Note: It is mandatory to meet the required eligibility criteria to complete the admission process. Admission process and seat confirmation will complete only after submission of educational documents and full fee payment including caution deposit.
Programme Duration: 5 Years (Exit option after 3 years for BSW)

Program Overview

Introduction

The 5 Year Integrated BSW &MSW programme offered by the Department of Social Work, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is oriented to develop value-oriented, ethically conscious, socially responsive and skilled humanitarian professionals who will be capable of addressing a wide range of crucial problems faced by the vulnerable sections of the society, both at the national and global levels. It is also anticipated that our students of social work will be proficient with knowledge, perspective and skills to approach different challenges and problems faced by our society from a rights-based, and vulnerability reduction-oriented perspective. Nurturing sensitivity to gender issues, environmental challenges and disasters, accessible and affordable health care and support services, protection of child rights, plight of indigenous population and other marginalised communities is a core of the course. This programme is thus structured and oriented in the background of the experiences, expertise, and need of eminent, reliable organisations working in different social work settings in India and rest of the world. Spread over ten semesters, the Integrated MSW programme consists of Foundation, Core and Specialisation (Concentration) Courses. The Core Courses build the foundation in an interdisciplinary manner while the concentration courses cater to the need for specialisation within the field of social work.

At a Glance

  • International student exchange opportunities
  • Multi-disciplinary field action projects
  • International Ph.D. fellowships and internship opportunities
  • Placement and training in social work related projects and programs of the MA Math
  • International Faculties
  • Exit option after 3 years with Bachelor Degree
About

Program Mission

“To prepare the students for specialized, advance level, evidence based and autonomous practice among the oppressed, at risk, vulnerable and general populations. The programme provides rigorous intellectual base, an opportunity for skill development and an educational perspective”

Program Outcomes (PO)

  • PO1: To develop skills of working with individuals, groups and communities on social issues.
  • PO2: To understand the scope of social worker practice with in a developmental and human rights perspective.
  • PO3: To develop skills to work in different fields through strategic, planning, goverence, advocacy, activism, and research in a variety of institutional and non-institutional settings, in various context.
  • PO4: To develop ability to work with other human sciences with inter disciplinary approach.
  • PO5: To develop sensitivity to various ethical issues and practices in various fields of social work of and engage actively in various regulatory bodies overseeing health ethics and human rights.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)

  • PO1: To develop the knowledge of working with different populations and the ability to solve the problem through value based educational practice and field experience.
  • PO2: To identify social problems using cutting edge research tools and executes innovative solutions in social work practice.
  • PO3: To develop the sensitivity to ethical issues and rights-based perspective in the fields of social work.
  • PO4: To develop skills to work at micro, mezzo and macro levels through strategic planning, governance, advocacy, activism, and research is a variety of institutional and non-institutional settings, and context including disasters and conflicts.
Specializations and Collaborations

Our program provides a robust grounding in social work principles and practices, and offers seven specializations for you to select from. Take advantage of a UNICEF-based curriculum in Communication for Social and Behavioural Change (CSBC). You can even pursue a dual degree in Human Rights with the University of Arizona, a renowned institution in the United States. Specializations include:

  • Community Development
  • Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
  • Child Rights and Child Protection
  • Disaster Management
  • Gender and Social Work
  • Communication for Social and Behavioural Change (CSBC)- UNICEF Curriculum
  • Dual degree in Human Rights from University of Arizona
Dual Degree from University of Arizona

We also offer a unique opportunity to pursue a Dual degree in Human Rights from University of Arizona, a world class university in the United States of America. Additionally, you’ll be able to participate in practical and authentic learning experiences through fieldwork, field research, project work, and internships. This will provide you with valuable hands-on experience.

World-Class Education

Amrita is India’s only UNESCO Chair in Gender Equality and Women’s empowerment. The Amrita MSW (Two years) and Integrated MSW program (5 Years) is a full-time residential program that offers world-class opportunities in the field of Social Work, and the gender equality topic is only one of many strengths in our program. Our social workers are prepared for multiple career possibilities, from working in hospitals, NGOs, government positions, working with communities and individuals, or working at national and international levels. Our program prepares students to take a prominent role in the significant and urgent real-life current challenges facing our world community, from environmental and other disasters, to understanding mental and physical distress of children and adults from the individual to the community, national, and global levels, to being able to critically evaluate and devise innovative solutions for the challenge at hand.

The Amrita Social Work Education Advantage

  • Among the 3 categories of Deemed Universities in the country, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is placed in Category-1 by the MHRD, GOI
  • Qualified and experienced full-time faculty, including international faculty
  • Nationally and internationally recognized experts as visiting faculty offering workshops and seminars
  • Wide and diversified settings for concurrent fieldwork, unmatched learning experience through closely supervised fieldwork
  • A strong emphasis on exciting research activities to prepare students to publish their own high-quality research papers in peer-reviewed international journals
  • Dedicated mentorship and close supervision by experienced research guides on student research projects
  • Block placements and internships in nationally & internationally reputed voluntary (NGOs/ INGOs) and corporate organizations, government departments, as well as at the development projects of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math
  • Credit-based curriculum and continuous evaluation under semester pattern
  • A dedicated in-house ‘Training & Placement Directorate’
  • Diverse student body including international students and students from all over India.
  • International alliances and excellent facilities and infrastructure
  • Unparalleled benefits of living and studying in a large campus
UNESCO Chair

The UNESCO Chair seeks to impact the individual, community and greater society through research, implementation and education.
In its fourth year, Amrita’s UNESCO Chair strives to promote international, inter-university cooperation and networking to enhance institutional capacities and collaborative work. It was in the fall of 2016 that Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (University) and UNESCO inaugurated India’s first-ever Chair on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.

Focus areas of UNESCO Chair:
Designing tools and methods for effective interventional strategies towards the empowerment of women and strengthening gender equality with community’s active and inclusive participation.
Focusing on six holistic dimensions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals defined as: safety and security, economic vitality, education, political, social and cultural environment, environmental quality and health.
Understanding and mapping the vulnerabilities in communities to finally support India’s progress towards achieving the UN’s 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development.
The Center for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: where research meets action
The Center for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a research-focused academic center for promoting gender equality and fostering women’s empowerment with a special focus on technology and other innovative methods. This center offers diverse courses on key focus areas, pilot radical ideas, and collaborate with leading universities and institutions to advance the initiatives. The center acts as a major resource center for the implementation of various development projects undertaken by Amrita University and its parent organization, MA Math.
The CWEGE mission is built upon the three pillars of education, implementation, and action research.
The CWEGE research agenda continues with a system’s thinking-based approach to mapping women’s vulnerabilities throughout rural India. The approach remains focused through the lens of six dimensions ((i) safety and security, (ii) economic vitality, (iii) education, (iv) political, social and cultural environment, (v) environmental quality and (vi) health), and how they intersect with the different context levels of women’s lives. Our primary focus over the last six months has been improving and refining our data collection strategies, engaging with subject matter experts in the areas outlined above in order to ensure quality of research, and planning an expansion of our original pilot field venture.

Selection

Selection will be based on Entrance test or interview scores.

How to Apply

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 to be applied through the website.

Proceed to Apply Online (AOAP Link will be provided shortly)

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

Admission Procedure
  • Apply Online
  • Online Entrance or Interview
  • Get Provisional Admission
  • Update +2 Marks
  • Verification of Marks
  • Confirmation of Admission
  • Accept
  • Pay Fee
  • Or Exit, the seat goes to the next person on the waiting list
Examination Details

Amrita Entrance Examination – Behavioural Sciences (Arts, Humanities & Commerce) (AEEB)
 

Tentative Examination Dates: April 28, 29, 30.

Duration: 2 hours

Number of Questions: 80

Marking Scheme: 3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer.

Question Paper Pattern

Reasoning: 30 questions

Computing Skills: 25 questions

English: 25 questions

Fees Structure (Semester Wise)

Fees mentioned beside are current. The University reserves the right to alter fees at any time without notice.

Subject to Change *

Amritapuri
Fee Type Slab Fees
Scholarship Fees 1 13750
Scholarship Fees 2 27500
Scholarship Fees 3 41250
Non – Scholarship Fees 4 55000
College Caution Deposit – 3000
Hostel and Mess Fee 2023
Hostel Fees Annual INR 24,000/-
Mess Fees Annual INR 43,000/-
Caution Deposit  One Time INR 5,000/-

For More Placement Enqueries

Placement Enqueries :
Email: shyamsundarcv@am.amrita.edu
Ph: 0476 -280 5108

Why Amrita

The top reasons to choose Amrita for your career

601-800th

World University Rankings 2019

141

BRICS Rankings 2020

801–1000th

World University Rankings 2019

168th

BRICS University Rankings 2020

7th

India University Rankings 2023

15th

Overall Rankings 2023
ranking
7th Best
University in India
ranking
Amrita Ranked No.1 in India Top 100 in The World
ranking
Topmost
‘A++’ Grade

Contact

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 or asasadmissions@am.amrita.edu

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