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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
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.
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:
Failing to meet the aforesaid conditions 1,2 and 3, the candidate will be required to pay higher fees in the subsequent years.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Cr | |
Total credits upto 6th semester | 147 |
Total credits for Integrated MSW | 231 |
Total credits for MSW only (Only for lateral entry) | 96 |
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 |
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
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)
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
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)
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)
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:
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.
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
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 will be based on Entrance test or interview scores.
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.
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 mentioned beside are current. The University reserves the right to alter fees at any time without notice.
Subject to Change *
Amritapuri | ||
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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/- |
Placement Enqueries :
Email: shyamsundarcv@am.amrita.edu
Ph: 0476 -280 5108
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Amrita School of Arts & Sciences,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Amritapuri Campus,
Clappana (P.O.),
Kollam– 690525
Admission Coordinator
Toll-free Number:
18004258324 / 9995144543