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The Department of Social Work at Coimbatore, established in the academic year 2007–08, is part of the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Located at the Ettimadai campus in Coimbatore, the department offers a comprehensive range of academic programs including the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) with Research, Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Medical and Social Work (MMSW) [to be introduced in 2027], Master of Psychiatry Social Work (MPSW) [to be introduced in 2027] and Ph.D. in Social and Behavioural Sciences. These programs are designed to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the domains of human resources, medical and mental health, social development, and community-based interventions.

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Known for its strong emphasis on evidence-based education, the department combines academic learning, technology-driven approaches, intensive fieldwork, and interdisciplinary research. The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) with Research provides students with a strong foundation in social work practice while fostering research skills from the undergraduate level. Building on this foundation, the Master of Social Work (MSW) offers specialisations in emerging areas and prepares graduates for impactful careers across child welfare, human resources, community development, social policy, and the NGO sector. The specialised Master of Medical Social Work (MMSW) and Master of Psychiatric Social Work (MPSW) programmes offer advanced, competency-based training aligned with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) framework, preparing graduates for specialised professional practice in medical and psychiatric social work. At the doctoral level, the Ph.D. programme advances scholarly inquiry into social issues through innovative, community-driven research.

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With a deep-rooted commitment to compassion in action, the department integrates traditional Indian values with global best practices in social work. It continues to play a key role in capacity building, social transformation, and the empowerment of individuals and communities through education, practice, and research.

 

Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs Postgraduate Programs Doctoral Programs
Postgraduate Programs
Doctoral Programs
  • PhD in Social Work

Activities

The department frequently displays wall posters on current social issues, problems and needs to inform and educate students and the public.The students have conducted seminars and workshops on Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, Suicide Prevention and Crisis Management. Our students are active in institution wide cultural and spiritual activities. 

Field education

Consistent with the mission of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the students are bestowed with an opportunity to transcend theoretical knowledge by engaging in educational endeavors that helps nurture their skills and appreciate the realities of coping with complex problems in the quest to improve the quality of life and subjective well-being of the society. 

Alumni speaks

The corporate world has widely appreciated the fact that the alumni of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, have the sense of responsibility which made the employers confident in delegating new changes to them. In order to stay connected, Amritians (Alumni of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham) have started Chapters in major cities in India and abroad. 

Research 

The Department engages in research on the interplay between vulnerabilities, development and human rights that feed into knowledge enhancement, direct action and policy building. Research initiatives address diverse levels of human problems, guided by need, capacity, and rights-based approaches.  

Placements

The Department of Social Work at Amrita has established relationships with over sixty collaborating social service organizations across south and central India where students can do their internships, projects and other experiential learning. These organizations are also potential places of employment for Our graduates.

Research Centers

University of Buffalo Amrita Research Institution (UBARI)

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Ph. D. Research Topics

Research Opportunities

Alumni Testimonials

Here are the students from Master of Social Work (MSW) from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore Campus, sharing their transformative journeys, highlighting the unique experiences they’ve had throughout their academic and professional development…

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Mrs.Priyanka working as STUDENT COUNSELOR in Jawahar Public School, Keralam. On the auspicious occasion of Children's Day, November 14, 2024, our students from Jawahar Public School, Keralam, were bestowed the esteemed privilege of visiting Rashtrapati Bhavan. We are proud to be the sole representative school from Keralam, granted the opportunity to engage with our Honorable President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu.

Mrs. Priyanka

2016 – 2018, MSW, Department of Social Work

Activities

Students and Faculties at International Conference on Gender and Technology (ICGT 2025)
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Conducted as Part of the Rural Camp Daksha 2024
Tree Plantation by Social Work Students, Coimbatore

Induction Program for the 2024 Batch, Coimbatore
Induction Program for the 2024 Batch, Coimbatore
Graduation for the 2024 MSW Batch
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration at the Coimbatore Campus
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration at the Coimbatore Campus

Activities

Students and Faculties at International Conference on Gender and Technology (ICGT 2025)

Students and Faculties at International Conference on Gender and Technology (ICGT 2025)

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Conducted as Part of the Rural Camp Daksha 2024

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Conducted as Part of the Rural Camp Daksha 2024

Tree Plantation by Social Work Students, Coimbatore

Tree Plantation by Social Work Students, Coimbatore

Induction Program for the 2024 Batch, Coimbatore

Induction Program for the 2024 Batch, Coimbatore

Induction Program for the 2024 Batch, Coimbatore

Induction Program for the 2024 Batch, Coimbatore

Graduation for the 2024 MSW Batch

Graduation for the 2024 MSW Batch

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration at the Coimbatore Campus

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration at the Coimbatore Campus

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration at the Coimbatore Campus

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration at the Coimbatore Campus

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Master of Social Work Program Faculty Presentation

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Amrita School of Social Behavioral Sciences
Department of Social Work

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 
Amrita Nagar (P O), Ettimadai
Coimbatore- 641112  
Tamil Nadu
Phone: 0422 – 2619390

 

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