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Master of Social Work (M.S.W)

About Course

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program offered through IGNOU UAE – Emirates Professional Training Institute (Study Centre 5509) is a UGC-approved, internationally recognized postgraduate degree designed to prepare skilled, compassionate, and socially responsible professionals in the field of social work.

Whether you are a recent graduate, NGO professional, healthcare worker, counselor, teacher, or someone passionate about community development, the MSW program equips you with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on field experience to make a real difference in society.

Key Highlights:

  • ✅ UGC & HRD Approved
  • ✅ Recognized by the Govt. of India
  • ✅ Exams Conducted in UAE
  • ✅ Weekend Academic Support Classes
  • ✅ Focus Areas: Social justice, human rights, counseling, public welfare, NGO management, health & mental health, women and child development, and disaster response
  • ✅ Globally Accepted Indian Degree

Duration & Eligibility

Minimum Duration

2 Years

Maximum Duration

4 Years

Minimum Qualification

A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

FEE

Course Fee

5900 Dhs/ Per Year

Registration Fee

400 Dhs (At the time of Admission along with course fee of 1st year)

Exam Fee

75Dhs/Paper

Why Choose Msc Information Security Through IGNOU UAE?

  • Degree awarded by a UGC-recognised Central University of the Government of India
  • Industry-relevant curriculum aligned with global cybersecurity and information security standards
  • Strong balance of technical depth and management-level security governance
  • Flexible distance / blended learning suitable for working IT professionals
  • Transparent NRI fee structure for international learners
  • Term-end examinations conducted locally in Sharjah (OSC 5509)
  • Dedicated UAE-based academic and admission support

IGNOU M.S.W – Syllabus Overview (2025–26)

Year 1 – Core & Electives
S.No
Subject Name
Subject Code
Credits
1
Origin and Development of Social Work
MSW-01
4
2
Professional Social Work: Indian Perspectives
MSW-02
4
3
Social Work Practicum and Supervision
MSW-05
4
4
Social Work Practicum-I (Practical)
MSWL-13
8
5
Block Placement (Field Practicum)
MSWL-14
8
6
Basic Social Science Concepts (Elective)
MSW-03
4
7
Social Work and Social Development (Elective)
MSW-04
4
Year 1 – Core & Electives Total Credits
36
Year 2 – Advanced & Field Practicum
S.No
Subject Name
Subject Code
Credits
1
Case Work & Counselling: Working with Individuals
MSW-07
4
2
Social Group Work: Working with Groups
MSW-08
4
3
Community Organization Management for Community Development
MSW-09
4
4
Contemporary Methods & Values of Social Work
MSW-17
4
5
Social Work Practicum-II (Advanced Field Placement)
MSWL-15
8
6
Internship (Extended Field Engagement)
MSWL-16
8
7
HIV/AIDS: Stigma, Discrimination & Prevention (Elective)
MSWE-01
4
8
Women & Child Development (Elective)
MSWE-01
4
9
Disaster Management (Elective)
MSWE-03
4
10
International Social Work (Elective)
MSWE-07
4
Year 2 – Advanced & Field Practicum Total Credits
48

Career Opportunities

Graduates of MSc Information Security can pursue roles such as:

Information Security Analyst
Cybersecurity Consultant
Network & Systems Security Engineer
Digital Forensics Analyst
IT Risk & Compliance Officer
Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
Cybersecurity Governance & Policy Executive

What We Provide – IGNOU UAE (OSC 5509)

At Emirates Professional Training Institute, Sharjah, we provide complete learner support:

End-to-end admission and documentation assistance
Academic counselling and cybersecurity career guidance
Assignment and exam preparation support
Local exam coordination in Sharjah
Regular updates on IGNOU academic schedules and deadlines
Dedicated support for working professionals and international learners

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IGNOU Accreditation and Recognition

University Grants Commission (UGC)

Ministry of Education, Government of India

Distance Education Bureau (DEB)

Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

Commonwealth of Learning (COL)

UNESCO
Collaboration

World Education Services