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:

Duration & Eligibility

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

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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

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