Overview

Career Opportunities - Social Work MSW programme at University of Peradeniya

positions in social policy, human and welfare service sectors, and generic counseling and advocacy programmes
positions in national and international non-government organizations, and a range of other civil society and community-based organizations
positions in private and public hospitals and community based health services and programmes
social work positions in schools and higher education institutions
direct service positions in family, group, community based services such as mental health and counseling, disability, aged care, child care and family care, alcohol and drug abuse, minor offences and community based rehabilitations, housing, community legal, community corrections
positions in social reconstructions, disaster, crisis relief and recovery programmes and projects
group work and community development positions in a range of advocacy, community work and development agencies, services and programmes
development programmes/ projects
policy/ programme planning
development and research fields

Programme Structure

International careers in:

International development and social development and sustainable programs and projects
International migration and refugee programs
Peace missions
Humanitarian and disaster relief programs
United Nations agencies, missions, projects, and programs
A range of other INGO's and civil agencies
International aid and monitory agencies
Overseas work opportunities as professional social workers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kandy, Sri Lanka

Disciplines

Social Work

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

certified copies of certificates (e.g. Birth Certificate, degree or other higher educational certificates, etc.)
two copies of recent passport size photograph
service letter/s (if required) in the given format
two referee reports preferably from academics/mentors/supervisors/senior government officers/head of institution in the given format
synopsis of proposed research (if applying for a research degree)
payment slip of Application Fee (Local: Rs. 1000/-, Foreign: US$ 25/-)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2250 USD / year

≈ 2250 USD / year

Additional Details

National: LKR240,000
SAARC Countries and clergy: $2,400
Non-SAARC Countries: $2,250

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

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