About

The Social Work MSW programme offered at University of Peradeniya is designed for passionate people who carry strong attitudes of empathy, socio-cultural sensitivity, resilience and resounding level of emotional intelligence with a real sense of mission of promoting sustainable development with the values of social injustice and enormous respect for human rights and dignity.

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 2023-05-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Social Work Public Policy

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic 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/-)

Tuition Fee

To alway see correct tuition fees

International

1915 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1915 USD per year during 12 months.
National

255 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 255 USD per year during 12 months.

National: LKR92,000
SAARC Countries and clergy: $1,615
Non-SAARC Countries: $1,915

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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