Overview

The Master of Social Work at Singapore University of Social Sciences is practice-based programme designed to prepare social workers aspiring to take up leadership positions in the social service sector. It aims to equip graduates with clinical social work skills, administration skills and supervision skills to function at management positions in the sector.

Careers

Graduates from the Graduate Diploma programme will be recognised social work professionals with administrative and supervisory abilities, as accepted by the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board (SWAAB) and the main employers of social workers namely the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). Those who proceed to complete the master's programme will become domain specialists as well.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Lifespan and Social Ecology
Social Policy Analysis and Development
Social Administration and Planning
Social Research and Programme Evaluation
Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
Statistics and Data Analysis
Social Work Practicum and Field Seminars

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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85

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
Additional admission requirements may be applicable to some programmes.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo one or more interviews and/or take written admission or other evaluation tests as may be prescribed by SUSS from time to time.
All applications are considered individually on merit, and the offer of admission is dependent on the number of places available in individual programmes. Admission is solely at the discretion of SUSS and the decision is final and binding. SUSS reserves the right to refuse admission and is not obliged to offer an explanation for the non-admission of unsuccessful candidates.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

19008 SGD / year

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Citizens or residents

15840 SGD / year

≈ 15840 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

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