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
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Singapore, Singapore
Disciplines
Social WorkWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents19008 SGD / year≈ 19008 SGD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents15840 SGD / year≈ 15840 SGD / year
Living costs
Singapore
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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