Master of Social Work (By Coursework)

The NUS Master of Social Work (MSW) programme produces leaders of the social work profession in direct practice, policy and legislation, and research and evaluation.

Why the NUS Master of Social Work?

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Apply evidence-based practice

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Deepen your skills as
a reflexive practitioner

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Become a leader in
social services

Admissions
 
Applicants may decide on two routes of admission into the MSW programme: direct admission route or stackable route.
More details on intakes, application period, and entry/graduation requirements can be found below.
Curriculum
 
The MSW curriculum is tailored to students from different backgrounds:
Bachelor of Social Work, Graduate Diploma in Social Work, or others.
Fees and funding
 
Our courses are subsidised for Singapore residents.
More information about tuition fees and scholarships can be found below.
Programme duration
 
Students typically take 2 to 2.5 years to complete the programme.
Lifelong learning, at your own pace

Not ready to commit to the full programme? Sign up for standalone elective courses that meet your immediate needs, at your own pace. After completing 5 elective courses, you can choose to apply to be a student in the Master of Social Work programme. Upon admission, you can then complete the remaining core courses and capstone to be awarded the degree.
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We are here to support you in taking ownership of your own learning, all while balancing work and life.

*The stackable route is for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
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What our students say about the courses

"The capstone courses allowed me to experience first-hand using practice research methodologies to guide my practice, which contributed to better patient care at the hospital where I work as a Medical Social Worker."

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MR ADRIAN TAN
Medical Social Worker

"This lifelong learning journey never ends as even after the research is completed, I continue to have reflections on the concepts and theories which are relevant to and for my work as a counsellor and social worker."

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MS YVONNE ANG
Senior Counsellor, Manager
National Council of Social Services, Sun Ray Scheme

"For me, learning and establishing evidence-based practice is aligned to the essence of social work services delivery — ensuring that our practice is truly benefiting our clients and not causing harm. I appreciated learning the various research techniques and the strong emphasis for us to keep to the fidelity of the proposed methodology as well as the ethical process."

MR MOHAMAD FIROZ BIN ABDUL KADIR
Master of Social Work student

The Unique NUS Experience

We develop:
Critical thinkers

We hone:
Evidence-based
practice

We nurture:
Skilled and
reflexive practitioners

We groom:
Social service leaders

Further your career in NUS Social Work today!

Contact us at swkbox3@nus.edu.sg for enquiries on our programmes.

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