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.
Graduation Requirements
Students Admitted from Semester 1, AY2022/23
To graduate from the MSW programme, each candidate is required to read and pass five core courses and five elective courses (total 40 units). A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 is required for graduation.
| For students with a Bachelor of Social Work | For students with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work | For students without a Graduate Diploma in Social Work or a Bachelor in Social Work |
2 capstone courses:
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2 capstone courses:
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2 capstone courses:
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3 core courses:
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3 core courses:
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3 core courses:
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5 elective courses, with at least one elective course from the following basket:
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5 elective courses, with at least one elective course from the following basket:
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5 elective courses, with at least one elective course from the following basket:
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List of courses of the respective basket can be found here.
Students Admitted from Semester 1, AY2019/20 to AY2020/21
Students Admitted from Semester 1, AY2011/12 to AY2018/19