Programme Overview

The MSW (Master of Social Work) Programme launched in 2009 is offered by Department of Social and Health Innovation is a comprehensive, full-time postgraduate course designed to prepare students for professional careers in social work and related fields. This program provides the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to address social issues and improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Rankings

MSW (Master of Social Work) Programme at Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE, Manipal has been ranked 1st among Emerging Colleges in Social Work and ranked 15 th in the overall rankings according to India Today-MDRA Best Colleges Rankings for the year 2024. MSW (Master of Social Work) Programme.

Course Curriculum

Specializations offered are

  1.        Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
  2.        Medical & Psychiatric Social Work
  3.        Community Development

The Competency driven curriculum with student-centred learning experience is a unique theory & practice-based integrated program including:

  • Concurrent fieldwork practice and organization-based internships
  • Rural camp and study tours for field immersion and active learning opportunities
  • Innovative pedagogy including, PBLs, Mock courts, gamification
  • Exposure to a research-oriented learning paradigm
  • Student exchange programme with International Universities
  • Seminars/workshops/ conferences
  • Alumni and Industry expert interactions

 

Duration

Two-year full-time programme with semester-based curriculum with a full semester dedicated to project/ thesis work and internship.

Eligibility Criteria

Graduates in Social Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Management, Engineering and Health Sciences from a UGC recognized University with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

 

Selection Criteria

Selection of eligible candidates is based on merit and personal interview.

 

Placement Assistance

Through collaborations with the industry as well as research institutes, the department provides placement assistance to successful students. We are proud of our alumni who have embarked on their careers through internship opportunities.

How to Apply

Apply at https://apply.manipal.edu/.

Choose Stream: Public Health to apply for this programme. 

Click here for the Programme Brochure

Key Dates & Deadlines

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Mar 15 25

Mar ' 25

Last date to Apply

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Tentative Course Commencement Date

Facilities

Healthcare

Healthcare
Access to hospital facilities gives student hands-on training
 

Innovation Centre

Innovation Centre
State-of-the-art Innovation Centre facilitates multi-disciplinary research

Labs

Labs
Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience

Sports & Fitness

Sports & Fitness
Marena has world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium

Libraries

Libraries
Libraries give students access to study resources, digital and print

Student Housing

Student Housing
Student hostels are their homes away from homes

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