About M. A. Programme

MA Program
Our Master of Arts (MA) in Social Work is a comprehensive two-year program offering 100 credits, designed in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020 and the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) as outlined by the University Grants Commission, India. The program integrates rigorous academic coursework with a robust fieldwork practicum, which comprises over 36 credits. This hands-on component ensures that students gain practical experience and apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings, adhering to international best practices in social work education. The MA in Social Work is internationally recognized and accredited by esteemed bodies such as Social Work England, UK, reflecting the program's commitment to high standards of social work education and practice. Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, ethical practice, and innovative problem-solving skills, preparing graduates to address complex social issues and contribute effectively to the field of social work both locally and globally.

Aims of the MA Program in Social Work (2 Years)

1. Our program intends to impart education and training in professional social work practice and train prospective development practitioners, social policy analysts, and non-profit institution leaders.

2. We aim to nourish and nurture change makers and provide them with the necessary knowledge base, transferable skills, values and humanistic attitude for practising with people and society.

3. We strive to create an enabling learning environment where students can develop a fine balance of creativity, criticality and innovation along with learning the latest intellectual traditions in social sciences.

4. We advocate for an interdisciplinary approach to learning, combining diverse disciplinary traditions with a transdisciplinary approach that integrates knowledge beyond classrooms.

Core Modules/Courses:
1. Sociological Concepts and Contemporary Concerns
2. Psychology for Social Workers: Theories and Applications
3. Social Work Education and Profession
4. Social Work with Individuals
5. Community Practice in Social Work
6. Field Work Practicum
7. Social Work with Groups
8. Research in Social Work
9. Social Justice & Human Rights in Social Work Practice
10. State, Political Economy and Governance
11. Social Development
12. Administration of Welfare and Development Services
13. Social Policy and Social Planning
14. Social Action and Social Movements
15. Social Legislation and Social Work

Elective Modules/Courses:
1. Urban Community Development
2. Social Work Practice in Health
3. Social Work with Families and Children
4. Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship
5. Criminal Justice Social Work
6. Conflict Mitigation and Peace Building
7. Counselling :Theory and Practice
8. Management of Human Resources
9. Social Work Practice in Health Settings
10. Environment, Sustainable Development and Social Work
11. Social Work with Older Persons
12. Gender and Development
13. Dissertation
14. Social Work and Disaster Management
15. Occupational Social Work
16. Social Work with Persons with Disabilities
17. Rural Community Development
18. Information Communication &Technology For Social Work Practice
19. Indigenous Communities and Development Discourse
20. Child Rights and Action
21. Social Work Practice with PLHIV

Eligibility for Admission:

Applications (Excluding International) need to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the MA Program
a) Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent (under the 10+2+3 year) in any discipline from a recognized national or international university. For the minimum qualifying percentage for admission, check with the latest Postgraduate Admission Brochure of the University of Delhi.
b) Candidates with a B.A. (Honours) in Social Work, or any Masters Degree from a recognised University
c) Candidates appearing in the final year examination for a Bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply subject to the qualifications listed above.
For Foreign Applicants: Check With the Foreign Students Registry, University of Delhi or contact the department through email.

Admission Procedure:
Please check the postgraduate admissions website of the University of Delhi.
Attendance Requirement:

1. The University of Delhi and the Department of Social Work have a strict minimum attendance requirement of 75%.
2. Field Practicum attendance requirements are 90 per cent strictly, and no one will be allowed to appear for field work evaluation/final semester exams if they do not possess the 90 per cent attendance required for field work, scheduled by the Field Work Unit of the Department.