Program Overview

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.

Programme Overview

• The MSW curriculum is tailored to students from different backgrounds: Bachelor of Social Work, Graduate Diploma in Social Work, or others.
• Students typically take 2 to 2.5 years to complete the programme.

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 are available.

Curriculum

• The programme includes core and elective courses, as well as a compulsory Capstone Project.
• The curriculum is designed to deepen students' skills as reflexive practitioners and prepare them for leadership roles in social services.

Fees and Funding

• Our courses are subsidised for Singapore residents.
• More information about tuition fees and scholarships is available.

Student Testimonials

• The programme has been immensely valuable in strengthening students' ability to develop effective rehabilitation and reintegration policies.
• The programme cultivates leadership and management capabilities by fostering critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and a systems-level perspective.
• Students appreciate the emphasis on evidence-based practice and the opportunity to apply research techniques in their work.

The Unique NUS Experience

• We develop critical thinkers.
• We hone evidence-based practice.
• We nurture skilled and reflexive practitioners.
• We groom social service leaders.

Programme Details

• The stackable route is for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
• Students can choose to apply to be a student in the Master of Social Work programme after completing one or more elective courses.
• The programme is designed to support students in taking ownership of their own learning, while balancing work and life.