Program Overview
The Social Work at Amrita University is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across India and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Coimbatore, India
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Social Change and Social Development
- *ISWP III - Community Organization and Social Action
- #Indian Constitution, Democracy, and Social Legislation
- Project Planning and Management
- Guiding Principles in Social Work Practice
- Social Work Research: Survey Method and Case Study Design
- Social Welfare Policy, Programmes and Administration
- Human Resource Management for Non-Profit Sectors
- Understanding Human Behavior
- Introduction to Public Health
- Psycho-Social Care, Approaches and Counselling
- Elective Paper
- ISWP I - Social Case Work
- Disaster Management and Vulnerability Reduction
- Elective Paper
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offers admission to all its 195+ undergraduate and post graduate programs in Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Bio-technology, Nanotechnology, Management, Arts and Sciences, Communication, Social Work, Philosophy & Applied Psychology and Teachers Education to international students.
Foreign nationals, PIO card holders, OCI, NRI students and NRI-sponsored students under the International/ NRI/ NRI-S categories are eligible to apply. Admissions are based on merit and marks/ grades obtained in the qualifying examination/ entrance examination.
For certain programs including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Ayurveda, international students also have to write the entrance exam. For more details, please see the respective links on the right.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Amrita University
Amrita University
Coimbatore, India
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multi-campus private deemed university in India. It currently has 19 constituent schools spread across ten campuses in Coimbatore, Amritapuri (Kollam), Kochi,...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
