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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
Programme NameMaster of Social Work (8302)
DepartmentDepartment of Sociology
FacultyFaculty of Social Sciences
Admission CriteriaPerson applying for entry into this programme must have an overall GPA 2.7 or greater in an approved undergraduate degree
OR
Persons who have an overall GPA of less than 2.7 must have a minimum of 3 years working experience in the Social Work Field after completing an approved undergraduate programme
OR
Persons who may opt to do the Master in Social Work programme, and do not have the relevant undergraduate background may be required to take undergraduate courses within the relevant area and must pass those courses with at least an overall of 2.7
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $1,500,000 | USD: $10,000
Second Year - GYD: $276,000 | USD: $380
First Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
MSW5203 Practice Research Project and Seminar Hybrid (In Class/Online) 12
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
MSW5101 Philosophy/Critical Perspectives in Social Work Online 3
MSW5102 Advanced Counselling Skills and Techniques Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
MSW5103 Identity, Diversity and Anti-Discriminatory Practice Online 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
MSW5200 Advanced Practicum Hybrid (In Class/Online) 6
MSW5201 Research Methodology Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
Semester 3
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
YYY6201 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose one (1) of the following MSW5202, MSW5301 and MSW5302
YYY6202 Elective (3 Credits) Not Specified 3 Choose one (1) of the following MSW5202, MSW5301 and MSW5302

Total Cost: GYD $1,500,000 | USD $10,000

Second Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
MSW5203 Practice Research Project and Seminar Hybrid (In Class/Online) 12 Select this course in second year, if you have registered for this course before in the 1st year and has not completed it. If you are registering for this course for the first time in your programme, register for the course (MSW 5203) in the 1st year. Please consult your HOD or the Admissions Division for further clarification.

Total Cost: GYD $276,000 | USD $380