Programme Code: FTSWMJ1
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Overview

Discover the purposeful career that transforms lives:

Social work is a meaningful, dynamic and growing profession in Singapore.  It is rapidly evolving into a cornerstone of our nation’s commitment to positive change, inclusivity, and social development.  Social work offers a powerful career path for individuals who are passionate about connecting with people of diverse backgrounds and driving positive transformation.  You will gain the knowledge, skills and values to support others, champion for equity, and empower for change.

Our program is crafted to prepare students for a rewarding career in social work.  It equips the students with the knowledge and skills to work with individuals, families, and communities from all walks of life.  It offers a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, field education with reflective learning to develop your critical thinking, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.  The course also lays the foundation to create a broader social impact through policy development, planning, and evaluation.  

 

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Career Prospects

Graduates will be well-positioned to pursue enriching careers in family service centers, children and youth agencies, government bodies, healthcare institutions, prisons and rehabilitative agencies and other community development or social service agencies.

Programme Structure

This is a four-year direct honours full-time programme. To graduate, students are required to complete a total of 200 credit units (cu), which include:

Students are also required to complete supervised social work field education (practicum), an overseas experience and community engagement. The SUSS Core courses are designed to hone students’ conceptual and writing abilities along with their communication skills. Singapore University of Social Sciences aims to produce graduates who are professionally competent, social-minded and self-directed learners.

Curriculum

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Admission Requirements

Refer to general admission criteria for full-time undergraduate programmes.

Besides meeting the course requirements, applicants are required to rank Social Work within the first and second choice to be considered for shortlisting for interview. There will be additional admission criteria to better target students who are aligned to the educational philosophy of our full-time programmes. This will be done through interviews and selection tests.

Eligible adult learners who qualify for Adult Learners (AL) Scheme will submit via the same online application as regular applicants. Find out more here.

Tuition Fees

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Financial Assistance

There are also various types of financial aid available to students who need financial assistance. Please click here for more details.

In addition to the financial aid schemes available to all students from the Singapore University of Social Sciences, there are study awards/grants which are open to Bachelor of Social Work students. They are as follows:

Thumbnail - Bachelor of Social Work (Part-Time)

Area of Interest: Community Care and Social Services

Programme Type: Part-time Undergraduate

Thumbnail - Master of Social Work

Area of Interest: Community Care and Social Services

Programme Type: Graduate Studies

Thumbnail - Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Area of Interest: Community Care and Social Services

Programme Type: Graduate Studies