Bachelor of Social Work

Applications Open: 01 October 2019

Applications Close: 31 March 2020

Next Available Intake: July 2020

Programme Type: Part-time Undergraduate

Area of Interest: Social Services

This degree programme emanates from the key foundational components of social work theory and practice. The focus is on the mastery and integration of an eclectic knowledge base and a broad spectrum of skills. A wide range of theoretical knowledge and practice skills underlying social work practice will be covered. All these will prepare graduates in utilising a common helping process on multiple levels - with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities and in implementing a variety of intervention roles including advocate, broker, case manager, counsellor, group educator and mediator. The programme will prepare graduates to practise in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.

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Refer to general admission criteria for undergraduate programmes.

Applicants with a SSI Higher Diploma in Social Service or a WSQ Diploma in Social Service will be considered for admission. Candidates may be required to undergo one or more interview(s) to assess their suitability in terms of their motivation and ability to complete the programme.

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

VWO Capability Fund (VCF) Local Training Grant
The Social Work programme is supported under the VWO Capability Fund (VCF) Local Training Grant. Candidates approved for VCF funding will be given a 30% subsidy of the course fees. Applicants must be staff with National Council of Social Service (NCSS) member Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs). For more details on the VCF grant, please click here.

This programme has an honours option. Students who achieve a CGPA of 3.5 and above upon completion of their basic degree will be invited to enroll in the Honours programme.

To graduate with a basic degree, students are required to complete a total of 130 credit units (cu) of courses, inclusive of 10 cu of SUSS core courses. A total of 170 cu is required to graduate with honours, inclusive of 10 cu of SUSS core courses.

Graduates are required to meet a minimum of 80% attendance, as well as meet the practicum requirements of the SASW, in order to seek professional recognition by the SASW.

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Module Types
SUSS CORE COMPULSORY	SCO101 Why Do Good? SCO103 New Empires: The Reach and Frontiers of the Tech Sector SCO201 Space, Place, People and the City	10 cu
COMPULSORY	PSY107 Introduction to Psychology 1 PSY108 Introduction to Psychology 2 SOC203 Living Sociology SOC205 Singapore Society SSC211 Social Science Research Methods SWK104 Human Growth and Life-Span Development (Birth to Adolescence) SWK105 Human Growth and Life-Span Development (Adulthood to Old Age) SWK106 Introduction to Social Work SWK107 Introduction to Social Services SWK201 Legal and Ethical Issues in Helping Professions SWK203 Biological Influences on Human Behaviour SWK290 Programme Evaluation SWK291 Social Work Practice and Skills Lab I: Working with Individuals and Families SWK292 Social Work Practice and Skills Lab II: Working with Small Groups SWK293 Social Work Practice and Skills Lab III: Working with Organisations and Communities SWK301 Social Work Practicum and Field Seminar 1	100 cu
ELECTIVE	SWK352 Children and their Issues SWK354 Families and their Issues SWK356 Social Work in Healthcare SWK358 Eldercare SWK365 Introduction to Psychiatric Rehabilitation	20 cu

This programme would appeal to those who are interested to pursue a career as a professional Social Worker in the various social services settings.

Graduates of the basic degree in Social Work can register with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) after they have met the requirements of supervised practical work. Graduates with the Honours degree will qualify for registration immediately. The Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) is a professional association for social workers in Singapore. It maintains a register for social workers who are members and regulates professional competency.

Social workers can practice in a variety of settings:

Government Ministries
National Council of Social Services
Family Services Centres
Community Development Centres
Prisons and other rehabilitation agencies
Hospitals, Hospices and other health agencies