The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at IIPR, Bangalore, is a two-year postgraduate course combining theory, fieldwork, and research—preparing students for professional roles in social welfare, community development, and social services.
IIPR is recognized among the best MSW colleges in Bangalore, known for its student-focused approach and excellence in placements.
The MSW course blends classroom learning with fieldwork, projects, and community engagement, preparing students for real-world impact.
Students gain expertise in community development, healthcare, family welfare, counselling, and NGO management, broadening career opportunities.
Partnerships with NGOs, hospitals, government agencies, and welfare organizations provide hands-on experience in social work practice.
Guidance from social work experts and academicians ensures students are equipped with professional skills and ethical values.
MSW graduates are prepared for roles in social work, counselling, NGOs, policy advocacy, research, and higher studies.
Core social work theories, policies, ethics, and practice frameworks.
Hands-on fieldwork across community, healthcare, NGOs, and CSR.
Practical training in professional social work settings.
Faculty-guided research projects addressing real-world social and policy issues.
Core social work theories, policies, ethics, and practice frameworks.
Hands-on fieldwork across community, healthcare, NGOs, and CSR.
Practical training in professional social work settings.
Faculty-guided research projects addressing real-world social and policy issues.
The MSW program prepares graduates for careers in community development, healthcare, counselling, corporate social responsibility, policy advocacy, and research, with strong academic and field-based training.
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (including languages).
Candidates from SC/ST/Category-I backgrounds are eligible with 40% aggregate marks.
Students from all academic streams—Arts, Commerce, and Science—can apply for this master’s degree in social work.
101. Introduction to Social Work
102. Social Science Perspectives for Social Work Practice
103. Working with Individuals
104. Working with Groups
105. Community Organisation & Social Action
106. Personal & Professional Growth
107. Concurrent Field Work Practicum I
201. Social Work Research & Statistics
202. Social Welfare & Development Administration
203. Dynamics of Human Behaviour
204. Social Policy & Social Legislation
205. Indian Constitution for Social Work Practice
206. Rural Community Engagement
207. Social Work Camp & Concurrent Field Work Practicum II
301. Counselling: Theory & Practice
302. Specialisation Paper 1: (Choose One)
a) Urban Community Development
b) Human Resource Management
c) Public Health
a) Rural & Tribal Community Development
b) Labour Legislation
c) Mental Health & Psychiatric Disorder
304. Project Management
305. Concurrent Field Work Practicum III
401. Inequalities & Social Work Practice
402. Organisational Behaviour & Development
403. Specialisation Paper: (Choose One)
a) Sustainable Social Development
b) Industrial Relations & Labour Welfare
c) Medical & Psychiatric Social Work
404. Technology & Social Work
405. Concurrent Field Work Practicum IV
4016. Project Work
Specialization-B Therapeutic Interventions in Social work
Specialization-C Labour Welfare and Industrial Relations
Specialization-C Corporate Social Responsibility
Dissertation / Research Project
Field Work Practicum - IV (Concurrent Field Work and Block Placement)
Fees can be paid semester-wise, with two semesters in each academic year.
Build Foundations In Social Work Theory, Practice, And Research.
Enable Professionals To Drive Social And Community Change.
Prepare Professionals For Social Development.
Develop ethical leaders with empathy and social responsibility.
Build Foundations In Social Work Theory, Practice, And Research.
Enable Professionals To Drive Social And Community Change.
Prepare Professionals For Social Development.
Develop ethical leaders with empathy and social responsibility.
The program opens doors for graduates to continue higher education, including M.Phil or Ph.D. in Social Work.
Post commencement of the course if any student is found violating/disregarding the rules and regulations of the college, loses eligibility to move on to subsequent semester owing shortage of attendance etc., such students & admission will be cancelled at the discretion of the Principal and NO fee reimbursement will be made.
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