MSW Distance Education: Admission, Top Colleges, Course Details, Syllabus, IGNOU, Jobs

Associate Content Manager

MSW Distance Education is a correspondence course that covers various aspects of pedagogy and social work. The course curriculum, either online or completed weekly, will not only provide you with on-the-ground knowledge but will improve your management, communication skills and analytical thinking.

Check: MSW Course Details

MSW or Masters in Social Work is a 2 to 5 years degree program that teaches students about professional social work. The MSW Course includes themes in some of the pertinent areas of social work such as globalization, migration, history of social work in India,

MSW Admission	MSW Top Colleges in Distance	How to become a Social Worker?

Table of Content

MSW Distance Education: Course Details
Why Study MSW Distance Education?
MSW Distance Education: Admission Process

3.1 Eligibility Criteria

3.2 Entrance Exams

3.3 How to Select a Good college?

MSW Distance Education: Top Colleges

4.1 College Comparison

MSW Distance Education Syllabus
MSW: Job Profiles
MSW: FAQs

MSW Distance Education: Course Details

Course Name	Master of Social Work
course level	Post Graduation Degree Course
Duration	2-5 years
Admission Process	Online
Top Entrance Exam	TISSNET, PUCET, DUET and BHU PET.
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University
Top MSW Distance Colleges	Indira Gandhi National Open University, UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Annamalai University
Fees	INR 7000 - INR 36,000

Why Study MSW Distance Education?

The range of opportunities and jobs for social workers is diverse. Students can find jobs in schools, hospitals, health centers, nonprofits and advocacy groups, churches, and even corporations like insurance companies and law firms.
Social Work graduates can work in a variety of fields, either for government and state institutions or for private organizations.
By pursuing MSW you have a great deal of potential for growth, especially if you continue your education and earn an MSW degree.
This subject does not involve practical knowledge and practice. It is theory based subject that can be easily understood.
MSW graduates can make their careers in the field of Medicine, Human Resource Management, Criminology, Psychiatric Social Work, NGOs, and many welfare communities.

MSW Distance Education: Admission Process

The admission for MSW Distance education is based on the merit of the candidate in their graduation and there are some universities that conduct entrance exams for admission. Candidates must qualify the eligibility criteria before applying for admission. The application form for the MSW Distance education course can be filled out both online and offline mode.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any stream of Humanities, Commerce, or Science with a minimum 50% aggregate score in the final examination.
There is no age limit for the course.
Admission to most of the institutes is based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance test.

Entrance Exams

The most common exams that most candidates apply to are as follows:

Exam Name	Registration Period	Exam Date
TISSNET	December 14, 2022 – January 15, 2023	January 28, 2023 to February 28, 2023
PUCET	To be Announced	To be Announced
CUET	February 2023 – 4th week of March 2023	May 21 – 31, 2023 Reserved date: June 1 –7, 2023

How to Select a Good college?

Firstly, Students should Find out what their career plan is and what they expect from your MSW university that offers this course.
There are some colleges that give admissions on the basis of merits and some on the basis of entrance exam scores. Make a list of the college that you fit into and shortlist the college which suits you the best for you.
While shortlisting the university/institution for your MSW course, you can check the ranking.
Comparing the fee structure, offers, specializations, advantages, and disadvantages of different MSW colleges is also very important when selecting a good college.

MSW Distance Education: Top Colleges

Top Institutes/colleges for MSW course-

College Name	Fees
Indira Gandhi National Open University	INR 32,400
UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU)	INR 7,200
Annamalai University	INR 11,790
The Global Open University	INR 24,125
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University	NR 11,820
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University	INR 16,550
Rabindranath Tagore University	INR 20,000

College Comparison

The table below shows a significant comparison of some of the best colleges considered for

MSW course:

Parameters	Indira Gandhi National Open University	UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU)	Annamalai University
Overview	IGNOU offers MSW (ODL) program which gives candidates the opportunity to learners for higher studies in professional social work.	Master of Social Work is a Distance two-year postgraduate course offered by the UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad	Annamalai University offers a full time Master of Social Work program with a duration of 2 years at the postgraduate level.
Eligibility Criteria	Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University	Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration (BSW or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.	Bachelor's Degree with a 10+2+3 pattern in any subject.
Admission Process	Online	Online	Online
Average Total Fee	INR 32,400	INR 7,200	INR 11,790
Average Placement Package Per annum	INR 5.5 LPA	INR 3.3 LPA	INR 1.77 LPA
Top Companies Participate in Placement Drive	Axis Bank, Reliance Life Insurance, Genpact, etc	CS, Amazon, Indigo Airlines, etc.	sterlite, tcs, nocl, mahindra, hcl, aptec, yapainfo tec, wipro, etc

MSW Distance Education Syllabus

Latest MSW Syllabus mentioned tabulated below:

Semester I	Semester II
Social Welfare Policy	Social Group Work
Social Work Research	Social Work and Social Justice
Human Behaviour and Social Environment	Community Organization
Contemporary Issues in Diversity	Social Work with Rural, Urban and Tribal Community
Legal and Ethics Issues in Social Work	Social Policy, Planning and Development
Management and Community Practice	Social Work Approaches for Social Development
Financial Management and Resource Development	-
Semester III	Semester IV
Social Legislation and Labour WelfareIdeology and Ethics of Social Work	Social and Political Theory Block Field Work Placement
Rights, Recognition and Social Justice	Advanced Advocacy and Social Actions
Disaster Preparedness and Management	Corporate Social Responsibility
Social Policy	Social Work AdministrationTribal Anthropology and Social Justice
Contemporary Themes in Professional Practice	Poverty Reduction, Micro Finance and Micro Enterprises
Human Resource Development (optional)	Labour Welfare and Legislation
Rural Development (optional)	Personal and Professional Growth

MSW: Job Profiles

MSW program provides an opportunity to explore multiple specializations and build a career in sectors such as Healthcare, Education, Women & Child Development, etc. The average starting Salary of MSW graduates in India is around INR 3 LPA.

Job Roles	Salary
Human Resources (HR) Generalist	INR 403,855
Program Coordinator, Non-Profit Organization	INR 383,570
Human Resources (HR) Manager	INR 893,982
Program Manager, Non-Profit Organization	INR 455,878
Social Worker (MSW)	INR 373,534
Human Resources (HR) Business Partner	INR 678,744
Medical Social Worker	INR 265,811

MSW: FAQs

Ques. Is MSW degree from Ignou valid?

Ans. Yes, the degree MSW secured from IGNOU is valid. This is recognized and accepted in foreign countries as well.

Ques. What are the top colleges for MSW distance education?

Ans. Indira Gandhi National Open University, UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Annamalai University, The Global Open University are some top universities to study MSW distance education program.

Ques. What we can do after MSW?

Ans. After completion of the MSW degree, candidates can work as healthcare social workers, clinical social workers, therapists or social workers in the field of medical health and educational sector, etc.

Ques. What are the job opportunities after MSW?

Ans. The job opportunities available to a fresher graduate of MSW course are Documentation and Communication Officer, Humanitarian Values and PMER Officer. National Secretary of Community Development andJunior Research Fellow.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for MSW distance education?

Ans. The basic eligibility criteria is the candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any stream of Humanities, Commerce, or Science with a minimum 50% aggregate score in the final examination.

Ques. Which steam is best in MSW?

Ans. Humanities & Social Sciences is known to be best stream in MSW.

Ques. Is the social work course at IGNOU worth it?

Ans. Yes, MSW degree from IGNOU they can avail job opportunities in both public as well as private sectors.

Ques. What are the entrance exams for MSW?

Ans. The entrance exams for MSW are TISSNET, PUCET, DUET and BHU PET.

Ques. What are the different streams in MSW course?

Ans. The streams available are Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Criminology & Correction Administration, Family & Child Welfare,Urban and Rural Community Development and Industrial Relation & Labour Welfare.

Ques. What is Masters in Social Work (Counselling)?

Ans. Masters in Social Work (Counselling) would provide both academic learning and professional education and training in Counselling, extending beyond theoretical knowledge.