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Bachelor of Social Work

Level: Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration: 3 years(6 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 54,700 - 55,300 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)

previous Intake: August Intake 2025
Campus: Male' (Full-Time (Evening))

Overview

The BSW program at MNU offers a broader understanding of the key knowledge, methods, and skills needed for work as a social worker. In addition to the key areas of knowledge, it also provides students with insights into important areas of practice such as child abuse, domestic violence, mental health, drug abuse and addiction, crime, violence, justice, and social policy. Furthermore, the program provides students with the opportunity to practice at a social work agency under supervision, which further enhances their exposure to the field and its responsibilities. This program offers a flexible study arrangement, allowing students to learn through a blended delivery model. Classes are held once a month, and the remaining hours are fulfilled through interactive online learning methods. By joining this course, students can pursue a career in the field of social work with opportunities for practice in a wide range of areas, including child protection, juvenile justice, domestic violence, drug addiction, corrections, prison and parole, social protection, and mental health.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Any 2 passes in GCE A Level/HSC OR Equivalent OR,
ii) Pass in MNQF Level 4 certificate in a related field OR,
iii) Successful completion of related Foundation (Certificate 4) offered by Maldives National University.

Language Requirements

i) Pass in GCE O' Level/IGCSE English language or equivalent or satisfactory performance in an English language entrance exam administered by the Maldives National University

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	SSW121 Introduction to Social Work (CORE)	Introduction to Social Work	Nil	15 Introduction to Social Work (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	SSW123 Professional Learning and Development (CORE)	Professional Learning and Development	Nil	15 Professional Learning and Development (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	SSW125 Social Work Methods and Skills (CORE)	Social Work Methods and Skills	Nil	15 Social Work Methods and Skills (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	SOC109 Introduction to Sociology (for SW) (CORE)	Introduction to Sociology (for SW)	Nil	15 Introduction to Sociology (for SW) (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	8,550 8,550

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	SSW129 Social Work Theory for Practice I (CORE)	Social Work Theory for Practice I	Nil	15 Social Work Theory for Practice I (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	PSY135 Introduction to Psychology (CORE)	Introduction to Psychology	Nil	10 Introduction to Psychology (CORE) (10) (10)	1,400 1,400
CORE	SSW131 Social Work Ethics and Values (CORE)	Social Work Ethics and Values	Nil	10 Social Work Ethics and Values (CORE) (10) (10)	1,600 1,600
CORE	SSW009 Engaging with Communities (CORE)	Engaging with Communities	SSW125	10 Engaging with Communities (CORE) (10) (10)	1,600 1,600
CORE	DHI113 Dhivehi for Professional Studies (CORE)	Dhivehi for Professional Studies	Nil	15 Dhivehi for Professional Studies (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	8,350 8,350

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	SSW201 Working with Families and Domestic Violence (CORE)	Working with Families and Domestic Violence	SSW125	15 Working with Families and Domestic Violence (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	SSW203 Life Span Development, Risk and Resilience (CORE)	Life Span Development, Risk and Resilience	Nil	15 Life Span Development, Risk and Resilience (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	SSW205 Working with Children and Abuse (CORE)	Working with Children and Abuse	SSW125	15 Working with Children and Abuse (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	SSW207 Social Work Theory for Practice II (CORE)	Social Work Theory for Practice II	SSW129	15 Social Work Theory for Practice II (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	Semester Total (CORE)	Semester Total		60 Semester Total (CORE) (60) (60)	9,600 9,600

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	SSW209 Social Work and Mental Health Practices (CORE)	Social Work and Mental Health Practices	Nil	15 Social Work and Mental Health Practices (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	SSW211 Social Work and Substance Abuse (CORE)	Social Work and Substance Abuse	PSY019	15 Social Work and Substance Abuse (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	SSW213 Working with Vulnerable Groups (CORE)	Working with Vulnerable Groups	SSW131	10 Working with Vulnerable Groups (CORE) (10) (10)	1,600 1,600
CORE	SSW119 Field Practice I (CORE)	Field Practice I	SSW125	20 Field Practice I (CORE) (20) (20)	3,200 3,200
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	9,600 9,600

Semester 5

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	SSW301 Social Work and Law (CORE)	Social Work and Law	Nil	15 Social Work and Law (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	SSW303 Introduction to Research Methods (CORE)	Introduction to Research Methods	Nil	15 Introduction to Research Methods (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	SSW305 Field Practice 2 (CORE)	Field Practice 2	SSW119	30 Field Practice 2 (CORE) (30) (30)	4,800 4,800
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	9,600 9,600

Semester 6

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	SSW307 Social Work and Social Policy (CORE)	Social Work and Social Policy	Nil	15 Social Work and Social Policy (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
CORE	SSW309 Crime, Violence and Justice (CORE)	Crime, Violence and Justice	PSY019	15 Crime, Violence and Justice (CORE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400
ELECTIVE	Option A or 2 subjects from Option B (ELECTIVE)	Option A or 2 subjects from Option B		Option A or 2 subjects from Option B (ELECTIVE) () ()
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	9,000 - 9,600 9,000 - 9,600

Option A

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
ELECTIVE	SSW311 Dissertation (ELECTIVE)	Dissertation	SSW303 and attained CGPA 2.5 and above	30 Dissertation (ELECTIVE) (30) (30)	4,800 4,800

Option B

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
ELECTIVE	MGT340 Management and Leadership (ELECTIVE)	Management and Leadership	Nil	15 Management and Leadership (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	2,100 2,100
ELECTIVE	MGT321 Project Management (ELECTIVE)	Project Management	Nil	15 Project Management (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	2,100 2,100
ELECTIVE	PUB317 International Health (ELECTIVE)	International Health	Nil	15 International Health (ELECTIVE) (15) (15)	2,400 2,400

Course Total

360 CP

Total: 54,700 - 55,300

54,700 - 55,300

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

Social Worker Child and Family Social Worker Medical Social Worker School Social Worker Mental Health Social Worker Community Organizer/Development Worker Substance Abuse Counselor Geriatric Social Worker Policy Analyst/Advocate Non-profit Organization Administrator