Shaping Professionals for Social Impact and Sustainable Development
The Master of Social Work (MSW) at Chanakya University is a two-year, full-time postgraduate programme designed to prepare competent, ethical, and socially responsible professionals capable of addressing the complex social challenges of a rapidly changing world.
India’s social sector is witnessing unprecedented transformation driven by inclusive development, public welfare, healthcare, education, livelihoods, labour welfare, environmental sustainability, and community resilience. The growing emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, and evidence-based public policy has significantly increased the demand for professionally trained social workers who can design, implement, manage, and evaluate impactful social interventions.
The programme combines the core principles of professional social work with contemporary domains including Human Resource Management, Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, CSR, ESG, Climate Justice, Development Management, Digital Technologies, and Research. Through rigorous academics, Social Work Practicum, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary education, students develop professional competence, humanitarian values, employability skills, ethical leadership, and a strong commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.
Why MSW at Chanakya University?
1. Contemporary and Future-Ready Curriculum
Contemporary curriculum aligned with emerging national and global social development priorities.
2. Strong Professional Foundation
Strong foundation in professional social work methods, counselling, community organisation, research, social policy, and governance.
3. Integration with Human Resource Management and Labour Studies
Integration of Human Resource Management and Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, preparing professionals to promote employee well-being, labour welfare, workplace harmony, and socially responsible organisational practices.
4. Focus on Emerging Areas of Practice
Contemporary focus on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Climate Justice, Development Management, and Digital Technologies.
5. Extensive Field-Based Learning
Extensive Social Work Practicum, Social Work Camp, Summer Internship, Dissertation, and Block Placement to strengthen professional competence and employability.
6. Research and Academic Excellence
Research-oriented curriculum with academic mentoring for UGC-NET/JRF, doctoral studies, and evidence-based professional practice.
7. Employability and Leadership Development
Development of employability skills, leadership, communication, teamwork, ethical decision-making, digital proficiency, and problem-solving abilities required for diverse professional settings.
8. Interdisciplinary Foundation Curriculum
A 20-credit Chanakya University Foundation Curriculum enabling interdisciplinary learning through Communication, Indian Knowledge Systems, Leadership, Numerical Skills, Digital Competencies, Ethics and Values, Seva, Social Entrepreneurship, Learning Beyond the Classroom, and other multidisciplinary domains.
9. Learning from Experienced Experts
Learning from experienced academicians, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, industry experts, and development professionals.
10. National and International Exposure
National and international academic collaborations, institutional partnerships, and professional networks providing wider academic, research, and professional exposure.
Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks from any recognized university in India or abroad.
Chanakya's Edge
- Contemporary and Future-Ready Curriculum
A dynamic curriculum designed to address emerging social, developmental, and professional challenges in India and across the globe. - Interdisciplinary Learning Environment
Professional social work education enriched through Human Resource Management, Labour and Industrial Relations, CSR, ESG, Sustainable Development, Digital Technologies, and the interdisciplinary Foundation Curriculum. - Experiential and Practice-Based Education
Extensive field-based learning through Social Work Practicum, community engagement, Social Work Camp, internships, dissertation, and block placement to strengthen professional competence. - Research and Academic Excellence
Research-oriented learning with academic mentoring for evidence-based practice, UGC-NET/JRF preparation, doctoral studies, and lifelong learning. - Holistic Foundation Curriculum
A 20-credit interdisciplinary Foundation Curriculum offering learning in Communication, Indian Knowledge Systems, Leadership, Numerical Skills, Ethics and Values, Seva, Social Entrepreneurship, Digital Competencies, Learning Beyond the Classroom, and other emerging domains. - Professional Competencies and Employability
Development of professional competence, humanitarian values, ethical leadership, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, digital proficiency, workplace readiness, and lifelong learning. - National and International Exposure
Opportunities for academic collaborations, professional networking, guest lectures, conferences, community partnerships, interdisciplinary learning, and wider national and international exposure. - Distinguished Faculty and Professional Mentorship
Learning under experienced academicians, researchers, development professionals, industry experts, and practising social workers who bring academic excellence and rich field experience into the classroom.
At Chanakya University, the Master of Social Work programme nurtures socially committed professionals with the knowledge, values, competencies, and leadership required to create sustainable social impact, strengthen institutions, and contribute meaningfully to communities, organisations, industries, and society.
Programme Highlights
The 62 Domain Credits provide comprehensive knowledge in professional social work, community development, counselling, research, Human Resource Management, Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, healthcare, governance, and other contemporary areas of professional social work practice.
The 20-credit Chanakya University Foundation Curriculum broadens students’ intellectual and professional perspectives through interdisciplinary learning in Communication, Indian Knowledge Systems, Leadership, Numerical Skills, Digital Competencies, Ethics and Values, Seva, Social Entrepreneurship, Learning Beyond the Classroom, and other emerging domains offered across the University. Students also benefit from multidisciplinary electives, practitioner-led learning, distinguished faculty, and opportunities for national and international academic exposure.
Teaching and Learning
The programme adopts an experiential, interdisciplinary, and learner-centred approach that integrates classroom learning with Social Work Practicum, case studies, seminars, workshops, simulations, community engagement, research, and reflective practice.
Continuous interaction with experienced faculty members, practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals, and community organisations enables students to develop professional competence, humanitarian values, ethical commitment, leadership, and employability skills required for contemporary social work practice.
Research and Academic Excellence
Research is integral to the programme and equips students with the ability to analyse social issues, generate evidence, and develop innovative solutions. Through research methodology, statistics, dissertation, academic writing, and programme evaluation, students cultivate critical inquiry and evidence-based practice while building a strong academic foundation for UGC-NET/JRF, doctoral research, higher education, consultancy, and policy research.
Programme Structure
Programme | Master of Social Work (MSW) |
Duration | 2 Years |
Semesters | 4 |
Programme Type | Full-time |
Total Credits | 82 |
Opportunities
Graduates of the programme are prepared to contribute across a wide range of professional sectors, including
- Community and Rural Development
- Non-Governmental and Development Organisations
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Human Resource Management
- Labour Welfare and Industrial Relations
- Healthcare and Mental Health Services
- Women and Child Development
- Geriatric Care and Elder Care Services
- Disability Rehabilitation and Inclusive Development
- Government and Public Policy
- Research and Consultancy
- International Development Organisations
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Higher Education and Research