Overview

Social Work from Singapore University of Social Sciences is designed to develop your knowledge and skills as positive change agents in society and in the lives of the individuals, families and communities you serve. The programme also prepare students for indirect social work in the areas of social policy, planning and evaluation.

Careers

Graduates can look forward to enriching careers in family service centres, children and youth centres, hospitals, hospices and other community or social service agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

My Profile and Brand

Job Search Skills

Business Chinese

Business Bahasa Indonesia

Experiential Teambuilding

Experiential Teambuilding

General Electives

Overseas Experiential Learning (Shanghai/Hangzhou)

Overseas Experiential Learning (Dunhuang-Gobi)

Overseas Experiential Learning (Jakarta)

Entrepreneurship in Israel

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-19 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Social Work

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic certificates and transcripts (e.g. GCE 'A' levels, Polytechnic Diploma, IB Diploma, NUS High Diploma, GCE 'O' levels, SAT and ACT).

Portfolio showcasing non-academic achievements

NRIC/11B or Passport (international students)

Certificates and testimonials for National Service (if applicable)

Supporting medical documents (if applicable)

Resume

A 500-word reflection essay

English Proficiency Requirement

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19200 SGD / year

≈ 19200 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7500 SGD / year

≈ 7500 SGD / year

Additional Details

Singapore Permanent Residents: S$50,400

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Singapore

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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