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Bachelor of Social Work
This programme equips students for entry into the social work profession and indirect social work in the areas of social policy, planning and evaluation. Upon completion, graduates qualify, and may apply for accreditation as a Registered Social Worker-Provisional.
Singapore University of Social Sciences
School of Social Work and Social Development
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years (Direct Honours)
Course details
| Minor/Second Major offered | Refer to SUSS website for full listings of Second Majors and Minors. |
| Field of study |
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| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
Students will declare a Second Major or Minor(s) from their second year of study onwards. |
| Certification offered | Bachelor of Social Work |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-Level | |
| Polytechnic Diploma | |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | |
| NUS High School Diploma | |
| International and other qualifications |
Internship
| Internship duration | 1,000 hours of supervised social work field education including work attachment. |
Overseas exposure programme
Each SUSS student must embark on an overseas experience. SUSS offers flexible overseas experience options which include curriculum (summer / winter school), experiential learning (study missions), global service-learning or overseas work attachment.
Career prospects
You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:
- Social Worker
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
Direct Admissions with SUSS
You may register here.