Description | Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and indigenous knowledge, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing. The above definition may be amplified at national and/or regional levels |
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Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM) |
Qualification | Master's Degree |
Course Duration | 36 months |
NEC Field | - |
Entry Requirements | Bachelor's Degree of Social Work from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher education recognized by the Senate with good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) Bachelor's Degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher education recognized by the Senate with good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) Other qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and experience in the relevant field (minimum 5 years) recognised by the Senate. Accepted candidates may be required to take prerequisite courses before being accepted into the Master of Philosophy (Social Work) subjected to satisfactory academic progress. |
English Requirement | International candidates must meet minimum English language requirements: TOEFL 550, OR IELTS band 6, OR pass English proficiency test in UKM. Candidate from an English-speaking background or who had complete their High School or Graduated from English-speaking countries are EXEMPTED from the English Language Requirements International candidates are also required to enrol in two courses of four(4) units of Bahasa Melayu as determined by the University. The exemption can be granted to the candidates that had the proof of enrolment in the equivalent Bahasa Melayu course organized by other bodies that are recognized by UKM. |
Special Requirement | - |
Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
Scholarship URL | - |