The Indira Gandhi National Open University has prolonged its outreach beyond the borders of the country. The globalization of higher education, mainly via the distance mode of shipping, has given an altogether exceptional angle to the go-border transport of IGNOU’s academic packages in numerous international locations. The International Division came into existence after the international operations of the University. The Division became established on 16 October, 1997 as a Cell and was upgraded to the fame of a full-fledged Division in 2002. From 1996 onwards, the International Division has been assigned the task of offering and promoting the academic programs of IGNOU by the way of organizing bilateral and multilateral co-operations with numerous partner institutions and organizations/universities throughout the globe. At present, IGNOU is offering academic programs in 35 countries across the globe via 62 Partner Institutions.
M.S.W. or Master of Social Work is a postgraduate Social Work program. Social Work is both a professional and academic discipline whose area of study is intended to improve the quality of life of an individual, group, and or community belonging to a weaker section. The duration of a Masters's in Social Work is 2 years, usually comprising 4 semesters; these may vary depending upon the institute providing it. The course can be pursued through distance learning, correspondence, or a part-time model. A correspondence in MSW offers a bit less practical training as compared to the classroom program. The maximum duration for completing the course is 5 Years through Correspondence as per IGNOU, however this duration may vary in some institutes. The medium of instruction is mostly English and Hindi. Certain institutes offer it as M.S.W which stands for Master of Social Work. University provides a Five Year Integrated Course in Social Work which leads to BSW (three years) and MSW (two years) Degrees. The Master Degree course curriculum offers opportunities for specialization in four distinct areas, namely, Family and Child Welfare, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, and Community Development. Depending on the situation, normally two specialization areas are offered every year to the MSW final year students.
| PROGRAMME TYPE | DEGREE |
| MODE | Open Distance Learning |
| SCHOOL | School of Social Work |
| DURATION | 2 Years |
| MEDIUM | ENGLISH HINDI |
| SPECIALIZATION | Social Work |
| ELIGIBILITY | Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University. |
| FEE STRUCTURE | Rs. 32,400/- for the full program to be paid year-wise @Rs. 16,200/- per year |
University Grants Commission has provided you with the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) program wherein the students have a choice to select from the prescribed courses, which are referred to as the core, elective or minor, or soft ability courses and they could study at their very own pace and the entire assessment is graded, primarily based on a credit device.
The basic concept is to look at the needs of the students with the intention to hold up-to-date with the development of higher education in India and overseas. CBCS targets to redefine the curriculum keeping pace with the liberalization and globalization in education
CBCS allows students an easy mode of mobility to numerous educational institutions spread internationally in conjunction with the facility of transfer of credits earned through students.
First Year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
| MSW-001 | Origin and Development of Social Work | 4 |
| MSW-002 | Professional Social Work: Indian Perspectives | 4 |
| MSW-003 | Basic Social Science Concepts | 4 |
| MSW-004 | Social Work and Social Development | 4 |
| MSW-005 | Social Work Practicum and Supervision | 4 |
| MSW-006 | Social Work Research | 4 |
Second Year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
| MSW-007 | Case Work and Counselling: Working with individuals | 4 |
| MSW-008 | Social Group Work: Working with Groups | 4 |
| MSW-009 | Community Organization Management for community Development | 4 |
| MSWE-001 | HIV/AIDS: Stigma, Discrimination, and Prevention | 4 |
| MSWP-001 | Project Work | 4 |
| MSWE-002 | Women and Child Care | 4 |
| MSWE-003 | Disaster Management | 4 |
Note: Student Handbook and Prospectus are additionally accessible on IGNOU’s official site www.ignou.ac.in. Data about the courses given here are partial and hence ought not to be treated as complete. The organization would offer other courses than those referenced here. Students are advised to check with the institution for the most recent information concerning the course.