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Master's Degree Social Work Full Time

Master of Social Work

at Cavendish University · Zambia

Duration

18 months

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master of Social Work course provides expert knowledge in social policy, advocacy, mental health, and case management. Students study leadership skills for roles in NGOs, healthcare, government agencies, and social services. The program is designed for students with a relevant first degree. It lasts 18 months and includes a dissertation in the second year. The course is delivered through distance learning allowing students to study away from campus.

Modules

  • MSW 111History & Philosophy of Social Work & Social Welfare
  • MSW 112Human Behaviour & the Social Environment
  • MSW 113Theories in Social Science & Social Work
  • MSW 114Advanced Social Analysis & Planning
  • MSW 115Law & Social Work
  • MSW121Management Practice & Theory
  • MSW 122Programme & Strategic Planning
  • MSW 123Social Welfare Policy & Social Services
  • MBA 632Research Methods
  • MSW 211Dissertation

Entry requirements

The prerequisite to the programme is a relevant first degree.

Career outcomes

  • Social Welfare Officer
  • Community Development Manager
  • NGO Program Director
  • Social Policy Analyst

How this course compares

  • Cavendish University is #6 in Zambia on research impact (645 citations).
  • It lists 4 Social Sciences & Psychology courses in total, 2 of them at master's level.
  • 2 universities in Zambia teach master's Social Sciences & Psychology; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Zambia take 18 months; this one does too.

The same course elsewhere in Zambia

Master of Political Science and International Relations #3 in Zambia Master of Political Science and International Relations University of Lusaka 24 Months

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Zambia offer master's Social Sciences & Psychology?

University of Lusaka (#3 in Zambia) are among the 2 that do.

How long is the Master of Social Work at Cavendish University?

It takes 18 months, studied Full Time.

Is Cavendish University a good university for Social Sciences & Psychology?

Cavendish University is #6 in Zambia on research impact (645 citations).

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