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Annamalai University Distance Education

Annamalai University Distance Education Master of Social Work

UGC-DEB listed

Annamalai University Distance Education offers Master of Social Work in distance (ODL) mode over 2 years. The indicative total fee is ₹18,000. The syllabus is organised into 4 terms.

Total fee
₹18,000
Per year
—
Duration
2 Years
Mode
Distance

Fee breakdown

Total programme fee₹18,000
Indicative fee as of 3 Nov 2026. Confirm on the university's official website before paying.
UGC-DEB listed. This programme appears in the official UGC-DEB list for distance (ODL) mode (academic year 2026-27) as “MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK”. Check your admission session on deb.ugc.ac.in before you apply.

Eligibility

  • Finished their bachelor’s degree (it could be in any pattern - 10+2+3/ 11+1+3/ 11+2+2)
  • There is no certain age limit to apply for this distance MSW program at Annamalai

Syllabus

Subjects as listed by the university. Electives may change by batch.

Semester I10 subjects
  • Core Course I: History and Philosophy of Social Work
  • Core Course II: Social Work Practice with Individuals
  • Core Course III: Social Work Practice with Groups
  • Core Practical I: Concurrent Field Work - I
  • Sociology for Social Work Practice
  • Gender and Development
  • Child Welfare and Social Work
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Marriage and Family Life Education
  • Environmental Social Work
Semester II10 subjects
  • Core Course IV: Social Work with Communities and Social Action
  • Core Course V: Social Work Research and Statistics
  • Core Course VI: Social Welfare Administration and Project Management
  • Core Practical II: Concurrent Field Work - II
  • Field Study
  • Compulsory Course: Human Rights
  • One Month Summer Placement (Mandatory)
  • Psychology for Social Work Practice
  • Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development
  • Social Work Practice and Persons with Disability
Semester III14 subjects
  • Human Resource Management and Development (HRM)
  • Psychiatric Social Work (M&P)
  • Rural and Tribal Community Development (CD)
  • Labour Legislation and Labour Welfare (HRM)
  • Medical Social Work (M&P)
  • Urban Community Development (CD)
  • Core Course IX: Computer Application in Social Work
  • Core Practical III: Concurrent Field Work – III
  • Disaster Management and Social Work
  • Social Work Practice with Elderly People
  • Hospital Administration
  • Life Skills and Personality Development
  • Counselling and Guidance
  • Social Problems in India
Semester IV13 subjects
  • Organizational Behaviour and Development (HRM)
  • Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders(M&P)
  • NGO’s and Community Development (CD)
  • Industrial Relations and Strategic Management (HRM)
  • Community and Public Health in India (M&P)
  • Developmental Strategies and Social Audit (CD)
  • Core Course XII: Social Policy and Social Legislations
  • Core Practical IV: Concurrent Field Work – IV
  • Counselling Theory and Practice
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Social Exclusion and Inclusive Development
  • Core Project: Research Project
  • One Month Summer Placement (Mandatory)

Questions answered

What is the fee for Annamalai University Distance Education Master of Social Work?

The indicative total fee is ₹18,000. Confirm the current fee on the university’s website before paying.

What is the eligibility?

Finished their bachelor’s degree (it could be in any pattern - 10+2+3/ 11+1+3/ 11+2+2). There is no certain age limit to apply for this distance MSW program at Annamalai.

How long is the programme?

Annamalai University Distance Education lists a duration of 2 years.

Is an Online MSW valid in India?

Yes, when the university is entitled by UGC-DEB to offer it in that mode for your admission session. UGC treats such degrees as equivalent to the same degree studied on campus. Every university listed for Online MSW on JJM appears in the official UGC-DEB list; still confirm your exact session on deb.ugc.ac.in before paying.

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Indicative total fee

₹18,000

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