Entry Requirements

Description
Person applying for entry into this programme must have an overall GPA 2.7 or greater in an approved undergraduate degree
Persons who have an overall GPA of less than 2.7 must have a minimum of 3 years working experience in the Social Work Field after completing an approved undergraduate programme
Persons who may opt to do the Master in Social Work programme, and do not have the relevant undergraduate background may be required to take undergraduate courses within the relevant area and must pass those courses with at least an overall of 2.7

Courses

First Year
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MSW5103 Identity, Diversity and Anti-Discriminatory Practice 3
MSW5102 Advanced Counselling Skills and Techniques 3
MSW5101 Philosophy/Critical Perspectives in Social Work 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MSW5201 Research Methodology 3
MSW5200 Advanced Practicum 6
Annual Attachment
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MSW5203 Practice Research Project and Seminar 12
Second Year
Annual Attachment
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MSW5203 Practice Research Project and Seminar 12 Select this course in second year, if you have registered for this course before in the 1st year and has not completed it. If you are registering for this course for the first time in your programme, register for the course (MSW 5203) in the 1st year. Please consult your HOD or the Admissions Division for further clarification.

Contact Us

  • The University of Guyana
    Turkeyen Campus
    Greater Georgetown
    Guyana
  • +(592)-222-2740
    +(592)-623-8325
  • admissions@uog.edu.gy