MQA accredited · Malaysia Master's

Master of Social Work

100% Online Distance Learning (ODL) degree accredited by Lincoln University College (MQA & MOHE recognized). Complete your Master of Social Work with full flexible digital learning support.

Awarded by
Lincoln University College (ODL Campus)
Level
Master's
Duration
2 Years (100% Online ODL)
Overview

Programme Overview - Master of Social Work

Delivered 100% online via Lincoln University College's Open & Distance Learning (ODL) digital portal. Designed for working adults, executives, and international learners requiring maximum flexibility.
Curriculum

What you will study

Curriculum and entry requirements as published by the awarding body: https://www.lincoln.edu.my/master-of-social-work-odl/

Subjects

  • Philosophical Analysis of Social Work Development (3 credits)
  • Human Behaviour in Social Environment (3 credits)
  • Advanced Social Policy (3 credits)
  • Advanced Social Work Practice (3 credits)
  • Social Work Research Methodology (3 credits)
  • Advanced Community Organization and Social Development (3 credits)
  • Social Work with Displaced Populations (3 credits)
  • Human Services Administration (3 credits)
  • Spiritual Social Work and its Practice (3 credits)
  • Understanding Social Change & Issues (3 credits)
  • Project Paper (6 credits)
  • Practicum (9 credits)
Admission

Entry requirements

Standard academic entry (relevant diploma/degree) or APEL / Executive Work Experience route for mature practitioners.

Entry route 1

A Bachelor’s degree [Level 6, Malaysian Qualifications Frameowrk] in related fields with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR

Entry route 2

A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment*; OR

Entry route 3

A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and with relevant working experience**, subject to rigorous internal assessment*; OR

Entry route 4

A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience**, subject to passing pre-requisite courses ***; OR

Entry route 5

Other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government

Conditions and English requirement

English Competency Requirement (International Students) Achieve a minimum Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) OR equivalent to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (Mid B2)****. International Student

Accreditation reference

Programme code N-DL/0923/7/0010, MQA reference MQA/PA 18235.

Fees

Fees and payment options

Fees vary by programme and awarding body. Smart College offers interest-free monthly instalments, and merit-based partial scholarships of up to 30% for applicants who meet the criteria. An admissions adviser will confirm the exact fee and the eligibility conditions before you commit to anything.