A master's degree in social work is a postgraduate professional programme in social work practice, policy and community development. Students study advanced practice methods, social policy and planning, community and rural development, counselling, programme management and research, often specialising in areas such as medical and psychiatric social work, family and child welfare or community development, with substantial supervised fieldwork and a dissertation. The degree normally lasts two years. Graduates work in NGOs, government welfare services, healthcare and development organisations. Explore where this route is available, which countries students usually compare, and the next pages worth opening when you want a clearer path.
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