Social work is a professional and academic discipline that describes the application of social theory and research methods
to study and improve the lives of people, groups, and societies. It incorporates and utilizes other social sciences as a
means to improve the human condition and positively change society’s response to chronic problems. The programme
deals with the fundamental knowledge of power and resources distributed in the world, and impact political decisions on
societies. The purpose of the programme is to assist students to develop knowledge and skills for professional careers in
international policy studies. The curriculum for Master of Social Work is also structured such that the students from
social science, arts and humanities department from Lincoln University College and from outside of the Lincoln University
College could enroll in the program to enrich their capacity in this particular field in order to broaden their sphere of
opportunities in the marketplace.

1. Copy of your degree and the transcript 
2. ID or passport size photo
3. Upfront payment of school fees 50% ($250)
4. Filled application form
5. Admission fee ($50)

February & August, every year.

Social workers are concerned with social problems, their causes, their solutions and their human impacts. Career prospects for social workers are strong. In a volatile and constantly evolving economy, social work is also a profession built for flexibility. Opportunity in the governmental sector is mainly in the community development projects pertaining to health, education, rural development, child, woman and tribal welfare etc. Work in NGOs’ can be specific to either urban
or rural area. Most popular social work careers:
Medical Social Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor, Child Welfare Case Worker, School Social Worker