Syllabus
BSW Syllabus and Subjects
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) syllabus combines theoretical knowledge with practical training to help students understand social issues and support individuals, groups, and communities. Subjects and their sequence vary across universities, so applicants should review the curriculum of their preferred institution.
The tables below provide an indicative year-wise overview of BSW subjects.
BSW Syllabus: First Year
| Subjects |
|---|
| Social Work Intervention with Communities |
| Social Work Intervention with Institutions |
| Substance Abuse |
| Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Counselling |
| Methodology for Understanding Social Reality |
BSW Syllabus: Second Year
| Subjects |
|---|
| Foundations and Emergence of Social Work |
| Psychological Concepts of Human Behaviour |
| Science and Technology |
| Relevance of Psychology in Social Work |
| Basic Concepts of Social Psychology |
| Introduction to Social Casework |
BSW Syllabus: Third Year
| Subjects |
|---|
| Contemporary Issues in Communities and Organisations |
| Sexual Health Education |
| Approaches to Social Work |
| Substance Abuse: Understanding, Relevance, and Implications |
| Women’s Empowerment |
| Cognitive and Psychoanalytic Techniques |
Common Core Subjects in BSW
Alongside institution-specific subjects and electives, the BSW curriculum commonly covers the following areas:
- Social Welfare Administration and Policy
- Community Organisation and Development
- Counselling Skills and Techniques
- Research Methods in Social Work
- Fieldwork and Practicum
- Social Justice and Human Rights
- Gender Studies and Women’s Empowerment
- Child Rights and Protection
Fieldwork and practical training help students apply classroom learning to real situations and develop professional social work skills. The exact subjects, electives, and fieldwork requirements depend on the university’s prescribed curriculum.