UNIMAS - Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Professional social work practice in Malaysia is becoming much more relevant in the last few decades because of rapid urbanization, changes in family structures, diminishing traditional support network and the increasing number of social problems. The main purpose of social work is about the enhancement of human well being and the promotion of social justice and social development. The courses offered by this programme are intended to prepare and equip the students with knowledge on the interaction between human and society, Students learn theories and skills in social work to enable them to play their roles effectively in helping or working with individuals, groups and communities as well as formulating social policies. This programme is broad-based, drawing on knowledge from other social science disciplines and behavioural sciences, such as planning, management, and both communication and interpersonal skills.

 

The minimum requirements for entry into most undergraduate programmes are as follows:

 

1. A good pass in the Sijil Tinggi Peperiksaan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of:

• Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in Pengajian Am; AND



• Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in two (2) other subjects,

• CGPA of 2.00