The M.A. in Social Work programmes of Tata Institute of Social Sciences provide research and practice within a framework that is in tune with the existing and emerging needs and realities of India and the North East region while providing the larger picture of developmental and human professions around the world.

Intake: 15 [ 15+8(maximum)]

8(maximum) seats are reserved for internal BASS students. If any of the seats (8 reserved seats for internal BASS) are left vacant, it will be open for lateral entry.

Eligibility Criteria:

Bachelor's Degree of minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent from a recognised university, in any discipline.



Semester-wise Listing of Courses
Semester I
Foundation Courses (FC)
FC 1 Understanding Society, culture and change
FC 2 Economy, polity and governance
FC 3 Social Exclusion and Social Policy

Social Work Practice Courses (SW)
SW 1 Self and Society
SW 2 History and Ideologies of Social Work
SW 3 Social Work Practice: Principles and Concepts 1
SW 4 Research in Social Work

Semester II
Foundation Courses (FC)
FC 4 Development : Concepts, Theories, Dimensions and Strategies
FC 5 India’s Development Experience
FC 6 Introduction to Issues in the NE

Social Work Practice Courses (SW)
SW 4 Research in Social Work
SW 5 Social Work Practice : Principles and Concepts 2
SW 6 Project planning and Assessment
SW 7 Human Resource Management: Principles and practices

Contact Details:
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400088
Phone: 022 2552 5000