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Master's Degree · Social Work

Master of Social Work

at Lincoln University College

Lincoln University College Petaling Jaya Campus, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Details last verified 5 Oct 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.

Course at a glance

University
Lincoln University College
Campus
Lincoln University College Petaling Jaya Campus, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Study level
Master's Degree
Field
Social Sciences & Humanities
Discipline
Social Work
Duration
18 months
Study mode
Full-time
Qualification
Master of Social Work
Faculty
School of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
Intakes
January, May, September
Entry requirements
English: IELTS · minimum score 5English: TOEFL PBT · minimum score 500

Details last updated 5 Oct 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

About this course

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. The page states a full-time duration of 1 year 6 months to 2 years 6 months.

Intakes

  • January (January intake)

    Source: official website · retrieved 3 Oct 2026

  • May (May intake)

    Source: official website · retrieved 3 Oct 2026

  • September (September intake)

    Source: official website · retrieved 3 Oct 2026

Entry requirements

  • Academic

    Local students: Bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; equivalent, as accepted by the Senate of University College; or A bachelor's degree or its equivalent but does not achieve a CGPA of 2.50 may be admitted subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience in the relevant field.

    Source: official website · retrieved 3 Oct 2026

  • English language

    Minimum IELTS score of 5.0 (international students)

    IELTS · minimum score 5

    Source: official website · retrieved 3 Oct 2026

  • English language

    Minimum TOEFL PBT score of 500 (international students)

    TOEFL PBT · minimum score 500

    Source: official website · retrieved 3 Oct 2026

Quick answers about this course

When can I start Master of Social Work?

Intakes stored for this course: January, May and September. Intakes can change, so confirm the date before you apply.

How long does Master of Social Work take?

18 months, full-time, as stored for this course.

What English score do I need?

Stored for this course: IELTS, minimum score 5; TOEFL PBT, minimum score 500. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.

Where is it taught?

Lincoln University College Petaling Jaya Campus, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

How do I apply, and which documents are needed?

The Entry requirements section on this page lists what the university has stated. You can also ask a Zawqari advisor on WhatsApp.

Interested in this course?

A Zawqari advisor can answer your questions on WhatsApp. We aim to respond within about 30 minutes; this is not guaranteed.

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