Social Work In Malaysia : Complete Guide For International Students

In general Social work involves bringing a social change, solving issues in human relationships and authorising and liberating people to magnify their lives. It incorporates the fundamentals and principles of human and social justice. It enhances a student's knowledge of politics, behavioural theory and social sciences. It is for the development and a deep knowledge of social work theory, social work practice, social policy and research.

Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (Social Work Study in Malaysia)

Studying social work equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, values, and experiences necessary to engage with individuals, families, groups, and communities facing challenges in their lives or whose actions have triggered involvement with statutory services. On a global scale, society grapples with numerous social issues such as poverty, unemployment, unequal opportunities, racism, malnutrition, crime, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental illnesses, and various impediments that hinder individuals from realizing their full potential. This is where social workers play a crucial role.

Social work, regarded as a helping profession, involves intricate assessments related to care, support, and protection. The goal is to empower and enhance the lives of individuals and society as a whole. Social workers exhibit a profound interest in human relationships and a dedication to social justice, complemented by well-developed social, empathic, and communication skills. Collaboration with other services like health, education, housing, and the justice system is common for social workers.

Social services constitute a fundamental component of Malaysia's social systems, with non-governmental organizations also playing a pivotal role in delivering these services. The country hosts numerous NGOs established to offer care and protection to vulnerable individuals, families, and communities.

Study Bachelor’s in Social Sciences in Malaysia

This programme is designed to include 3 years duration of study to give you a broader and flexible education.

• Engage empathetically with people requiring social work intervention and/in order to address their needs in a professionally competent manner, 
• Apply the values of social work throughout their practice and critically analyse social issues, policies and services in order to constructively contribute to developing responses at both the micro and macro level which can reduce social problems, 
• Be able to conduct research on social issues that can be utilized for solving problem of immediate concern of target groups (particularly the marginalized groups) in order to bring about change to individual, group, and community and to improve their well-being, and 
• Use reflection and continuous learning to enhance professional competencies. 

Entry Requirement Of Social Work Course in Malaysia

The eligibility criteria to study Bachelors in Social Work in Malaysia are as follows:

• SPM - 5 Credits (Including English) with a pass in Bahasa Malaysia  and Sejarah
• ‘O’ Level - 5 credits (Including English)
• Senior Middle 3 (UEC) - 5 B

The total tuition fee to study a Degree Programme in Social work from Malaysian University you will have to pay RM 40,000. However, please do your research well before as the fees vary from University to University.

• Malaysian Student (Full-time): The tuition fee is RM37,800 for three years only.
• International Student (Full-time): The tuition fee is RM52,650 for three years only.

The job prospects you will have as a Graduate in Social Work from Malaysia are as below:

• Administration or Supervision.
• Ageing.
• Addiction to Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs.
• Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults.
• Child Welfare.
• Health.
• Mental Health.
• Private Practice.
• Researchers,
• Analysts
• Educators.
• Graduates interested in education, for example, can become high school teachers in many social science subjects, such as social studies, geography, and history