Social Work is a very rewarding field where each day brings different challenges. However, the process of creating a more cohesive and caring community as a social work associate, helping various communities, and engaging in services such as family and child welfare, disability and elder care, and mental health care can be a very rewarding calling.

The Diploma in Social Work programme is designed with reference to the National Competency Standards for Social Work Practice (2010) to help prepare diploma students to acquire in-depth knowledge of human behaviour within the context of family, community and society with emphasis on ethical values and conduct, contribution toward self-development, and build psychosocial skills.

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will have the experience and ability to empower individuals, families, groups, communities and organisations to enhance social functioning and quality of life. The MCKL graduate will be able to seek employment as a professional Social Worker in various areas that promote universal values and ethical principles of human rights and social justice.

NOTE:
*MPU Subjects: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) requires all students to take Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) (i.e. General Studies) within the duration of their studies. MCKL established a series of subjects that different programs need to implement for all students to meet the Ministry’s requirements. Subjects will differ depending on the institution and the level of degree the student is taking. 

SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SPM)
Min. 3 credits in any subjects

O LEVEL / IGCSE
Min. 3 credits in any subjects

SIJIL TINGGI PERSEKOLAHAN MALAYSIA (STPM)
Min. Grade C in any subjects

ICCE GENERAL CERTIFICATE
Min. 3 credits in any subjects (Grade C and above)

IB Middle Years Programme
3 subjects with Grade 4 and above

APEL (A)CERTIFICATE

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) or Malaysian Government will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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Diploma in Social Work graduates have a higher likelihood of being employed in government or non-government organisations offering social work related services in the areas of social welfare, social care, social rehabilitation, residential or custodial care, health and mental health, child and family welfare, working with minority populations (i.e. indigenous, migrant, refugee) and in social advocacy and community development programmes.