The course syllabus as specified in the MSW curriculum is tabulated below. This syllabus structure may vary based on the college or institution but the crux of the syllabus structure remains constant throughout.
| Syllabus - Semester 1 | Syllabus - Semester 2 |
| Social Work Profession | Social Group Work |
| Social Case Work | Community Organisation |
| Concurrent Field Work including Social Work Camp | Concurrent Field Work including Study Tour |
| Analysis of Indian Society | Social Policy, Planning & Development |
| Dynamics of Human Behaviour | Social Work with Rural, Urban and Tribal Community |
| Study of Indian Economics | Social Work Approaches for Social Development |
| Study of Indian Constitution | Social Work and Social Justice |
| Syllabus - Semester 3 | Syllabus - Semester 4 |
| Social Work Research and Statistics | Social Work Administration |
| Concurrent Field Work including Summer Placement | Concurrent Field Work with Case Studies |
| Dissertation | Block Placement |
| Women & Child Development | Labour Welfare & Legislation |
| Criminology & Correctional Administration | Human Resource Management |
| Introduction to Disaster Management | Medical & Psychiatric Social Work |
| Communication and Counselling | Personal & Professional Growth |
The subjects included in the curriculum of MSW course are enlisted below. Certain minor deviations may be observed in the curricula of certain colleges, institutes and universities across the nation but the crux of the composition is maintained.
The specialisation options available to graduates of MSW course are enlisted below:
