The Diploma in Social Work is designed to allow graduate-level applicants with non-Social Work degrees the opportunity to gain professional certification in Social Work. The programme comprises thirteen (13) courses including a practicum, which can be completed over one year full-time or two years part-time. 

• Listing ID: 5336
• Field of Study: Social Sciences
• Institution Category: Universities
• Institution Type: Public
• Awarding Body: The University of the West Indies
• Qualification Level:
• Education Sector: Higher Education
• ISCED Code: 09 Health and Welfare- 092 Welfare - 0923 Social Work and Counselling
• Qualification Developer: The University of the West Indies
• Quality Assurance Body: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
• Entry Requirements: Applicants must have completed a Bachelors degree in a field other than Social Work from a recognized University, and have at least one year's work experience in social work or a related human service field. Applicants must, along with evidence of their academic qualifications: submit a statement of 250 - 300 words indicating their reasons for wanting to qualify as a social worker, and request two persons to submit references directly to the Admissions Section attesting their suitability for professional Social Work.
• Number of Credits: 34