The Department of Social Work at Jagannath University invites applications in the prescribed form from eligible candidates for admission into its one-year Specialised Master’s Programme (Professional) for the 2026–2027 (Fall) academic session.

Specialisations Offered

1. MSS in Criminology and Correctional Services
   • Key Aspects:
     • Crime and criminal justice
     • Victimisation and victim service
     • Correctional service & restorative justice
2. MSS in Human Rights and Social Justice
   • Key Aspects:
     • Human rights norms and standards
     • Global social justice
     • Human rights violations and responses
     • Legal frameworks & rights-based approach
3. MSS in Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare
   • Key Aspects:
     • Labour standards
     • Occupational safety and health
     • Social compliance
     • Decent work

Entry Requirements

Candidates must possess a 4-year Bachelor’s/Honours degree or a Master’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university (including public and private universities as well as affiliated colleges under National University) with a minimum 2nd Class or CGPA 2.25.

Application Process & Deadlines

• Extended Deadline: 12 August 2026

Option 1: In-Person Application

Collect the application form from the Department of Social Work office during official working hours (including Fridays) up to 12 August 2026. Submit the completed form back to the office along with an application fee of ৳1,500.

Option 2: Online / Postal Application

1. Download the application form from jnu.ac.bd or jnu.ac.bd/dept/portal/web/social_work.
2. Pay the application fee of ৳1,520 via bKash to 01791583840.
3. Send the completed form, transaction ID, copies of all academic certificates, and transcripts via courier/post or email scanned copies to [email protected].

Key Programme Schedule

Event	Date & Time
Admission Test	14 August 2026 at 11:00 AM
Publication of Results	14 August 2026 at 07:30 PM
Admission Window	23 August 2026 – 12 September 2026
Commencement of Classes	18 September 2026
Class Schedule	Weekly on Friday & Saturday

Contact Information

• Address: Department of Social Work, Social Science Building-2 (2nd Floor), Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
• Landline: 02226639853

Programme Officials & Coordinators

• Professor Mostafiz Ahmed (Programme Co-ordinator) — 01712768283
• Professor Dr. Md. Mostofa Hasan (Member & Chairman) — 02226639853

Faculty Contact Numbers

• 01716031060 (Member-Secretary)
• 01743606797

Office Staff Contact Numbers

• 01912351809
• 01991451833
• 01791583840