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Diploma of Social Work

Northwestern Polytechnic

  • Grande Prairie, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Northwestern Polytechnic campus

About the program

A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Social Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
  • Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
  • And communicate findings to diverse audiences
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Across Canada and internationally

Curriculum

  • Course route: seven courses
  • A field internship
  • A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
  • Internship
  • Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • English 30-1 plus one other 30-level subject from the approved list (e.g. Biology 30
  • Mathematics 30-1/30-2
  • Social Studies 30-1
  • A language other than English)
  • No overall minimum published
  • Course minimums as listed on programme pages.

Accepted academic background

Alberta high school diploma or equivalent, Business Administration: English 30-1/30-2 (50%) and Math 20-1/20-2 (60%) or 30-1/30-2 (50%), Computer Systems Technology: 50% in Mathematics 30-1 and English 30-1, Early Learning & Child Care: English 30-1/30-2, 3-credit post-secondary English course or HS 1130, Other diplomas per programme page.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 84
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 60

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page and requirements. Apply 4-6 months before the start. Apply online and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Send the documents NWP requests within 3 business days. Receive an offer by email in 3-5 business days. Pay the tuition deposit by the stated deadline (about 3 weeks). Receive the Letter of Admission and PAL
  2. Then apply for a Canadian study permit. Arrange basic health coverage (AHCIP or private).

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,900 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit$52,348 CAD

Program details

CampusGrande Prairie
Faculty or schoolSchool of Applied Science & Technology
DepartmentHumanities & Social Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value71
Study paceStandard,Fixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.