Bachelor of Social Work
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- Online
- Bachelor
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: no
- Post-study work rights (0 years): 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
- Online completion route: the page asks for transferable credit hours from earlier study (typically 24) and a minimum cumulative GPA
- Fewer than 24 credits also need a high school transcript.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale
- IELTS tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic Duolingo 110
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,478 - $40,526, $37,502 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $0 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Online (Vols Online) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Social Work |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Part-time |
| Post-study stay | 0 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible incoming international first-year students can be considered for the International Volunteer Scholarship (3,000 to 18,000 USD yearly) or the Global Ambassador Scholarship (10,000 to 15,000 USD yearly), subject to GPA, test-score and scholarship-specific terms. 2026-27 amounts; future awards may differ. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
5 Jan 2027
52 days left
Scholarships
Eligible incoming international first-year students can be considered for the International Volunteer Scholarship (3,000 to 18,000 USD yearly) or the Global Ambassador Scholarship (10,000 to 15,000 USD yearly), subject to GPA, test-score and scholarship-specific terms. 2026-27 amounts; future awards may differ.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 5 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,478 - $40,526, $37,502 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale, IELTS tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic Duolingo 110, Cambridge PTE Academic 53, IELTS 6.5.
Eligible incoming international first-year students can be considered for the International Volunteer Scholarship (3,000 to 18,000 USD yearly) or the Global Ambassador Scholarship (10,000 to 15,000 USD yearly), subject to GPA, test-score and scholarship-specific terms. 2026-27 amounts; future awards may differ.