Diploma of Social Work
- Red Deer, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
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 (3 years): yes
- 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
- 50% In ELA 30-1 or 65% in ELA 30-2
- Plus 50% in Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 or 65% in Social Studies 30-2
- Or Accuplacer minimums.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 83
- TOEFL PBT 557
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English proficiency evidence
- Program-specific admission documents
- Financial evidence for the study permit
- Study permit documents after admission.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Choose an available international program and intake. Complete the online application and pay the application fee. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- program-specific requirements. Accept the offer and pay the international tuition deposit. Receive the required admission and provincial documents. Apply for the study permit and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,314 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,425 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Red Deer |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Department | Department of Social Sciences and Humanities |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Red Deer Polytechnic offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Scholarships
Red Deer Polytechnic offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,314 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,425 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, TOEFL PBT 557, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 59.
Red Deer Polytechnic offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.