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Bachelor of Social Work Second
Memorial University of Newfoundland
- St. John's, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A two-year social work programme for graduates with a prior bachelor's degree.
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 Second Degree can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
- Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
- And communicate findings to diverse audiences. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Advocate
- Community developer
- Policy maker (child and family services
- Gerontology
- Healthcare
- Mental health and addictions
- Community settings)
Curriculum
- Two years
- Four semesters
- 60 credit hours. Classroom study in St. John's plus two 350-hour field placements at sites around the province
- Centred on social justice and skills in assessment
- Interviewing
- Counselling
- Advocacy and community capacity development.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary graduation credential with the subject prerequisites for the chosen programme
- Judged against the country-specific page
- Transfer students submit all post-secondary transcripts
- Second-degree and professional programmes need a prior degree or university courses
- English proficiency evidence required. Grade guidance from source: unreported (general admission is based on the applicant's country/curriculum page
- Competitive-entry programmes set higher standards).
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary (high school) graduation credential with the subject prerequisites for the chosen programme, Judged against the country-specific page, Transfer students submit all post-secondary transcripts, Some programmes need prior university courses or a bachelor's degree.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 83
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 60
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- School Reports
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and deadline. Create an account through the institution's official application portal
- Submit the application and pay the non-refundable fee by Visa or MasterCard (300 CAD). Upload unofficial transcripts and current Grade 12 course registrations
- Plus an English proficiency score if required. Competitive-entry programmes may ask for extra documents. Decisions are emailed
- Usually within 10 business days of complete documents.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,897 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | St. John's |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social Work |
| Department | Social Work Second Degree |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International entrance scholarship opportunities may apply to eligible undergraduate applicants, Graduate funding follows separate faculty and programme criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Mar 2027
113 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 6 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,897 CAD per year. The application fee is $300 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 60, Cambridge 176.