Bachelor of Social Work
- Cedar Falls, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- 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: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): 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
- Completed secondary school with transcripts (generally 3.0+ GPA on a 4.0 scale); transfer applicants submit all university transcripts; proof of English; financial documents. SAT/ACT not required.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 52
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Financial Documents
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,029 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Cedar Falls |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| Department | School of Social Work |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International Scholars Award: eligible first-year or transfer students are automatically considered for 2000-5000 USD per year based on academic performance, typically GPA 3.0 or higher. Additional competitive awards may require applications. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
International Scholars Award: eligible first-year or transfer students are automatically considered for 2000-5000 USD per year based on academic performance, typically GPA 3.0 or higher. Additional competitive awards may require applications.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $23,029 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $12,646 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 52, Cambridge 169.
International Scholars Award: eligible first-year or transfer students are automatically considered for 2000-5000 USD per year based on academic performance, typically GPA 3.0 or higher. Additional competitive awards may require applications.

