Bachelor of Social Work
- Saint John, Canada
- 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 (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
- Secondary-school completion with English plus program-specific subjects (mathematics
- sciences
- electives by group)
- accepted qualifications include IGCSE with AS/A levels
- IB Diploma
- AP
- SAT/ACT and national certificates. Entry averages are program-specific (for example IGCSE/A-level C or higher for Arts
- B or higher for Business
- Computer Science
- Engineering and Science). Transfer applicants need course outlines and a WES ICAP report.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the admission requirements for your program and the application deadline (March 31 for most undergraduate programs). Create a UNB application account
- apply online and pay the 125 CAD non-refundable fee. Mail official or notarized transcripts
- any SAT/ACT or A-level results
- English test scores unless exempt and
- for post-secondary study outside Canada or the US
- a WES ICAP course-by-course report. Check application status in your account.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,102 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $55,550 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Saint John |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts |
| Department | Faculty of Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International first-year entrance scholarships range from 500 to 40000 CAD. Qualified applicants submit an entrance scholarship application by March 1; the Lady Vi Aitken award is valued at 40000 CAD over four years. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
137 days left
Scholarships
International first-year entrance scholarships range from 500 to 40000 CAD. Qualified applicants submit an entrance scholarship application by March 1; the Lady Vi Aitken award is valued at 40000 CAD over four years.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,102 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $55,550 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.
International first-year entrance scholarships range from 500 to 40000 CAD. Qualified applicants submit an entrance scholarship application by March 1; the Lady Vi Aitken award is valued at 40000 CAD over four years.