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Diploma of Social Work
- Castlegar, Canada
- 0.75, 1 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: 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
- BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent
- or age 19 or over as a mature student
- plus programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 English at 60 to 67 percent
- a portfolio or an audition where required. International applicants meet the programme's English requirement (IELTS 6.0 overall
- no band below 5.5
- unless the programme states a higher score). Advanced diplomas require a related diploma or degree (about 60 credits).
Accepted academic background
BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent, or age 19 or over; programme prerequisites; Human Services diplomas allow entry to year 2 after a Selkirk related certificate within five years
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the programme entry and English requirements; most programmes accept applications up to 12 months before the start ( Apply online through EducationPlannerBC or with the Selkirk application package and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Email transcripts
- test scores
- passport ID page and resume if applicable. Receive a conditional letter of acceptance showing tuition. Pay tuition and fees (due on acceptance) to receive the unconditional offer; the seat deposit equals one 15-week semester's tuition and is non-refundable for new students. Apply for a study permit with a provincial attestation letter (PAL).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,486 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Castlegar Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Health & Human Services |
| Department | Social Work |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.75, 1 years.
Tuition is $19,486 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, IELTS Academic 6.
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines.