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Master of Indigenous Social Work
- Regina, Canada
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Four-year social work degree grounded in Indigenous knowledge and practice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Indigenous Social Work. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Policy Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Community Program Coordinator
- Social Services Coordinator
- Human Resources Specialist
Curriculum
- Core courses cover Indigenous social welfare
- Social work theories and perspectives
- Indigenous research methods
- The helping relationship
- Groups and families
- And management. Two mandatory field practicums in years three and four total 700 hours. Arts electives and fourth-year ISWK electives such as grief and loss or conflict resolution complete the degree.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree with about a 70% graduating average (75% for some programmes)
- English proficiency IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE 59 or Duolingo 125. Source: Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
- Grade/entry criteria: 70% graduating average from a four-year bachelor degree (75% for English
- History
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Master of Public Administration)
- FGSR states 70% = 2.67/4.00 on the WES iGPA calculator.
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) with sufficient background in the field; three-year degrees normally need qualifying courses; some units add requirements (e.g. GMAT for MBA, supervisor for thesis routes)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 125
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $7,987 - $28,527 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Regina |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social Work First Nations University of Canada |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate awards and departmental scholarships are available by competition. Eligibility varies by degree, department, full-time enrollment and funding cycle. No award is automatic. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $7,987 - $28,527 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The estimated living cost is $14,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 125.