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Bachelor of Social Work

Trent University

  • Oshawa, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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): 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 diploma with the programme prerequisites
  • Minimum 70% average for most programmes (competitive ones higher)
  • Other education systems have their own minimums
  • English proficiency proof unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma (OSSD, Other Canadian, IB, British, American, India Senior School Certificate, China Senior High School Diploma and others listed by country) with the program prerequisites.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport or identification document
  • Completed application form.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall (September) 15 June
  2. Winter (January) 15 November
  3. Summer (May) 1 February. Some programmes close earlier ( Apply through OUAC
  4. or the International Direct Application if applying only to Trent. Submit the documents listed in myTrent (Fall documents by 1 July). Receive an offer and pay the 2
  5. 000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting. Apply to IRCC for a study permit as soon as you accept.

Other costs

Tuition per year$36,641 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$7,300 CAD

Program details

CampusDurham GTA
Faculty or schoolSocial Work & Community Wellbeing
DepartmentSocial Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.