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Diploma of Social Work

Keyano College

  • Fort McMurray, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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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 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

  • High school diploma with 60% in English 30-1; Pre-entry interview
  • Character reference
  • Police and child welfare checks and an applicant information package.

Accepted academic background

Alberta high school diploma or equivalent (international credentials; IQAS assessment may be requested); Mature students 21+ per programme rules; Social Work needs a pre-entry interview; Practical Nurse has non-academic requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 86
  • Duolingo 100
  • PTE Academic 58

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Statement of purpose where requested
  • Financial support evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Social Work. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Graduation evidence
  3. Language results
  4. required supporting documents. Complete the application to Keyano College. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
  5. Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$22,140 CAD
Application fee$107 CAD
Deposit$5,000 CAD

Program details

CampusClearwater Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health & Human Services
DepartmentHuman Services
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value66
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteKeyano College offers awards and scholarships for eligible students. International eligibility, Award value, And deadlines vary by award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jun 2027

    199 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2027

    366 days left

Scholarships

Keyano College offers awards and scholarships for eligible students. International eligibility, Award value, And deadlines vary by award.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.