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Master of Social Work
- St. Cloud, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
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 (1 year): 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
- Completed bachelor's degree recognised as equivalent to a US bachelor's; 2.75 GPA (4.0 scale) in undergraduate work; IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale) for full admission; some programmes add GRE
- GMAT
- interview or prerequisite coursework
- Overall 2.75 GPA (4.0 scale) in previous undergraduate work or the last half of it; 3.0 in any graduate coursework; non-US degrees evaluated for GPA conversion; some programmes require GRE/GMAT or higher GPA
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Completed bachelor's degree (US regionally accredited or recognised by the home Ministry of Education and equivalent to a US bachelor's); 3-year degrees only for provisional admission (2.75 GPA, IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 68)
Language tests
- IELTS 7.5 (full admission
- TOEFL iBT 6.5-7.0 provisional with EAP 511/512
- IELTS Academic 7.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,699 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | St. Cloud |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Graduate Studies |
| Department | Social Work |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional graduate scholarship opportunities may be available; the undergraduate-only ACSS award does not apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left
Scholarships
Institutional graduate scholarship opportunities may be available; the undergraduate-only ACSS award does not apply.
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The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $14,699 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,247 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.5 (full admission, TOEFL iBT 6.5-7.0 provisional with EAP 511/512, IELTS Academic 7.5.
Institutional graduate scholarship opportunities may be available; the undergraduate-only ACSS award does not apply.

