Master of Social Work
University of Northern British Columbia
- Prince George, Canada
- 1 year
- 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 (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
- BSW (advanced year) or related bachelor degree (two-year foundation route) with minimum 3.00 (B) GPA over the last 60 credit hours
- MSW supplementary application
- Two academic references and one professional reference
- Statement of interests
- Criminal record check
- Interview may be requested.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- PTE Academic 65
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check programme requirements
- Intakes and deadlines ( Find a supervisor where the programme requires one ( Apply online at and pay the 153 CAD fee. Upload documents per (transcripts
- Referees
- English proof). If admitted
- Pay the 1
- 500 CAD graduate admission deposit (credited to tuition. MBA adds 2
- 000 CAD). Receive the Letter of Admission to apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,366 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $153 CAD |
| Deposit | $33,814 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Prince George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social Sciences |
| Department | Social Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 33,27 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institutional 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 Dec 2026
31 days left
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,366 CAD per year. The application fee is $153 CAD. The deposit is $33,814 CAD. The estimated living cost is $15,420 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 65, IELTS 6.5.
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.