Bachelor of Social Work
- Riverside, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- 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
- Secondary school diploma and official sealed transcripts with certified English translation; 250-650 word essay; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 72
- IELTS 5.5
- PTE 53 or Duolingo 105) or an approved waiver; transfer applicants need 24 transferable units with a 2.0 GPA.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 72
- IELTS 5.5 (no band below 4.5)
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105 (no subscore below 100)
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport copy
- academic transcripts
- graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review eligibility and deadlines for Social Work. Prepare academic records
- identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $59,400 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $45 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Riverside Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Behavioral and Social Sciences |
| Department | Division of social work |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left
Scholarships
Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 4 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $59,400 USD per year. The application fee is $45 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,767 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 4.5), PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105 (no subscore below 100), IELTS Academic 5.5.
Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

