Bachelor of Social Work
University of Northern British Columbia
- Terrace, Canada
- 2 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: 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
- Entry after 60 credits of prior study: SOCW 200
- SOCW 201
- FNST 100
- WMST 100
- 42 Further liberal arts/science credits and 6 elective credits
- 2.67 GPA (B-) over the most recent 60 credits
- References and a non-academic supplementary application
- UNBC English language requirement.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 125
- PTE Academic 65
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check programme requirements
- International admission requirements by country and deadlines ( Apply online at (application fee 125 CAD). Send transcripts and documents: unofficial copies to admissions@unbc. Ca
- Official sealed copies by mail. Show English proficiency unless exempt. After an offer
- Pay the 9
- 000 CAD international admission deposit within two weeks (credited to tuition). Receive the Letter of Admission and apply for the study permit. Register for classes
- Attend orientation and collect ID card and U-Pass.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,529 - $32,116, $31,529 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $6,300 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Terrace |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social Sciences |
| Department | School of Social Work |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| 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
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,529 - $32,116, $31,529 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $6,300 CAD. The estimated living cost is $15,420 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 2.67. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 125, PTE Academic 65, IELTS 6.5.
Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.