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Master of Social Work
- Riverside, United States
- 2 years
- 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: 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
- Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with 2.75 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA; 500-word statement of purpose or interview; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 83
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE 58 or Duolingo 125); ENG123 or ESL094 in the first semester; some programmes set extra requirements.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university (baccalaureate); statement of purpose (500 words) or interview; some programmes (athletic training, nursing) have their own file deadlines
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 83
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.0)
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 125 (no subscore below 115)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport
- prior degree certificate
- academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- and a statement of purpose
- a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Social Work. Prepare prior degree records
- academic transcripts
- identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
- references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,530 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 | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 4 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $29,530 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 83, IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.0), PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 125 (no subscore below 115), IELTS Academic 6.
11993 scholarships are connected to this program.