Master of Social Work
- Roanoke, 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: 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
- Recognised bachelor degree with transcripts evaluated course-by-course by WES
- FCSA
- IEEES or Transcript Research
- English proof: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 105
- Programme-specific requirements (many state a 2.75 GPA).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or essay where required
- Recommendations where required
- Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the international admission requirements and the deadline for the intended term. Complete the online application. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- program-specific supporting documents. Pay the application fee where applicable. After admission
- Pay the international enrollment deposit and submit financial documents. Follow the university instructions for immigration documents and the student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,897 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $800 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Radford University Carilion (Roanoke) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Waldron College of Health and Human Services |
| Department | School of Social Work |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Radford University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
80 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
336 days left
Scholarships
Radford University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
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 $34,897 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $800 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,198 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
Radford University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

