MacEwan University offers Diploma in Social Work, a diploma in Social Work programme in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 35,758 per year (CAD 7,258 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Social Work
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 7,258 / year
International tuition: CAD 35,758 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Social Work at MacEwan University is a two-year diploma offered through the Faculty of Health and Community Studies. The program teaches students how to help others move forward in their lives in a positive way, building the competency and professional skills needed for assessment and practice within the social work field. It suits students who are open-minded and empathetic, with an interest in community building and creating positive social change, rather than those seeking a narrowly clinical or purely administrative role. The diploma is positioned as preparation for direct social work practice within its two-year timeframe. Specific details on delivery mode, campus location, and practicum requirements are addressed through the university's separate admission requirements, program and course information, and career outcomes pages rather than the general program overview, so applicants should consult that additional material when planning their studies. Prospective students are also directed to review application deadlines separately, since specific dates are not included on the general overview page. The program offers an entry point into social work practice for students who have not yet completed a full bachelor's degree in the field.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Regular admission needs ELA 30-1, Social Studies 30-1, and three subjects from Admission Groups A, B, C or D, with an overall average of at least 65% and no course grade below 50%, and applicants must turn 18 by December 31 of their entry year. Mature applicants (20+, out of full-time high school one year+) need only ELA 30-1 and Social Studies 30-1 at the same average. Applicants with 24 or more post-secondary credits are admitted on a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Admission is competitive: the stated Fall 2027 trend runs high-70s to high-80s for regular/mature applicants and 2.8-3.6 AGPA for the post-secondary route. The programme defers to MacEwan's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement, accepting scores such as IELTS Academic 6.5 (5.5 per band) or TOEFL iBT 86 (21 per section). Admitted applicants must submit a clear Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search plus an Alberta Intervention Record Check or provincial equivalent.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall 2027
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: March 30, 2027. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
