PGDip in Social Work (GDip)

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #174 =

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At McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, PGDip in Social Work (GDip) is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Social Work programme. The programme runs for 16 months.

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Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 16 months

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Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Community-Engaged Research & Evaluation develops skills in community-engaged research and evaluation for social work and social-service practitioners. It sits within McMaster University's Faculty of Social Sciences alongside the Master of Social Work, offered in Critical Analysis of Social Work and Critical Leadership in Social Services and Communities streams, and a PhD program that focuses on social work and social justice and how social policies and practices can help redress social inequalities. The diploma itself is aimed at practitioners already working in social service or community-based settings, is offered part-time only, and normally takes sixteen months to complete. Admission requires a completed bachelor's degree with a minimum average of B+ on senior-level courses. The typical intake is January, with an application deadline of December 1.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A completed bachelor's degree with a minimum average of B+ on senior level courses.

Application Details

Start Date: January

About McMaster University

“All things cohere in Christ”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1887

Students: 37,592

QS rank: #174 =

Programs: 167

Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Social Work (GDip) award?

McMaster University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Social Work on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Social Work (GDip) take?

The programme runs for 16 months.

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