Bachelor of Social Work is a bachelor's degree in Social Work programme taught at Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Social Work
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: nwpolytech.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Social Work is a planned four-year degree announced by Northwestern Polytechnic for the 2026/2027 academic year, offered through the Humanities & Social Sciences department within the School of Applied Science & Technology. The programme is intended to develop skills to promote social change and to support the health and well-being of people and families, announced as part of Alberta's Mental Health Professions Enrolment Expansion grant in August 2024. The degree is planned for on-campus delivery in Grande Prairie, Alberta. As of this listing the institution is accepting waitlist registrations of interest rather than formal applications, and detailed curriculum, admission requirements, and start dates have not yet been published.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: General admission requirements of Northwestern Polytechnic apply; programme-specific prerequisites are published on the official programme page. Admission requirements at Northwestern Polytechnic vary by program. Certificate and diploma programs typically require an overall average of 60% across five grade 12 subjects; university-transfer and degree programs require English 30-1 plus four further grade 12 subjects, normally with a minimum 60% overall average. All applicants, domestic and international, must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. For most programs, NWP accepts IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, CAEL 60, or PTE Academic 55; select programs require higher minimums of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 84, Duolingo 115, CAEL 70, or PTE 60. Health Sciences programs such as Nursing require IELTS 7.0 overall or CELBAN. International applicants must also show proof of health insurance coverage and are advised to apply four to six months before their intended semester start date.
