Redeemer University offers BA/BS in Social Work, a bachelor's degree in Social Work programme in Ancaster, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 23,588 per year (CAD 9,987 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Social Work
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 9,987 / year
International tuition: CAD 23,588 / year
Last checked September 2026 · Source: redeemer.ca ·
Program details
Overview
This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts with an honours major or minor in Social Work at Redeemer University's Ancaster, Ontario campus. The curriculum examines how individuals interact with social systems, covering social work practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities, social welfare policy, child welfare, and mental health and addictions, alongside the university's shared core curriculum. Senior students complete an internship placement in a community-based or governmental organization, combining field work with in-class seminars, with internship options ranging from a part-time, one-term placement to a longer 150-hour placement. Classes are taught in a small, in-person format on campus. The program suits students preparing for roles such as social worker, mental health counsellor, or shelter worker, and it can lead toward further credentials such as a BSW, RSW, or MSW.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The Social Work program sets no program-specific admission criteria; applicants are assessed under Redeemer's general Ontario undergraduate requirements: Grade 12 U English, five additional Grade 12 U or M courses, and a minimum admission average of 80%, with O-level and Co-op courses excluded. Course-level prerequisites apply once enrolled, such as APS-101 as a prerequisite for APS-215. Applicants from outside Ontario follow the university's general admission page. For English proficiency, the program defers to Redeemer's institution-wide requirement for non-native speakers: TOEFL iBT 86, Academic IELTS 6.5, CAEL 70, PTE 56, or Duolingo English 110, with an exemption for applicants with prior English-medium study or four years' residence in an English-speaking country.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to Redeemer for fall, winter or spring/summer entry on a rolling basis, accepted until the Friday before classes begin; applying free before January 31, 2027 waives the $50 fee, financial-aid and Christian Leadership Scholarship consideration requires applying by February 28, 2027, and priority housing and course selection go to those who apply by May 31, 2027. International applicants requiring a study permit must apply by May 1, 2027 to leave enough time for their permit. For the 2027 cycle, admission at Redeemer is rolling rather than governed by a fixed closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
