Social Work programs in Canada

Institutions across Canada offer social work programs. Use the filters to compare tuition, duration, language of instruction and application timelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Canada?

Programs in Canada are offered at these levels: Foundation, Micro-credential, Certificate, Diploma, Trades - Apprenticeship, Associate's Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate, Professional Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in Canada?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Social Sciences & Education each have their own browsable page for Canada. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in Canada?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

How do I choose the right program?

Start from the degree level you are aiming for, then narrow by field of study, language of instruction and duration. Open the details of your shortlisted programs to compare tuition, entry requirements and intake dates side by side.

See all

Search Filters Clear Filters

186 programs found

Transforming Child Protection to Wellbeing Graduate Certificate

Royal Roads University World rank #4,041

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

royalroads.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Social Work

Duration: 9 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 7,501 / total

International tuition: CAD 10,547 / total

Program page

Social Services Worker Diploma

Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

nlc.bc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 3,912 / year

International tuition: CAD 13,561 / year

Program page

Human Services Professional Development Advanced Certificate

Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

nlc.bc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Social Work

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 3,912 / year

International tuition: CAD 13,561 / year

Program page

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree (BSW)

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

Merritt, British Columbia, Canada

nvit.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 142 / credit

Program page

Human Services Diploma

Thompson Rivers University World rank #3,064

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

tru.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 216 / credit

Program page

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree (BSW)

Thompson Rivers University World rank #3,064

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

tru.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 1,904 / semester

International tuition: CAD 8,861 / semester

Program page

Social Service Worker Certificate

Thompson Rivers University World rank #3,064

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

tru.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Social Work

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 216 / credit

Program page

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree (BSW)

University of Northern British Columbia World rank #3,451

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

unbc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 6,000 / total

Program page

Pre-Social Work: Associate of Arts Degree

Camosun College

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

camosun.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Associate's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 9,400 / total

International tuition: CAD 35,136 / total

Program page

Social Service Worker Certificate

Coast Mountain College

Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

coastmountaincollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Social Work

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,069 / year

International tuition: CAD 17,186 / year

Program page

Social Service Worker Diploma

Coast Mountain College

Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

coastmountaincollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,256 / year

International tuition: CAD 18,082 / year

Program page

Social Service Worker Certificate

College of New Caledonia

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

cnc.bc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Social Work

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 1,500 / total

Program page

Social Service Worker UT Diploma

College of New Caledonia

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

cnc.bc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 1,500 / total

International tuition: CAD 36,581 / total

Program page

Behaviour Intervention Certificate

Douglas College

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

douglascollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Social Work

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: Online

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,200 / total

Program page

Child and Youth Care: Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)

Douglas College

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

douglascollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 8 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 3,600 / total

Program page

Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis Certificate

Douglas College

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

douglascollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Social Work

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,600 / total

Program page

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree (BSW)

Douglas College

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

douglascollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 3,600 / total

International tuition: CAD 81,888 / total

Program page

Social Service Worker Certificate

Langara College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

langara.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Social Work

Duration: 9 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,000 / total

International tuition: CAD 27,875 / total

Program page

Social Service Worker Diploma

Langara College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

langara.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 7,900 / total

International tuition: CAD 27,875 / total

Program page

Human Service Work Diploma

Okanagan College

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

okanagan.bc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 7,400 / total

Program page

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree (BSW) - UBCV

The University of British Columbia World rank #64

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

ubc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 6,201 / year

International tuition: CAD 51,530 / year

Program page

Child and Youth Care: Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)

University of the Fraser Valley World rank #3,923

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

ufv.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 167 / credit

International tuition: CAD 797 / credit

Program page

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree (BSW)

University of the Fraser Valley World rank #3,923

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

ufv.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 167 / credit

International tuition: CAD 797 / credit

Program page

Social Service Worker Diploma

University of the Fraser Valley World rank #3,923

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

ufv.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 167 / credit

International tuition: CAD 797 / credit

Program page

Explore Programs in Other Countries

🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇷🇺 Russia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Social Work programs in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Canada?

Which fields of study can I browse in Canada?

How much does it cost to study in Canada?

How do I choose the right program?

Transforming Child Protection to Wellbeing Graduate Certificate

Social Services Worker Diploma

Human Services Professional Development Advanced Certificate

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree (BSW)

Human Services Diploma

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree (BSW)

Social Service Worker Certificate

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree (BSW)

Pre-Social Work: Associate of Arts Degree

Social Service Worker Certificate

Social Service Worker Diploma

Social Service Worker Certificate

Social Service Worker UT Diploma

Behaviour Intervention Certificate

Child and Youth Care: Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)

Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis Certificate

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree (BSW)

Social Service Worker Certificate

Social Service Worker Diploma

Human Service Work Diploma

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree (BSW) - UBCV

Child and Youth Care: Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)

Social Work: Bachelor's Degree (BSW)

Social Service Worker Diploma

Explore Programs in Other Countries

Featured Tools

IELTS Score Calculator

TOEFL iBT Calculator

PTE Score Calculator

Duolingo English Test

Latest Articles

Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility: How ASEAN Students Can Join a European Exchange Without a Full Degree

From OPT to H-1B: The Skilled Work Visa Path for ASEAN Graduates in the US

Converting Savings to Meet Anglosphere Student Visa Financial Thresholds: A Guide for ASEAN Families

Creating and Protecting Your FSA ID

LinkedIn and Networking Strategies for ASEAN Graduates Re-Entering the Home Job Market

SAT and ACT Test Day: What to Bring and What to Expect

Pick up where you left off