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.

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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.

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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?

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325 programs found

MA/MS in Indigenous Social Work

University of Regina World rank #1,535

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

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

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 1 year

Local tuition: CAD 355 / credit

International tuition: CAD 355 / credit

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MA/MS in Social Work

Dalhousie University World rank #466

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Social Work

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MA/MS in Community Development

Acadia University World rank #3,112

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

www2.acadiau.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 7,655 / year

International tuition: CAD 17,726 / year

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Diploma in Social Work

NorQuest College

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 6 semesters

Local tuition: CAD 15,662 / total

International tuition: CAD 46,523 / total

Program page

Cert in Community Support Worker

NorQuest College

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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

Degree: Certificate

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 7,242 / total

International tuition: CAD 24,334 / total

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Diploma in Social Work

Medicine Hat College

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

mhc.ab.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Local tuition: CAD 6,258 / year

International tuition: CAD 20,026 / year

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Diploma in Social Work

Cégep de Jonquière

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 3 years

International tuition: CAD 7,354 / semester

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Diploma in Social Work Techniques

Cégep de Lévis

Lévis, Quebec, Canada

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

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

International tuition: CAD 7,575 / semester

Program page

Diploma in Social Work Techniques

Cégep de Rimouski

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

cegep-rimouski.qc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 3 years

International tuition: CAD 7,575 / semester

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Rocky Mountain College

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: Online

Local tuition: CAD 395 / credit

International tuition: CAD 395 / credit

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Bachelor of Arts in Human Services

Rocky Mountain College

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: Online

Local tuition: CAD 395 / credit

International tuition: CAD 395 / credit

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Indigenous Bachelor of Social Work

Red Crow Community College

Cardston, Alberta, Canada

redcrowcollege.com University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

Bachelor of Social Work

Northlands College

La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 9,533 / year

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Bachelor of Social Work (Post-Diploma)

Mount Royal University World rank #3,778

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Social Work

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 704 / credit

International tuition: CAD 2,428 / credit

Program page

Social Work - Graduate Certificates

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Social Work

Duration: 8 months

Delivery: Hybrid

Program page

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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?

MA/MS in Indigenous Social Work

MA/MS in Social Work

MA/MS in Community Development

Diploma in Social Work

Cert in Community Support Worker

Diploma in Social Work

Diploma in Social Work

Diploma in Social Work Techniques

Diploma in Social Work Techniques

Diploma in Social Work Techniques

Diploma in Human Sciences - Social Intervention

Diploma in Social Work Techniques

Diploma in Social Service

Diploma in Special Care Counselling

Diploma in Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services

Indigenous Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work (Post-Diploma)

Social Work - Graduate Certificates

MA/MS in Social Work- MSW- Thesis

Early Learning and Child Care Certificate

Wholistic Care for Newcomers to Canada Certificate

Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care

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