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Social Work: Master's Degree (MSW) - UBCV

The University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaWorld Rank #64

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At The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, Social Work: Master's Degree (MSW) - UBCV is offered as a master's degree in Social Work programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 33,861 per year (CAD 5,739 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Social Work
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,739 / year
International tuition: CAD 33,861 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

UBC Vancouver's Master of Social Work lets students concentrate in one of three fields of practice: social and international development, health and social care, or family and children's services. Everyone completes a shared set of core courses, then adds electives tied to their chosen field and a practicum arranged by the School's Field Education Coordinators around individual learning goals; a thesis is available as an option rather than a requirement. Admission is built on a completed Bachelor of Social Work. The School of Social Work, established in 1928 and the oldest social work school in British Columbia, is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education and delivers the program in person on the Vancouver campus.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 76.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Master's Degree in Social Work requires applicants to have completed a Bachelor of Social Work degree, together with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' general minimum academic average, the B+ range (76% at UBC). The GRE is not required. Applicants from outside Canada whose prior instruction was not in English must meet UBC's English Language Admission Standard, tested within the last 24 months: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL 4.5 overall with no section below 4.0, or Duolingo English Test 125 overall with no section below 115. The application also requires two references, transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended, and a statement of interest.

Application Details

Application Deadline: The MSW application portal for September 2027 entry opens 15 August 2026 and closes 1 December 2026, with admission decisions finalized by April 2027.

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Founded: 1908
Students: 72,100
World rank: #64
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Social Work: Master's Degree (MSW) - UBCV award?

The University of British Columbia awards a Master's Degree in the field of Social Work on completion of this programme.

How much does Social Work: Master's Degree (MSW) - UBCV cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 33,861 per year (CAD 5,739 per year for local students).

Can Social Work: Master's Degree (MSW) - UBCV be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at The University of British Columbia.

What language is Social Work: Master's Degree (MSW) - UBCV taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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