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MA/MS in Maîtrise en service social

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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MA/MS in Maîtrise en service social is a master's degree in Social Work programme taught at Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Social Work
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,370 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This second-cycle master's programme in social work emphasizes the development of critical reflection on the theoretical and philosophical foundations of social-work practice, alongside its guiding principles and the institutional conditions of the profession. The 45-credit programme is offered full-time on the Montreal campus and includes two pathways: a thesis option, with 27 credits devoted to research and writing, and a practicum option, including a 9-credit supervised field placement. Admission requires a bachelor's degree, with programmes such as criminology, psychology, and psychoeducation among those recognized; admitted students must complete mandatory background checks and required vaccinations before placement in healthcare or social-service intervention settings. Admission under this programme code is currently suspended; the university has introduced a successor Master's in Social Work programme, code 2-250-1-5, in its place.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A bachelor's degree is required; recognized undergraduate programmes include criminology, psychology, and psychoeducation. Admitted students must complete mandatory background checks and required vaccinations before placement in healthcare or social-service settings. Admission under this programme code is currently suspended in favour of a successor Master's in Social Work (2-250-1-5).

About Université de Montréal

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Maîtrise en service social award?

Université de Montréal awards a Master's Degree in the field of Social Work on completion of this programme.

How much does MA/MS in Maîtrise en service social cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).

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