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PhD in Travail social

Université du Québec à Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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PhD in Travail social at Université du Québec à Montréal in Montréal, Canada is a doctorate in Social Work programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Social Work
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 639 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqam.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Doctorate in Social Work (Doctorat en travail social) at Université du Québec à Montréal trains high-level specialists able to examine the theoretical and practical foundations of social work, preparing graduates for university teaching, research, social policy development, practice evaluation, and social service management. The programme is offered jointly by Université du Québec à Montréal, Université de Montréal, and McGill University. It comprises 90 credits, including 15 credits of coursework and 75 credits devoted to the comprehensive examination and thesis, and is designed to be completed in four years of full-time study, or six years part-time. Admission is offered in the fall term only. Applicants must hold a master's degree (or the equivalent) in social work, completed with a cumulative average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.3 scale; files between 2.8 and 3.2 may be considered exceptionally. Applicants must have secured a thesis supervisor's agreement before applying, and must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of English to understand scientific texts. Selection also weighs academic excellence, intervention experience, the study project, and reference letters.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree (or the equivalent) in social work, completed with a cumulative average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.3 scale; files between 2.8 and 3.2 may be considered exceptionally. A thesis supervisor must have agreed to supervise the applicant before the application is submitted. Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of English to understand scientific texts. Selection is based on academic excellence (30%), intervention experience (20%), quality of the study project (40%), and reference letters (10%).

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Université du Québec à Montréal

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 34,845
Programs: 245
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in Travail social award?

Université du Québec à Montréal awards a Doctorate in the field of Social Work on completion of this programme.

How long does PhD in Travail social take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does PhD in Travail social cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 639 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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