University of Waterloo offers MA/MS in Social Work, a master's degree in Social Work programme in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 12 months, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,266 per semester.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Social Work
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: Hybrid
International tuition: CAD 13,266 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master of Social Work (MSW) is a health-focused, online graduate program that prepares Bachelor of Social Work graduates for advanced social work practice and leadership roles in health-related practice areas. The curriculum examines the social and structural determinants of health and builds advanced clinical and leadership skills for social work practice. Students complete a 462-hour practicum that provides hands-on professional experience under supervision, connecting coursework to real-world health and social service settings. Coursework is delivered primarily online, with the first course of the program offered as a mandatory five-day in-person, on-campus intensive session in August. The program can be completed in twelve months of full-time study or twenty-four months on a part-time basis. It is designed for practising social workers seeking to deepen their expertise in health-related practice and advance into senior clinical or leadership roles. Admission is offered for the fall term.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited social work program, with a minimum overall average of 75% in the final two years of study (equivalent to the last 20 half-credit courses), and successful completion of a half-credit course in research methodology. English language proficiency, where required, is TOEFL 4.5 (writing 5, speaking 5) or IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5).
