Yukon University offers BA/BS in Social Work, a bachelor's degree in Social Work programme in Whitehorse, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 400 per credit (CAD 152 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Social Work
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 152 / credit
International tuition: CAD 400 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Yukon University's Bachelor of Social Work is a four-year, 120-credit degree based at the Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) campus, with some courses available online or by video and both full-time and part-time study options. The program is built around the social needs, values, and aspirations of Yukon First Nations, combining 60 credits of general university studies with 60 credits of social work coursework covering an introduction to social work, human development, social work practice, and child welfare practice, along with courses specifically addressing cultural competence and communication skills for northern social work. Two practicum placements are built into the program, and a cultural camp supplements classroom learning. The program suits students preparing for social work practice in northern and Indigenous communities, and qualified Indigenous applicants receive priority in admission. Graduates are typically employed by the Yukon government, First Nations governments, and non-governmental social service organizations, working in areas such as family services, justice, child welfare, addictions, health, and community development.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires completion of at least 30 university credit hours with an overall average of 70%, including two English courses at the 100 level or higher with a combined average of 70%, Social Work 200 (3 credits), and 21 further credits of general university studies. There is a single fall intake each year; the application deadline for the current cycle is April 14, 2026. Applicants must submit a complete BSW application package, three letters of reference (family members are not accepted), a current resume showing relevant work or volunteer experience, and a current Vulnerable Sector criminal record check, and must pass an interview with programme faculty and community-based social workers. Half of the available seats are reserved for qualified Indigenous applicants. The page states no separate language-test table; Yukon University's general degree-level standard for international applicants is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 87 (no section below 20), Duolingo 120, or PTE Academic 59.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall
Application Deadline:The Bachelor of Social Work has one intake per year with limited seats; the published deadline is for the fall 2026 term, 14 April 2026, and a fall 2027 date had not been posted as of 14 September 2026. Half the seats are reserved for qualified Indigenous applicants.
