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BSW Bachelor of Social Work at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Post-degree Bachelor of Social Work for applicants who already hold an undergraduate degree. Enrolment is limited.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Work  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Includes the SOCWORK 3DD6 placement; one of INDIGST 1A03 or 1AA3 is required for completion.

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Entry requirements

Enrolment is limited. Minimum: an undergraduate degree from a recognized university and a normal minimum average of 6.0 on the most recent 30 units (five full credits) of university courses. Admission requires evidence of personal suitability (written statements, tests or interviews) and documented volunteer, placement or work experience in social or human services: 100 hours in total, of which 50 hours must be completed by April of the application year, with two references (mandatory, not scored). Introductory coursework: 6 units of introductory Social Work or Sociology plus 6 further introductory units from the published course list.

Undergraduate applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Apply through the official page: https://future.mcmaster.ca/apply/

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