Mount Royal University campus

Health Sciences

Bachelor of Social Work at Mount Royal University

Mount Royal University, Canada

Programme overview

Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Social Work empowers you to make a meaningful difference supporting individuals, families and communities through ethical, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice. Dive into social justice, diversity and Indigenous ways of knowing while building hands-on skills in the classroom, simulation labs and supervised field placements. Graduates are eligible to register with the Alberta College of Social Workers and ready to lead change in diverse social settings.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Community and Education  |  Department: Child Studies and Social Work  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Build the knowledge and skills to confidently deliver ethical, inclusive and culturally safe social work services that truly make a difference.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped to make an impact, working alongside individuals, families and communities in a variety of rewarding roles and dynamic settings. Roles include Mental health and addiction social worker, Community development social worker, Case manager with specialized populations, Violence prevention social worker, Child intervention social worker, Child and family advocate, Crisis intervention social worker, Complex case manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - 65%; Social Studies 30-1 or Social Studies 30-2 or Aboriginal Studies 30 - 60%

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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