Social Work Diploma at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Get the skills you need to start your career in social work. Mount Royal University’s two-year Social Work Diploma in Calgary combines classroom learning with over 700 hours of hands-on practicum in community and mental health services. You’ll develop foundational knowledge in counselling, social justice and systems navigation, with a focus on inclusive, interprofessional practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Community and Education | Department: Child Studies and Social Work | Duration: 2 years | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Build skills rooted in ethical, hands-on and culturally responsive care.

Career pathways

As a graduate, you’ll be eligible to register as a Social Work Diploma Practitioner with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). Roles include Family and youth support worker, Community outreach worker, Community social worker, Housing support worker, Transition Support Worker, Diversity and Inclusion facilitator, System navigator, Peer advocate.

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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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