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Bachelor of Social Work (Honours Specialization) at Nipissing University

Nipissing University, Canada

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Social Work prepares students for social work practice through field placements with social service agencies and an interdisciplinary curriculum drawing on psychology, sociology and law. The program has been granted initial accreditation by CASWE-ACFTS, and graduates are eligible to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Part-time study is available in the first two years only.

Faculty: School of Social Work  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer (Years 1-2); Fall (Years 3-4)  |  Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Social welfare, social work ethics and professional responsibility, cultural competency, and field placements with community organizations. Students with a prior degree may enter the professional years (Year 3).

Career pathways

Social services and case management, health and mental health settings, community development, government and public services, and non-profit and advocacy organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma including six 4U/4M courses, plus program-specific prerequisites. Direct entry to Year 3 requires a recognized university degree and a minimum 70% in SWLF 1006, SWRK 1007, SWRK 2006 and SWRK 2106.

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,366 a year (2026-2027). Tuition for a full-time Fall/Winter load of 36 credits, Ontario applicants admitted in or after 2023-2024 (2026-2027 fee table). Excludes ancillary fees, student insurance plan, bus pass and UHIP. Listed under the Arts and Science fee table. Source

Undergraduate intakes: Winter (January start), Spring/Summer (May start, domestic only) and Fall (September start, full-time or part-time). International applicants may start in Winter (January) or Fall (September). BCom College Partnership: January and September intakes. BScN RPN Bridging (Blended Learning): January and September intakes.

Most undergraduate programmes, domestic: Winter (January) application deadline November 13, 2026 (documents November 20, 2026); Spring/Summer (May) and Fall full-time (September) application deadline April 1, 2027 (documents April 9, 2027); Fall part-time application deadline August 4, 2027 (documents August 11, 2027).

Most undergraduate programmes, international: Winter (January) application deadline November 13, 2026 (documents November 20, 2026); Fall full-time (September) application deadline April 1, 2027 (documents April 9, 2027).

Bachelor of Education (Consecutive): application deadline November 2, 2026; transcripts November 9, 2026; supplemental documents November 16, 2026. BScN, BScN RPN Bridging (on campus) and Bachelor of Physical Health and Education: equal consideration application deadline February 17, 2027 (documents February 26, 2027). Bachelor of Social Work professional years: application deadline February 1, 2027 (documents February 8, 2027).

BCom College Partnership: Winter intake application deadline November 13, 2026 (documents November 20, 2026); Fall intake application deadline August 4, 2027 (documents August 11, 2027). BScN RPN Bridging (Blended Learning): Winter intake application deadline October 9, 2026 (documents October 16, 2026); Fall intake application deadline March 12, 2027 (documents March 25, 2027).

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