Social Work (MSW) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Social Work is a leader in the field of social work education through its integration and study of anti-oppression and marginalization. Anti-oppression practices draw on critical analysis of socio-economic inequalities and processes of marginalization to understand how people become users of social services. This approach to practice involves critically interpreting and reflecting on social worker-client relations.

Faculty: Faculty of Community Services | Study mode: full-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include Research for Social Change; Practice Research Seminar; Field Practicum; Social Work Practice with Black Canadians; Indigenous Resurgence in SW. Degree components include: major research paper, practicum/field placement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree* from an institution that meets the guidelines of the International Association of Schools of Social Work Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study Statement of interest Resumé/CV Transcripts Two letters of recommendation English language proficiency requirement *Note: A BSW is required to qualify for the MSW program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall (main intake), with Winter (January start) and Spring (May start) intakes offered by select graduate programmes.

Fall 2027: first consideration date is January 22, 2027 unless otherwise indicated for a programme. Preferred application deadline for international applicants is December 1, 2026 for The Creative School and the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science; the international application closing date is March 12, 2027 unless otherwise indicated. Programmes may close early if applications exceed available seats. The application fee is $110 per programme ($150 for the MBA), non-refundable. Applications are made in two parts: the OUAC online application, then document upload in the TMU applicant portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/

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