Bachelor of Social Work – Fort Garry campus at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Help people and communities navigate challenges, access support and improve wellbeing. With a broad foundation in social work theory and practice, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to contribute to meaningful change

Faculty: Faculty of Social Work | Duration: 2+ years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Bachelor of Social Work Program at the Fort Garry Campus offers a three-year, two-year (concentrated) or part-time plan for social work students. Concentrated: 2 years (plus 48 credit hours of qualifying study)

Career pathways

Our graduates work in health care, child and family services, mental health, schools, government, justice, Indigenous organizations and community agencies. Your career paths could include social worker, case manager, community outreach worker, child protection worker, policy analyst and program coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least 30 credit hours of university-level coursework by May 1 including the required courses (1000 level or higher, minimum C in each), an Adjusted GPA of at least 2.5 and no individual grade below C. The Bachelor of Social Work is an advanced entry program, in which you must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of university-level study, including specific required coursework, with a minimum adjusted grade point average of 2.5 before you can be considered for admission.

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 term (classes begin 9 September 2026), Winter term (classes begin 7 January 2027); Direct Entry application deadlines are also published for Summer 2026 and Summer 2027 entry.

Direct Entry deadlines for Fall 2026: Music January 15, 2026; Diploma in Agriculture March 1, 2026 (international) and May 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); University 1 May 1, 2026 (international) and August 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); all other Direct Entry programs March 1, 2026. Early application deadline for Fall 2026 was December 1, 2025.

Direct Entry deadlines for Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science October 1, 2026; University 1 international applicants October 1, 2026; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents December 1, 2026. Summer 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science February 1, 2027; University 1 international February 1, 2027; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents April 1, 2027.

Undergraduate application fee: $100 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees; $130 for international students; non-refundable. Pay online by Visa or MasterCard, or through Convera or PayMyTuition (5 to 10 business days to process). Apply through the UM undergraduate application portal at apply.umanitoba.ca. Deadlines vary by program and both the application and fee must be received by the deadline. A non-refundable $2,000 CAD tuition deposit is required from students needing a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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