Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Northern British Columbia

Programme overview

The MSW builds on the BSW with an integrated research, policy and practice concentration in northern and remote social work, Indigenous peoples, women and human services, and community practice and research. It is completed by thesis or practicum.

Department: School of Social Work | Duration: 33 credit hours (advanced year, with CASWE-accredited BSW) or 66 credit hours over 24 months (foundation year plus advanced year) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Entry with a CASWE-accredited BSW: 33 credit hours including thesis or practicum report. Entry from a related bachelor's degree: foundation year plus advanced year, 66 credit hours.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for management, policy, program consultation, planning, advanced and clinical social work practice and research in human services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Human service experience; GPA of at least 3.00 (B) in the last 60 credit hours of the baccalaureate; letters of reference (two academic, one professional); statement of research and practice interests; MSW Supplementary Application; criminal record check; interview possible.

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.

Most graduate programs admit for Fall (September). Some programs (for example Gender Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, MASc) also have Winter (January) intakes and Interdisciplinary Studies and MASc have Spring (May) intakes. Some programs no longer offer Winter or Spring intakes.

For Fall (September) entry, applications open 1 October; the first deadline is 15 January for most programs (for example MA in Applied Economics, English, History, Gender Studies, MASc, MEng), with a second domestic deadline of 1 July where offered. Winter (January) entry, where offered, opens 15 January with a first deadline of 1 June and a second domestic deadline of 1 November. Spring (May) entry, where offered, has a first deadline of 1 December and a second domestic deadline of 1 March. MA in Disability Management closes 1 July with no extension.

Graduate application fee: CAD 76.50 for domestic applicants and CAD 153.00 for international applicants, non-refundable and paid at submission online or through the Cashier's Office.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unbc.ca/admissions/graduate

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