Master of Social Work at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

UFV's two-year Advanced Master of Social Work (MSW) equips you with the advanced practice knowledge and skills you need to move into a leadership role. The Advanced MSW program involves five-semesters, 30 credits and includes a required 450-hour practicum.

Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 (Fdn.) 2028 (Adv.) | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

The Advanced MSW program is offered every two years in even years. A statistics course (STAT 104 or 106, or PSYC 110) or equivalent must be taken prior to applying to the program.

Career pathways

The British Columbia 2025 Labour Market Outlook identifies social work as a high opportunity occupation with excellent projected employment rate. When registered, social workers who have completed a master's degree find increased opportunities to move into leadership roles in the field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Option 1: Advanced (BSW graduates) Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum GPA of 3.00 calculated on the last 60 credits of the BSW program. A 3-credit course in introductory statistics (STAT 104, STAT 106, PSYC 110, or an equivalent course from another institution) and a 3-credit 300- or 400-level course in research methods, taken either within the BSW degree or through post-degree studies. 3,000 hours of paid employment in social work, social services, or a closely related field. Personal statement (for details, see the Additional documents section at ufv.ca/swhs/how-to-apply ). Three professional references: one academic, one supervisory, and one additional supervisory or academic (see How to apply for the MSW Reference Form). An interview with the MSW committee may be required. Applicants must meet the Degree/diploma level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar. Note: The program is offered every two years.

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.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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