MSW Social Work (Advanced) at University of Victoria

Programme overview

The MSW Advanced program lets BSW holders reflect on practice experience and apply critical analysis to policy, practice and research. It is offered primarily through distance education and begins with a mandatory on-campus institute. Students finish with either a thesis or a practicum and capstone.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies | Department: School of Social Work | Duration: Generally under 3 years full-time; maximum time limit 5 years | Intake: Starts with a mandatory on-campus institute, usually in late August | Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Core courses cover the policy context of practice, contemporary debates and ethical dilemmas, re-theorizing social work, transnational social work, research methodologies and Indigenous resistance, resurgence and revitalization for helpers (1.5 units each), followed by either a 6-unit thesis or an Advanced Practicum (4.5) with an MSW Capstone (1.5).

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Application information

Entry requirements

All candidates for the MSW program must meet all general requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, as well as the specific requirements of the School of Social Work. Entry into the MSW Advanced Program and MSW Indigenous Specialization requires a BSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work and entry into the MSW Foundation program requires an undergraduate degree from a recognized degree-granting institution. All programs require a minimum GPA of 6.0 (B+) or higher. Human service experience is required for all program entries. Detailed application information is available on the School of Social Work website.

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.

Many graduate programs have three entry points: September, January and May; entry points and deadlines are listed on each program overview page.

The application fee is $145.25 if all documents originate within Canada and $187.00 if any originate outside Canada, payable online by credit card.

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

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