MSW Social Work (Foundation) at University of Victoria

Programme overview

MSW Social Work (Foundation) offered by the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. General information MSW Foundation Qualified non-BSW degree holders undertake foundational coursework that prepares them to move into in the MSW Advanced program or the MSW Indigenous Specialization. The MSW Foundation program is a full time on campus program in the first year of study. Entry to the program is every other year.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies | Department: School of Social Work | Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

The MSW Foundation program is a full time on campus program in the first year of study. MSW Foundation students must take 16.5 units to complete the Foundation Program followed by 15 units in the MSW Advanced Program to complete their MSW degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions 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.

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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