Social Work (PhD) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Society needs researchers who have a deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and who are prepared to address inequality and promote social justice. Supported by world-class faculty, students undertake ground-breaking r esearch that fosters social justice and promotes new understandings of social issues

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education A Master of Social Work degree from a recognized university, normally with at least an A- average in the master's program. Applicants with other graduate degrees and strong social service experience may be considered and are required to submit an Experience Profile as part of their supplemental documentation Note: Academic institutions may require a social work degree and PhD for those planning to seek faculty positions in Social Work Experience Three or more years of post-MSW practice

International applicants: CAD 20,655 a year (2026). 2026/27 international graduate tuition per year (3 terms), full-time, for the fee group the source lists this programme under; excludes incidental and other fees. Source group: PhD. International PhD students receive a tuition waiver reducing tuition to t Source

Application fee is $130 for most PhD programmes, $135 for Management (PhD), and $155 for Social Work (PhD), non-refundable. Most programmes consider applications until full; deadlines are on each programme page.

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