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MSW Social Work (Two-Year) at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

A two-year full-time MSW for students without a BSW. The first year is a foundation year introducing graduate social work education; the second year is integrated into the one-year full-time MSW. It combines coursework, practicum and a practice-based research paper.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Department: School of Social Work  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Foundation year followed by the one-year MSW with coursework, practicum and a research paper.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Additional requirements: Please see How to Apply - Graduate Program in Social Work for more details. MSW in Social Work.

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.

Graduate students register in Fall, Winter and Summer terms; applications for Fall entry open September 30, 2026.

Applications for Fall 2027 graduate admission open September 30, 2026; programme-specific deadlines are published by each graduate programme. The graduate application fee is $140 CAD, non-refundable, payable by Visa or MasterCard.

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