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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Social Work Advanced (MSWA) (Course-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Social Work Advanced (MSWA) (Course-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $8,076 CAD

  • Application fee

    $169 CAD

  • Duration

    3-5 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    78 out of 100

Options
Capstone Project
Practicum
Thesis

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-December-2023 2023-12-01
Fall-September 01-December-2024 2024-12-01

Overview

Master of Social Work Advanced (MSWA)

The Master of Social Work Advanced (MSWA) program is grounded in the university's commitment to socially-just social work. 

This program is designed to broaden your understanding of the social, cultural, political and practical implications of social work practice.

The program begins with an introduction on-campus and the rest of the program is completed via distance education. You can choose to write a thesis or complete an advanced practicum placement of 450 hours.

Students in this program will:

  • examine the challenges, contributions, constraints and contexts for critical social work practice
  • apply critical social work practice that is rooted in a vision of social justice
  • gain accountable and oppositional education, research, and practice in the advancement of decolonization, Indigenous-focused, anti-racist, feminist and queer (among other) social justice struggles
  • uphold the values of equity, diversity and inclusion in their living, learning and work environments
  • emphasize social justice, Indigenous and anti-oppressive approaches to working with communities, families, and individuals.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$17,702

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,316
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,626
Tuition 1 person $8,076

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Updated CV
  • Statement of intent
  • Experience summary
  • The names and email addresses of two academic/professional references
  • Post-secondary transcripts
  • Language proficiency test scores
  • Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you are unable to provide proof of language proficiency you may still be considered if you meet all other admission requirements. In this case, you’ll complete UVic’s University Admission Preparation (UAP) course. 

Your prospective academic unit must be willing to admit you under this condition. You must complete the UAP with a grade of at least 80%.

UAP is a 12-week program offered in January, April and September. It is also offered in an intensive four-week format every summer.

To study in this program, you must have a minimum of one of the following exam scores:

  • IELTS overall score of 6 or higher with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill area (R/L/S/W)
  • iBT TOEFL score of 79 or higher with no section less than 17 (R/L/S/W)
  • CAEL 60 with no subscore less than 50
  • Passing Grade (80%) for level 570 Academic in the Intensive English (ELPI) Program
  • Passing Grade (80%) for level 570 General in the Intensive English (ELPI) Program, with a passing grade on the UAP writing test

Academic background and requirement

Applicants to this program should hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). Applicants must also have a minimum of 3000 hours of human services experience as of the application deadline.

CountryMinimum levelMinimum grade/score
ChinaBachelor's degree (minimum four years)B; 80%
IranKarshenasi; Licence15/20; 80%; 3.0/4.0
IndiaBachelor's degree (minimum four years); Master's degree1st class; 60%; 7/10

Career opportunities

  • Social Worker (MSW)
  • Public Policy Social Worker
  • Administrative Social Worker
  • Mental Health Therapist
  • Family Counsellor
  • Mental Health Clinician
  • Crisis Worker

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