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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Social Work Foundation (MSWF) (Course-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Social Work Foundation (MSWF) (Course-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $8,076 CAD

  • Application fee

    $169 CAD

  • Duration

    3-5 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    74 out of 100

Options
Practicum

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 Foundation (MSWF)

The Master of Social Work foundation program is intended for students without a BSW degree. You must have a 4-year undergraduate degree and at least 2 years of full-time human services experience.

The University accepts students every other September in odd-numbered years. The foundation core courses are delivered on campus in a full-time cohort model.

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

  • Statement of intent
  • Experience summary
  • Updated CV
  • Names and email addresses of two 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

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
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

The MSW Foundation program requires an undergraduate degree from a recognized degree-granting institution.

Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent (approximately 3000 hours), paid or volunteer human services experience. 

This can include work in areas such as health, education, housing, income security, economic development, social justice, justice and public safety, community development and/or policy/advocacy work. 

Practicums, internships and co-ops are not eligible.

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

  • Therapist or counselor
  • Medical social worker
  • School social worker
  • Hospice social worker
  • Community outreach worker
  • Human services specialist
  • Behavioural management aide
  • Substance abuse counsellor
  • Foster care social worker

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