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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Social Work Indigenous Specialization (MSWIS) (Course-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Social Work Indigenous Specialization (MSWIS) (Course-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $8,076 CAD

  • Application fee

    $169 CAD

  • Duration

    2-5 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    80 out of 100

Options
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 Indigenous Specialization (MSWIS)

The Master of Social Work Indigenous Specialization (MSWI) is designed for practitioners working for and with Indigenous organizations.

We recognize that these practitioners work in an environment that has fundamental historical, cultural and administrative differences from those working in non-Indigenous settings. 

In the MSWI program, we will prompt you to develop your knowledge and skills within this context.

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.

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

-
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

Applicants to this program should hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW).

By the application deadline, non-Indigenous applicants must have a minimum of 6000 hours of human services experience in an Indigenous social service setting or a closely related field. 

Indigenous applicants must have a minimum of 3000 hours of human services experience in an Indigenous social service setting or a closely related field.

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

  • Counsellor
  • Case Manager
  • Community Coordinator
  • Family Therapist
  • Human Service Worker
  • Life Skills Counselor
  • Outpatient Health Specialist
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Social Worker
  • Public Health Manager

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