Master of Social Work - Advanced (MSW)

at The University of British Columbia

• The first year of study requires the completion of 24 credits of coursework, plus a 6-credit practicum.

• The second year requires completion of 30 credits.

• Students must take the course on social justice (SOWK 550), a minimum of 6 credits in research methods, and a practicum.

• Students must take an integrative seminar course (SOWK 559), and have the option of also writing a thesis - SOWK 549.

• Students elect one of the following fields of practice for the remainder of the credits: children and families, health and social care, or international/social development.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:
 

• Canada or the United States

• International countries other than the United States
   

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
 

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.
 

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:
 

TOEFL: Overall score requirement: 93
 

IELTS:  Overall score requirement: 6.5

The fees for Master of Social Work - Advanced (MSW) may vary from  - $28,125 to $25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

Graduates are most often employed in human service organizations and health care, the public service, and non-governmental organizations both in Canada and internationally. They may work in direct practice, policy analysis and development or community development. Students enter the program with social service experience and as a professional program, the MSW builds on that experience and prepares them for career advancement in their field of practice.