St. John's,
NL,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Social Work (First Degree) in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
|
St. Johns Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,630
(c. USD15,524.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The School of Social Work provides two distinct undergraduate social work options:
bachelor of social work (as a primary degree)
bachelor of social work (as an additional degree)
The primary degree takes four years of full-time study, while the additional degree spans four semesters. Classes take place at the St. John's campus, with practical training occurring at two internship locations across the province.
Blending academic coursework with two field placements, the bachelor of social work (BSW) programs focus on social justice through experiential education. Students develop skills in assessment, interviewing, counseling, advocacy, and community development.
Duration:
primary degree: 4 years (1 year of preparatory study + 3 years in the program)
additional degree: 2 years
Fieldwork: Two 350-hour practicum placements
Location: St. John's campus
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To apply to the BSW as a first degree program you must complete the following prerequisite courses 30 credit hours
Social Work 1710
18 credit hours from complementary studies including six credit hours from learning objective one and three credit hours in each of the following learning objectives two four five and six
additional nine credit hours from learning objectives two to six
You must complete the 10 prerequisite courses with a minimum of 65 PERCENT in each course and achieve an average of at least 65 PERCENT in your last 30 credit hours of undergraduate study
If you are currently in high school -
- When you apply early acceptance.
- Interim High School transcript or predicted IB grades Documents can be official or unofficial.
- Official English proficiency test result if required See general admission criteria section above.
- Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.
If you have completed high school and not attended a postsecondary institution
- Final high school transcript sent by post or courier directly from the school to the Office of the Registrar or final IB results sent electronically directly from the IB Organization.
- Official English proficiency test result if required See general admission criteria section above.
Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application
- If you have attended a postsecondary institution.
- You are required to apply as a transfer student In addition to the information provided above please refer to our university or college transfer applicant requirements.
Minimum score of 24 on the IB Diploma with completion of the required subject areas or completion of another recognized High School diploma program.
The IB certificate and career programs are not acceptable for admission unless another recognized High School diploma or certificate has been awarded.
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS Academic with at least a band 6 in reading and writing General training results are not acceptable.
For admission to winter Jan 2025 and later A minimum score of 83 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing
For admission to fall Sept 2024 and earlier A minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing and not less than 17 in listening and speaking.
Duolingo English Test DET until spring 2025 only - Requirement A minimum overall score of 115.
Pearson Test of Academic English PTE ACADEMIC - Requirement - For admission to winter Jan 2025 and later A minimum overall score of 60.
For admission to fall Sept 2024 and earlier A minimum score of 58 in each of the reading writing listening and speaking components of the PTE is required.
Social Work 1710
18 credit hours from complementary studies including six credit hours from learning objective one and three credit hours in each of the following learning objectives two four five and six
additional nine credit hours from learning objectives two to six
You must complete the 10 prerequisite courses with a minimum of 65 PERCENT in each course and achieve an average of at least 65 PERCENT in your last 30 credit hours of undergraduate study
If you are currently in high school -
- When you apply early acceptance.
- Interim High School transcript or predicted IB grades Documents can be official or unofficial.
- Official English proficiency test result if required See general admission criteria section above.
- Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.
If you have completed high school and not attended a postsecondary institution
- Final high school transcript sent by post or courier directly from the school to the Office of the Registrar or final IB results sent electronically directly from the IB Organization.
- Official English proficiency test result if required See general admission criteria section above.
Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application
- If you have attended a postsecondary institution.
- You are required to apply as a transfer student In addition to the information provided above please refer to our university or college transfer applicant requirements.
Minimum score of 24 on the IB Diploma with completion of the required subject areas or completion of another recognized High School diploma program.
The IB certificate and career programs are not acceptable for admission unless another recognized High School diploma or certificate has been awarded.
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS Academic with at least a band 6 in reading and writing General training results are not acceptable.
For admission to winter Jan 2025 and later A minimum score of 83 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing
For admission to fall Sept 2024 and earlier A minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing and not less than 17 in listening and speaking.
Duolingo English Test DET until spring 2025 only - Requirement A minimum overall score of 115.
Pearson Test of Academic English PTE ACADEMIC - Requirement - For admission to winter Jan 2025 and later A minimum overall score of 60.
For admission to fall Sept 2024 and earlier A minimum score of 58 in each of the reading writing listening and speaking components of the PTE is required.
Tuition
CAD
21,630