ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Social Welfare and Social Development (Major) in North Bay Canada | Nipissing University
Nipissing University
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North Bay Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,000
(c. USD16,496.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Canada's only program of its kind, our interdisciplinary curriculum examines inequality and marginalized groups who face disparities in access to resources, opportunities, and influence. Graduates gain comprehensive knowledge about inequality's roots and impacts across global, national, and community levels, along with skills to develop solutions for enhancing societal welfare.
Potential career paths span various sectors including education, healthcare, urban development, migration services, global aid, workforce programs, social support systems, and veteran services. Roles may include benefits assessor, career development specialist, residential services manager, border services agent, communications specialist, or policy advisor.
Employment opportunities also exist within publicly funded facilities like medical centers, social service agencies, correctional institutions, and academic settings. Alternative career options involve working with philanthropic organizations, activist networks, professional associations, nonprofit entities, labor organizations, faith-based groups, Indigenous communities, political organizations, or international NGOs.
These possibilities illustrate the diverse array of organizations where you could launch your professional journey as an analyst, communications specialist, parliamentary aide, development officer, client services representative, funding administrator, or volunteer manager – representing just a sample of potential career trajectories.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The following qualifications are the minimum required for admission consideration to Nipissing University. Applicants are required to achieve a high overall standing in their studies and must include the appropriate program specific prerequisites depending on the degree program to which they have applied. Please note that possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to an applicant's program of interest and/or Nipissing University.
International applicants are not eligible for consideration under Nipissing University’s Mature Student Admission Policy.
Common Credentials: British Patterned Education; CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations); French Patterned Education; International Baccalaureate (IB).
Achieve the required proficiency level on one of the following tests of English language proficiency:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 83 (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 in reading, listening and writing, and a minimum score of 22 in speaking.
International English Language Test Service (IELTS): minimum overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum 6.5 in reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: minimum overall score of 58 with a minimum score of 56 in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Tuition
CAD
23,000