Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Social Work in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
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Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,478
(c. USD12,544.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The School of Social Work provides both master's and doctoral (PhD) degree programs in social work, with the PhD available in French and English. As an accredited member of the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE), the School's MSS program meets the standards set by the association's Program Accreditation Bureau.
The PhD program aims to develop exceptional researchers and professionals, equipping them with analytical skills to examine micro- and macro-level social work practices while driving innovation in the field. Doctoral candidates will gain comprehensive, critical understanding of social work across various contexts through rigorous scientific research culminating in their thesis. A research-intervention practicum option is also offered.
Two specialized research areas are available in the doctoral program: Health and Family-Childhood studies.
Core courses are delivered in both French and English, with students expected to complete most coursework in their program's primary language. Following University of Ottawa policies, candidates may submit assignments, write their thesis, and answer exam questions in either official language. When the thesis is written in English, a French abstract is required, and vice versa.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must:
hold a master's degree or its equivalent in social work or in a related discipline,
have a minimum average of 75% (B+) calculated in accordance with the University's guidelines.
According to the language of the program they registered in, proficiency in French or in English must be sufficient for taking courses and seminars, and for reading relevant scholarly literature. Moreover, given that the School of Social Work communicates with its students in French, students registered in the English program must be able to read and understand the content of such communications. Language tests may be required with the cost to be covered by the applicants.
The list above specifies the minimum admission requirements. The School of Social Work reserves the right to require additional courses if necessary, depending on the candidate's background preparation. For instance, in cases where the master's degree was obtained in another discipline or outside of Canada, master's-level social work courses may be added to the regular program with a requirement that they be completed during the first two sessions. The specific courses will depend on the student's academic background and the maximum number will not normally exceed two. In all cases, admission to the doctoral program is conditional on finding a professor willing to supervise the thesis in the proposed research area.
TOEFL 580 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 6.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 92-93/IELTS 6.5 overall Individual 6.0 (Internet-based)
hold a master's degree or its equivalent in social work or in a related discipline,
have a minimum average of 75% (B+) calculated in accordance with the University's guidelines.
According to the language of the program they registered in, proficiency in French or in English must be sufficient for taking courses and seminars, and for reading relevant scholarly literature. Moreover, given that the School of Social Work communicates with its students in French, students registered in the English program must be able to read and understand the content of such communications. Language tests may be required with the cost to be covered by the applicants.
The list above specifies the minimum admission requirements. The School of Social Work reserves the right to require additional courses if necessary, depending on the candidate's background preparation. For instance, in cases where the master's degree was obtained in another discipline or outside of Canada, master's-level social work courses may be added to the regular program with a requirement that they be completed during the first two sessions. The specific courses will depend on the student's academic background and the maximum number will not normally exceed two. In all cases, admission to the doctoral program is conditional on finding a professor willing to supervise the thesis in the proposed research area.
TOEFL 580 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 6.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 92-93/IELTS 6.5 overall Individual 6.0 (Internet-based)
Tuition
CAD
17,478