London,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work (Foundational) in London Canada | Western University
Western University
|
London Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
40,898
(c. USD29,354.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
King's University College's School of Social Work, which is part of Western University, proudly provides two full-time Master of Social Work (MSW) Direct Practice options. Students can choose between the intensive 1-year Advanced Standing track or the comprehensive 2-year Foundational program, both featuring coursework and an extensive 450-hour practicum each year. Through partnerships with child welfare agencies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and legal/mental health organizations, our program connects students with seasoned supervisors, equipping graduates for leadership positions and specialized practice with diverse populations across various community settings.
Social work combines academic study with professional application, focusing on improving personal, family, and societal welfare while championing fairness and equitable treatment. Practitioners deliver hands-on services—from therapeutic support to resource coordination—in environments ranging from intimate counseling centers to large hospitals and emergency shelters. This training emphasizes understanding how systemic challenges like discrimination, exclusion, and inequality affect those seeking assistance. The curriculum develops competencies in analytical thinking, assessment, social activism, and grassroots initiatives to prepare students for the multifaceted responsibilities of direct service roles.
Program Duration
3 Terms (Advanced Standing full-time)
6 Terms (Foundational full-time)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The completion of a 4year Bachelor Degree Successful completion of a course in Research Methods including instruction in both qualitative and quantitative methods There is no specific minimum grade requirement A minimum average of 70 percent in academic courses taken in the last two years of fulltime study during undergraduate or graduate degree or the last 20 half courses in parttime study Verification of completion of academic requirements must be available by August 31 A minimum of 1000 hours of relevant experience paid or unpaid in human or social services International students and applicants who obtained the Bachelor of Social Work degree from a country other than Canada must provide confirmation from the Canadian Association of Social Work that their degree has been assessed as equivalent 
Tuition
CAD
40,898