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McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
McGill University
845 Sherbrooke Street West
Montréal, Québec   H3A 2T5
Canada

Social Work (M.S.W.)

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Degree: Master
Field of Study: Social Work;
Description: The MSW program is a second cycle of professional study in which students pursue programs at an advanced level, building upon their first professional degree (BSW) and their subsequent practice experience. There are three options in the MSW Program: The Non-Thesis Option, designed for students who are interested in developing skills in specialized practice and policy analysis; The Thesis Option, designed for students who have strong research interests;
Website: Social Work (M.S.W.) at McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Thesis Based? Yes
Course Based? Yes
Length: 2 Year(s)
Cost per year:
Provincial: $2,422
National: $6,155
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 70 to 74
Prerequisites:

Students who have successfully completed a B.S.W., with a minimum B average (GPA 3.0/4.0), and who have completed coursework in statistics and in research methods at the undergraduate level are admissible to the Master of Social Work program. Normally, applicants will have professional experience in social service work, or related experience, subsequent to obtaining the B.S.W.

Students who have successfully completed all requirements in the first year of the 60-credit (two-year) B.S.W. program in the School of Social Work at McGill University are also eligible to apply to the M.S.W. program. These students must have an overall B average (GPA 3.0/4.0), professional or related experience in social service work prior to entering the two-year B.S.W. program, completed coursework in statistics at the undergraduate or CEGEP level, and completed coursework in research methods at the undergraduate level.
Test Scores:
  • TOEFL (CBT) [min. 233] or TOEFL (iBT) [min. 90] or TOEFL (PBT) [min. 577] or IELTS [min. 6.5]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Work Experience

*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Program Last Updated: Jul 3, 2012