MSW in Social Work in Canada at UWO Canada

Program Overview for MSW in Social Work in Canada:

The School of Social Work at King’s University College, affiliated with Western University, is pleased to offer two Direct Practice Master of Social Work (MSW) streams on a full-time basis. The Advanced Standing (1-year) and Foundational (2-year) programs are course-based with an advanced practicum.

Course content reflects the need for knowledge and skills in policy, advocacy, and community development to inform the range of tasks that social workers are expected to engage in as part of direct practice.

The practicum placements with experienced social workers in child and family services, health and social service organizations, schools, mental health and justice settings, prepare graduates for advanced success in leadership roles and professional practice in specialized areas of interest with individuals, families, groups and communities.

These are the international student eligibility for the MSW in Social Work in Canada

For 1 year program:

• Completion of an accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree
• Successful completion of a course in Research Methods. There is no specific minimum grade requirement
• A minimum average of 70% in academic courses taken in the last two years of full-time study during the undergraduate degree, or the last 20 half-courses in part-time 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 the human services is preferred and considered an asset to the application assessment

For 2 year program:

• The completion of a 4-year Bachelor Degree
• Successful completion of a course in Research Methods. There is no specific minimum grade requirement
• A minimum average of 70% in academic courses taken in the last two years of full-time study (during undergraduate or graduate degree), or the last 20 half-courses in part-time 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 the human services is preferred and considered an asset to the application assessment

International students and applicants who obtained the Bachelor of Social Work degree from a country other than Canada provide confirmation from the Canadian Association of Social Work that their degree has been assessed as equivalent.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the MSW in Social Work

For 1 year program:

• Completion of an accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree
• Successful completion of a course in Research Methods. There is no specific minimum grade requirement
• A minimum average of 70% in academic courses taken in the last two years of full-time study during the undergraduate degree, or the last 20 half-courses in part-time 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 the human services is preferred and considered an asset to the application assessment

For 2 year program:

• The completion of a 4-year Bachelor Degree
• Successful completion of a course in Research Methods. There is no specific minimum grade requirement
• A minimum average of 70% in academic courses taken in the last two years of full-time study (during undergraduate or graduate degree), or the last 20 half-courses in part-time 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 the human services is preferred and considered an asset to the application assessment

International students and applicants who obtained the Bachelor of Social Work degree from a country other than Canada provide confirmation from the Canadian Association of Social Work that their degree has been assessed as equivalent.

These are the test eligibilities for the MSW in Social Work to qualify.

The scholarships available for the MSW in Social Work are:

Western University Funding

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Country: Canada Level: Graduate & Phd Scholarship for: International and Domestic Students students

Admission Criteria

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We know some students may be facing additional financial challenges, even with the maintenance of our funding guarantee. We are looking at the possibility of some funding relief and are working with our provincial and federal partners to address issues that fall within their purview. Over the coming weeks, we will provide more information to you via and email and on this page as it becomes available regarding available financial supports, including possible government actions in areas such as study/work permits, student loan policies and/or EI eligibility.

In our pursuit of scholarly and research excellence, Western is committed to graduate education. Western places great importance on helping graduate students finance their education, and we will continue to ensure that the university community is fully aware of all the funding opportunities available to help students succeed.

As one of Canada's leading research institutions, Western places great importance on recruiting exceptional graduate students.  The following chart illustrates the average funding Western graduate students receive from all sources.

Degree Type	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
Doctoral	$30,579	$32,065	$32,858	$33,271	$32,299
Master's	$22,696	$23,060	$23,202	$23,154	$23,352

We offer competitive funding support packages to help achieve this goal, allowing graduate students to focus on their research and development.

Western's Doctoral Funding Guarantee

While at Western, you will want to devote your full energy to the successful completion of your studies, so we want to ensure that stable funding is available to you. Western guarantees minimum annual funding for doctoral students, from all sources, of $13,000 plus tuition.

For doctoral students who start in September 2020 (September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021), the Doctoral Funding Guarantee for domestic and international students is $19,360.

In addition to the financial support available from federal and provincial sources and research grant support, Western offers a variety of internal awards that are among the best available to outstanding scholars in Canada. Full-time Western graduate students are eligible for support from the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, provided they meet the appropriate criteria.

The international student tuition fees and costs for MSW in Social Work in Canada.

Western recognizes that students who choose to undertake full-time graduate studies are choosing to delay their entry into the full-time workforce. To help off-set the cost of full-time graduate enrolment, Western provides funding support packages for eligible research-based Master’s and PhD students. Other Financial Assistance:

• Graduate Bursary Assistance
• Work Study Program
• Students with Disabilities
• Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Bursary
• Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Financial Support
• International Student Awards
  1. Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)
  2. Ontario Trillium Scholarships (OTS)
  3. Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships
  4. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships