* Ancillary fees, Extended Health and Dental Coverage, Medical Premiums, Books & Supplies, International Administration Fee
Bachelor of Social Work with a B (75-79%) or higher average;
Two years (3,600 hours) employment in closely related field;
Interview; letter of intent/interest; three letters of reference.
TOEFL - score of 88 or higher (iBT) with no section below 20
IELTS - score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum band score of 6.0
CAEL - score of 70
PTE - score of 61 with 60 in writting
Cambridge - Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) min C
Cambridge - Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - A
EIKEN - Grade 1
CanTEST - score of 4.5 with a minimum writing score of 4.0
MELAB - score of 85
LPI - score of 30 (Level 5)
English 12 C+ (or recognized Canadian equivalent) - Some programs require a higher English grade
UFV's two-year Advanced Master of Social Work (MSW) equips you with the advanced practice knowledge and skills you need to move into a leadership role. The Advanced MSW program involves five-semesters, 30 credits and includes a required 450-hour practicum. The Advanced MSW program is offered every two years in even years.
Graduates who do not have a Bachelor of Social Work can apply to our Foundational Master of Social Work program.
UFV's three-year Foundational Master of Social Work (MSW) involves one-year of undergraduate social work courses, which involves three-semesters, 33 credits and a required 450-hour practicum. Students will then ladder into the MSW program, which provides an advanced practice knowledge and the skills you need to move into a leadership role. The MSW component of the program involves five-semesters, 30 credits and includes a required 450-hour practicum. The Foundational program is also offered every two years in odd years.
Please note: the practicums in these programs (Foundational and Advanced) are not open to PLAR or challenge.
UFV's Master of Social Work program builds on the success of UFV's Bachelor of Social Work program, and draws on the expertise of the School’s experienced and diverse faculty members. Strong relationships and consultation with community agencies in the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland enhance the delivery of the MSW, particularly in terms of practicum placements and supervision.
The program is CASWE–ACFTS nationally accredited.
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The British Columbia 2025 Labour Market Outlook identifies social work as a high opportunity occupation with excellent projected employment rate.
When registered, social workers who have completed a master's degree find increased opportunities to move into leadership roles in the field. They may work as administrators, teachers, case managers, or program developers in human services. They may also conduct research or work in the area of policy development for social or government agencies.
In fact, many graduates of the Master of Social Work program have done exactly that, and now work in leadership positions, private practice, or teaching positions in the local and surrounding communities.
540 CAD/year
