Bachelor of Social Work [B.S.W]

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 4 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Undergraduate
  • Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 70

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 125 CAD 19,496

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2022-12-20
2023-07-26

Program Description

  • The Algoma University offers a Bachelor of Social Work with a duration of 4 years.
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is provided on-campus.
  • This is an honors program.
  • Graduates will understand crisis intervention, and how to deal with victims of abuse, including those who were affected by the residential school system in Canada.
  • This provides the students with a unique learning experience and the opportunity for students to better understand oppression, colonization, and self-determination.
  • Some of the courses in this program are:
    • Introduction to Social Welfare in the North
    • Introduction to Social Work: Anishinaabe, Structural and Feminist Perspectives
    • Political Economy of Social Welfare
    • Human Services Organizations
    • Introduction to Social Work Research
    • Basic Helping Skills in Social Work Practice: A Northern Perspective
  • A degree in social work is highly sought after in the work world.
  • At Algoma University, the student-faculty ratio is 14:1.
  • In this university, faculty members are well-experienced and provide students with ample knowledge.
  • Students get opportunities for industrial visits and work as interns under professionals.
  • Algoma University is in 74th position by UniRank out of selected 99 universities in Canada.
  • The average annual salary of University graduates is 61,230 USD.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • High School degree with a minimum of 70% or (B) overall average.
  • Students must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • A minimum grade of 60% is required introductory courses and a 60% overall average in all courses required for the certificate.
  • Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (CBSE/ISC/State Board)
  • The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college).
  • Students completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.00 or 60% in the final years of the program.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Required Documents are:
  • Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
  • Certificates: Certificates like High School or University/College Certificates are to be submitted of education qualification.
  • Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and volunteer experience.
  • Test Results: Provide proof of English proficiency, if English is not the first language in student country, as proof of IELTS/TOEFL result scores is to be submitted.