Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Social Work: McGill/UdeM/UQAM 48 months PHD Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

9,119 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Social WorkMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: McGill/UdeM/UQAM offered by the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes collaborative and rigorous learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in forward-thinking, analysis, and critical thinking to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Keywords: social justice, social policy, counselling, participatory approaches, community based research, intervention research, global issues, health services, social welfare, children and families.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: McGill/UdeM/UQAM offered by the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes collaborative and rigorous learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in forward-thinking, analysis, and critical thinking to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Keywords: social justice, social policy, counselling, participatory approaches, community based research, intervention research, global issues, health services, social welfare, children and families.

Admission Requirements

96+
3+
8+
3.5+

A Master's degree:

  • ​an MSW degree OR a BSW with a master's degree in a related subject or discipline from an accredited program.
  • a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 4-point scale.
  • a university-level statistics and research methodology course taken within the last 5 years.

01 Dec 2025
4 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
9,119 CAD

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