Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Social Work (Thesis) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

10,159 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Social WorkMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

MSW

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) in Social Work (Thesis) offered by the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes collaborative and comprehensive learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature synthesis, teamwork, and the presentation of complex ideas to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

The program may also be taken as the Gender and Women's Studies option is designed for students who have strong research interests and are particularly attracted to feminist theories and research methodologies.

Keywords: advanced clinical practice, counselling, child and family, community-based practice, international development, advocacy, disability, aging, immigrants and refugees.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

MSW

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) in Social Work (Thesis) offered by the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes collaborative and comprehensive learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature synthesis, teamwork, and the presentation of complex ideas to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

The program may also be taken as the Gender and Women's Studies option is designed for students who have strong research interests and are particularly attracted to feminist theories and research methodologies.

Keywords: advanced clinical practice, counselling, child and family, community-based practice, international development, advocacy, disability, aging, immigrants and refugees.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
86+
3.2+
Applicants who have successfully completed a B.S.W., with a minimum high B average (GPA 3.2/4.0), and who have completed university-level coursework in Statistics and in Human Development Across the Lifespan by August 15 for a September start date, are admissible to the Master of Social Work program. Applicants are also expected to have one year of paid or volunteer professional social work experience prior to admission.
Students who have completed the one-year, full-time Qualifying year of study at the School of Social Work are eligible for direct admission to the M.S.W. (Non-Thesis) program provided they have secured a minimum B+ average in Qualifying courses, and have successfully fulfilled all fieldwork requirements.

15 Dec 2025
2 Years
Sep

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
10,159 CAD

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