Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
Program information
| Department/School | School of Social Work - MSW |
|---|---|
| Waterloo-affiliated university college | Renison University College |
| Admit term(s) | Fall (September - December) |
| Application and document submission deadline(s) |
November 15 (for admission in September of the following year)* *NOTE: all relevant documents pertaining to your application must be uploaded by December 1 |
| Delivery mode |
Online Please note the first course of the program is offered as a week-long, intensive, on-campus course in August. The remaining courses (beginning in September) will be offered online. |
| Program type | Master's, Professional |
| Length of program |
12 months (full-time); 24 months (part-time) |
| Registration option(s) | Full-time, Part-time |
| Study option(s) | Coursework |
Watch the How to apply to Waterloo graduate studies video
What does it take to get in?
Minimum admission requirements
- Minimum 75% average in the final two years of study (equivalent to last 20 half-credit courses).
- Completion of a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited Social Work program. If an applicant's BSW degree is from a country other than Canada, the applicant is required to show proof that their degree is recognized as being equivalent to a Canadian Bachelor of Social Work Degree.
- Successful completion of a half course in Research Methodology. There is no specific minimum mark requirement.
Application material
- Resume
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
- Transcript(s)
- References
- Three references, two must be professional and the third may be academic or professional
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
How much will it cost?
- Use the student budget calculator to estimate your cost and resources
- Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program
- Review the study and living costs
- Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students
What can you expect at Waterloo?
- Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
- Check out profiles of current graduate students to learn about their experience at Waterloo
- Check out the Waterloo campus and city tours
- Review the School of Social Work - MSW website to see information specific to your program of interest
This program page is effective September 2023; it will be updated annually. Any changes to the program page following this date will be indicated with a notation.
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