Course at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- Keele Campus, CanadaLocation
- Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional StudiesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Keele CampusCampus
- PhDAwards
- $18,000Fees
- Ask our teamScholarship
About this programme
Social Work Our two master's level programs combine coursework, practicum and a practice-based research paper. You will graduate from one of our programs with the thorough foundation needed to work successfully with diverse populations in a wide variety of social service settings.
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Our PhD program provides students with advanced scholarship related to the development and practice of critical knowledge, theory, skills and approaches to social work. The program assumes that students have prior and extensive knowledge of the field of social work. It will be open to qualified students wishing to pursue advanced scholarly study in the field of social work. Advanced Standing MSW in Social Work The MSW program focuses on consideration of complexity in practice in order to enable students to engage in practice from a critical perspective. The full-time or part-time MSW program is open to graduates of recognized universities, with a BSW or an equivalent honours undergraduate social work degree accredited by a recognized social work education body equivalent to the Canadian Association of Social Work Education, with at least a B+ average in the last two years of study, and related social work experience. Two-year MSW in Social Work The first year of the program is a foundation year, designed to introduce students to advanced social work education at the graduate level. The second year of the program is integrated into the existing one-year, full-time MSW program. The two-year full-time MSW program is designed for students who do not have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), but who hold an honours undergraduate degree in a related subject and who have relevant professional, personal and volunteer experience in the field. PhD in Social Work Rich in theory, our PhD program challenges st
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University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.5
- Study modeFull-time, Part-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Minimum required GPA: B+ (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Comprehensive examination(s) AND Dissertation. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Required Forms MSW Admission – Social Work Experience Form (to be completed, saved as pdf and uploaded via MyFile) PhD Admission - Supplementary Information Form (to be completed and uploaded via MyFile) Number of Recommendation(s) 3 recommendation(s) Other Requirements Please see How to Apply - Graduate Program in Social Work for more details. MSW in Social Work BSW degree with a "B+" average in the last two years of study or equivalent honours undergraduate Social Work degree Three letters of recommendation (one of which is academic, one professional and third can be either - academic is preferred) Resumé or CV Statement of interest Please double space and type your response to the following (total maximum of 500 words): Write a statement about a contemporary social justice issue that interests you. Your statement should include the following components: Describe the social issue. Explain why this is a social issue and the factors that contribute to it. Discuss the impacts it has on individuals, families, communities, and/or society. Discuss what can be done to promote social change and reduce suffering with respect to the social issue (e.g., wha · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$18,000 CAD / year≈ $13,235 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Deadline - Fall (All Applicants): 2026-11-15
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Social Work - PhD cost?
CAD 18,000 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum required GPA: B+ (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Comprehensive examination(s) AND Dissertation. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Required Forms MSW Admission – Social Work Experience Form (to be completed, saved as pdf and uploaded via MyFile) PhD Admission - Supplementary Information Form (to be completed and uploaded via MyFile) Number of Recommendation(s) 3 recommendation(s) Other Requirements Please see How to Apply - Graduate Program in Social Work for more details. MSW in Social Work BSW degree with a "B+" average in the last two years of study or equivalent honours undergraduate Social Work degree Three letters of recommendation (one of which is academic, one professional and third can be either - academic is preferred) Resumé or CV Statement of interest Please double space and type your response to the following (total maximum of 500 words): Write a statement about a contemporary social justice issue that interests you. Your statement should include the following components: Describe the social issue. Explain why this is a social issue and the factors that contribute to it. Discuss the impacts it has on individuals, families, communities, and/or society. Discuss what can be done to promote social change and reduce suffering with respect to the social issue (e.g., wha · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 76; Duolingo English Test 140 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
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