Social Work (PhD)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Social Work (PhD) cost?

  CAD 20,655 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Admission Requirements: Education A Master of Social Work degree from a recognized university, normally with at least an A- average in the master's program. Applicants with other graduate degrees and strong social service experience may be considered and are required to submit an Experience Profile as part of their supplemental documentation • Note: Academic institutions may require a social work degree and PhD for those planning to seek faculty positions in Social Work Experience Three or more years of post-MSW practice experience. Other combinations of practice, education, and lived experience may be considered. We particularly value practice with diverse marginalized communities and populations. Applicants without three years of post-MSW experience are required to submit an Experience Profile as part of their supplemental documentation Readiness Evidence of scholarly ability for clear and creative thinking and the ability to pursue independent study. Please note: Prospective students do not pre-arrange advisors in the Faculty of Social Work. We believe this process best occurs once a student is part of the program. This provides our students with time and opportunity to meet and engage with our faculty members as part of the process of establishing an advisor and committee. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 83; PTE Academic 59 · English test waiver: Exemption from English-language testing: no test is required if your previous degree was taught in English - provide an official letter from the prior institution stating the degree was completed in English, uploaded with your supplemental documents. Laurier also accepts the English for Academic Success (EFAS) program, Level 400 with a minimum final score of 75%, in place of a test. Individual programs may set additional language requirements. Source: https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/graduate-and-postdoctoral-studies/admissions/assets/resources/english-proficiency.html · Deposit: CAD 4000.00 - international graduate tuition deposit, payable within two weeks of accepting the offer and applied to the first-term tuition balance. Source: https://www.wlu.ca/future-students/undergraduate/applicants/international/assets/resources/international-student-tuition-deposits.html

• Is there a scholarship?

  Research-intensive master's programs: most provide full-time DOMESTIC students an average of CAD 16,500 for one or two years, made up of teaching assistantships and internal and/or external scholarships. Doctoral programs that offer funded doctoral positions guarantee eligible full-time students a minimum of CAD 24,000 per year for up to four years. Laurier states that funding models and international funding eligibility vary by doctoral program, and that international applicants should check the programme's funding information or contact the programme to establish whether Laurier funding is available or third-party funding is required for admission. Winners of major external awards may be eligible for top-up funding including the Dean's Graduate Scholarship (total value over CAD 10,000). Source View scholarship page