Overview

The Social Work program from University of British Columbia assists you in acquiring competencies in social service delivery in the context of decolonization and social justice. This includes pedagogical and practice frameworks aimed at addressing issues of power and discrimination based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, class, culture, and other categories.

The educational objective of the program is to provide you with the knowledge, values, ethics, and skills necessary for an initial level of professional practice focusing on the interface between personal problems and public issues.

The Bachelor of Social Work degree is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE). Prospective international students should determine certification requirements in the country of their intended practice.

Your future

Professional social work practice in diverse settings including child protection, health and mental health, community development, and educational settings. Graduates work in countless public and private agencies and organizations in numerous capacities.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Social Work Practice

Interviewing Skills

Integrative Seminar in Social Work Theory, Policy and Practice

Social Analysis for Social Work Practice

Culture and Race in Social Work Practice

Canadian Social Policy

Practicum

Advanced Integrative Seminar in Social Work Theory, Policy and Practice

First Nations Social Issues

Integrative Seminars in Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Duolingo English Test

125

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 111 other Bachelors in Social Work in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Duolingo English Test

125

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to UBC, you must successfully meet the general admission requirements that apply to all applicants, as well as the degree-specific requirements that depend on which country you’re applying from and what degree(s) you’re applying to.

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are nine different ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school

Tuition Fee

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International

47189 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47189 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

5960 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5960 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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