Overview

Offered exclusively at Wilfrid Laurier University , Social Work course students receive specialized training and education in the assessment, treatment and support of individuals, families and communities. As a social worker, you’ll respond to social issues like racism, poverty, displacement and violence while advocating for social justice, human rights, and fair access to health and social services.

Sample Career Options

caseworker

child protection worker

group worker

medical social worker

policy analyst/advisor

rehabilitation counsellor

respite worker

social worker

support group facilitator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mental Health Literacy

Studying Youth & Children

Human Rights and Human Diversity

The Engaged Citizen: Social and Environmental Justice in 21st Century

Violence in Families

Responding to Global Crisis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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January 15: The application deadline for Ontario high school students for fall intake.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brantford, Canada

Disciplines

Social Work View 120 other Bachelors in Social Work in Canada

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Ontario High School

Average admission range: mid 80s
English at 60%

Canadian (Outside of Ontario)

Students applying to this programme from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review the course equivalents by province chart.

Students applying to this programme from an international curriculum must present the following:

Average admission range: mid 80s
Senior or grade 12 English at 60%

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17440 CAD / year

≈ 17440 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3565 CAD / year

≈ 3565 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario: $679.36 per 0.5 credits

Living costs

Brantford

Canada

1200 - 1900 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Brantford

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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