Overview

The Social Work from Cape Breton University uses a trauma-informed lens which emphasizes bio-psycho-social determinants of health, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and decolonization of social work practice, generational dimensions of poverty and addiction and culturally safe practices and care.

Key facts

The BSW curriculum is relevant to practice across Nova Scotia and beyond wherever rural, Indigenous and de-industrialize communities are found and intersect.

The BSW program offers opportunities for intra-professional collaboration and aims to thoughtfully prepare practice ready social workers for the profession.

The BSW program is delivered full-time, on campus with the exception of two field practicums.

Careers and opportunities

Child Welfare

Mental Health & Addictions

Schools and Education

Veterans

Refugees and Immigrants

Disabilities

Abuse/Crisis

Adoptions

Children and Youth

Accreditation

Canadian Association of Social Work Education (CASWE)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Policy/Welfare-Canada

Decolonizing Social Work

Diversity & Oppression

Child Welfare: Policy/Strength

Social Justice & Advocacy

Applied Mental Health Support

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 112 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

PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of an undergraduate degree (minimum of a 90-credit degree) and submission of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions

Minimum 70% average within the last 30 credits*

*Individuals with a grade average below 70 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Admission for this program is only open to domestic students at this time.

Submission of Personal Statement which describes the applicant’s interest in social work

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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Tuition Fee

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International

21270 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21270 CAD per year during 16 months.
National

10330 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10330 CAD per year during 16 months.

Nova Scotia: $9,047

Nationals:

Tuition: $9,225

Fees: $1,105

International:

Tuition: $9,225

Differential fees: $10,650

International medical plan: $620/$1,283

Fees: $775

Living costs for Sydney

1080 - 1710 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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Careers and opportunities

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for Sydney

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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