Study social work in Canada

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Find social work programs in Canada you love that match your needs and aspirations, where you stand a high chance of acceptance.

What types of social work degrees can you study in Canada?

Top social work programs in Canada

What are the top social work undergraduate programs in Canada?

  • Algoma UniversitySocial Work - BSW (Hons)

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Bachelor's
    Subject area
    Social Work
    Location
    Brampton, Ontario, Canada
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    22,000CAD

  • Centennial CollegeSocial Service Worker - OCDip

    • 2 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Subject area
    Social Work
    Location
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Next available start date
    January 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    18,325CAD

  • Dalhousie UniversitySocial Work - BSW

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • Blended learning
    Degree type
    Bachelor's
    Subject area
    Social Work
    Location
    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    37,992CAD

  • Douglas CollegeSocial Work - BScW

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Bachelor's
    Subject area
    Social Work
    Location
    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
    Next available start date
    January 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    19,485CAD

  • Georgian CollegeSocial Service Worker - Dip

    • 16 months
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Subject area
    Social Work
    Location
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    16,990CAD

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What are the top social work postgraduate programs in Canada?

  • Carleton UniversitySocial Work - MSW

    • 2 years
    • Full-time
    • Blended learning
    Degree type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Social Work
    Location
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    39,000CAD

  • Lakehead UniversitySocial Work - MSW

    • 2 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Social Work
    Location
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    23,000CAD

  • Humber PolytechnicAddictions and Mental Health - PGCert

    • 18 months
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Subject area
    Addiction Studies , Mental Health
    Location
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Next available start date
    January 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    22,357CAD

  • Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced LearningAddictions and Mental Health - OCGCert

    • 2 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Subject area
    Addiction Studies , Mental Health
    Location
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada
    Next available start date
    January 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    16,098CAD

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Social Work degrees abroad

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