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    Master of Social Work

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    Halifax, CAMSWHybrid2 years
    CA$37,260.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    36%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    90
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    CA$115.00
    App fee

    Master of Social Work at Dalhousie University is a 30-credit, 2-year, hybrid MSW program based in Halifax, CA. Tuition is CA$37,260.

    About the program

    The program offers advanced professional education in social work with a critical and anti-oppressive social justice approach, covering critical analysis, theoretical perspectives, social policy, practice, clinical approaches, and research skills. Students focus on areas such as health, substance use, trauma, community development, direct practice, policy, international social work, or research through core courses, electives, field placements, and optional thesis.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Social Work at Dalhousie University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Social Work at Dalhousie University is CA$37,260 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Social Work at Dalhousie University online or in-person?
    Master of Social Work at Dalhousie University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Social Work at Dalhousie University take to complete?
    Master of Social Work at Dalhousie University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Social Work at Dalhousie University?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.3 scale) or an equivalent cumulative average of at least B in the last 60 undergraduate credit hours completed
    How competitive is Master of Social Work at Dalhousie University?
    Master of Social Work at Dalhousie University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 36%.