Master of Social Work [MSW]
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #141 out of 385 by Collegedunia Study Abroad Global Ranking 2026
$14,003 /Yr
CA$19,722 /Yr
- Master of Social Work at York University is offered as a 2-year by the School of Social Work.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- York's School of Social Work is recognized as being one of the most progressive and socially responsive social work programs in Canada.
- The School is centered around human rights, social justice, and anti-oppression and is committed to teaching from a critical approach that recognizes the ways that individual problems are shaped by social structures that reflect deeply inequitable power relations in society.
- Students receive a thorough foundation needed to work successfully with diverse populations in a wide variety of social work settings.
- The program prepares students for careers in child welfare, international work, gerontology, diversity and anti-oppression, family support services, direct practice, community development, an/or social policy and planning, etc.
- MSW program places diversity of experience (due to race, class, ability, sexual orientation, age, gender, and religious/spiritual affiliation) as central to understanding how oppression, marginalization, and assistance are constructed for persons in need of social work services.
- The MSW program consists of 42 credits.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake - Dec 1, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $14003 (CAD 19722) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing and Food | $6829 (CAD 9618) |
| Total Cost | $6829 (CAD 9618) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $13961 (CAD 19663) |
| 2021 | $7336 (CAD 10333) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake | Dec 1, 2026 |
Scores Required
Duolingo scores: 125
Required Document List
- Online Application
- Application Fee
- Personal Essay
- Official Transcripts and Degree Conferral (Proof of Degree)
- Academic Records
- Transcripts
- English Language Proficiency Testing
- Letter of Recommendations
- GRE/GMAT Scores(Recommended)

Social Work 101 out of 375 in Global Ranking
( #4 out of 15 in Canada 2025)
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TOP Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| York International Merit Award | $10,000 | Final admission average of 80% - 84.9% |
| York International Entrance Award | $5,000 | Final admission average of 75% - 79.9% |
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible job opportunities are:
- Assistant Director
- District Consultant
- Documentation and Communication Officer
- Humanitarian Values and PMER Officer
- National Secretary of Community Development
- Junior Research Fellow
- Project Coordinator
- Professor
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,485/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 14,200/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,301/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Jared J. Davis Grant | Scholarship per student$ 710/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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