Overview

Social Work from Lakehead University curriculum focuses on the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for professional practice in environments characterized by urban regional centres, rural and remote communities, large geographic distances, low population density, diverse First Nations communities and people, and a mix of formal services.

Key facts:

The MSW program structure allows for specialized and highly individualized student learning. Each student selects a field of practice around which to focus his or her course work, field practicum and project or thesis. Potential areas for student specialization relate to faculty members' expertise and include (but are not limited to) the following:

child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, employment and income security, school social work, gerontology, and gender and women's studies.

Programme Structure

Lakehead's MSW program emphasizes advanced professional practice, which is normally obtained by completing the project track.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Social Work View 43 other Masters in Social Work in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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110

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree.
We advise all international students to apply early, as admission into our programs is competitive. Should you wish to apply to a thesis program, we strongly advise you to contact a potential supervisor and have your proof of English language proficiency complete.

Tuition Fee

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International

15334 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7667 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

5390 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2695 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Thunder Bay

1149 - 1720 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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