Overview

Social Work - Indigenous Knowledges from University of Manitoba gives particular attention to knowledges, perspectives, values, and practices of Indigenous peoples that will support graduates to work from both Indigenous and critical social work theory perspectives.

Students at Social Work - Indigenous Knowledges from University of Manitoba will:

work from Indigenous perspectives;

understand the colonial history of events which have led to present circumstances;

understand social justice, anti-oppressive practices, anti-colonialism, and Indigenism;

explore Indigenous forms of helping and support(s) applicable to social work;

recover and support Indigenous values, practices, and structures;

empower Indigenous identities;

maintain a close connection with Indigenous communities and agencies;

and develop as advanced social work practitioners.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Remembering our Histories: Setting our Knowledges

Critical Theory and Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Research Methodologies and Knowledge Development

Indigenous Peoples, Identity and Social Work
Social Challenges and Indigenous Helping Practices
Indigenism

Anti-Colonial Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

27 alternative credits

27-30

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Ethnic Studies View 34 other Masters in Social Work in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Social Work degree (by June 30 of the application year) from an accredited university recognized by the University of Manitoba

with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) in your last sixty credit hours of university study.

Relevant social work experience in Indigenous communities and/or with Indigenous peoples (paid or volunteer).

$100 application fee (non-refundable)

Unofficial copies of transcripts

Three letters of recommendation from academic, employment, and Indigenous community sources (must be requested from within the application)

Paid and volunteer work history (must be completed within application)

Area of specialization statement (must be completed within application)

Proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

13352 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6676 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

6070 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3035 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Winnipeg

1056 - 1650 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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