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Overview

Key Features

Our two-year, 60-credit Master of Social Work degree at Washington University in St. Louis prepares you with the fundamentals you need to enter the professional field, while providing the advanced analytical, problem-solving and team-building skills to thrive in your career.

The hallmarks of our curriculum include its flexibility, evidence-based approach and anti-oppression lens. Our program is designed to prepare students to connect theory to practice, bolstered by real-world learning experiences and research opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Human Behavior

Social Justice and Human Diversity

Social, Economic, and Political Environment

Social Welfare Policies and Services

Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups

Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

Bring your tomorrow closer

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 471 other Masters in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

Bring your tomorrow closer

Other requirements

General requirements

International students considering submission of an application to Washington University for graduate study should have a general familiarity with academic practices and university customs in the United States.

All international students are required to present evidence of their ability to support themselves financially during graduate study.

International students whose native language is not English must submit score reports from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Tuition Fee

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International

44590 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22295 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

44590 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22295 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Saint Louis

1015 - 1530 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Social Work

Washington University in St. Louis

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