Social Work Advanced (MSWA)
Our Master of Social Work Advanced (MSWA) program is grounded in our commitment to socially-just social work. This program is designed to broaden your understanding of the social, cultural, political and practical implications of social work practice.
The program begins with an introduction on-campus and the rest of the program is completed via distance education. You can choose to write a thesis or complete an advanced practicum placement of 450 hours.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study, Part-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus, Online, Blended
- Dynamic learning:
- Other: Practicum option available
Outcomes
Students in this program will:
- examine the challenges, contributions, constraints and contexts for critical social work practice
- apply critical social work practice that is rooted in a vision of social justice
- gain accountable and oppositional education, research, and practice in the advancement of decolonization, Indigenous-focused, anti-racist, feminist and queer (among other) social justice struggles
- uphold the values of equity, diversity and inclusion in their living, learning and work environments
- emphasize social justice, Indigenous and anti-oppressive approaches to working with communities, families, and individuals.
Find a supervisor
You do not need to name a potential supervisor when you apply. We'll help you through this process after you've been admitted.
Program details
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Program details
Application deadlines
Apply by December 1
Note: International students should get their paperwork in order as soon as possible. Processing times are often lengthy and can delay your program entry.
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
Applicants to this program should hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). Applicants must also have a minimum of 3000 hours of human services experience as of the application deadline.
As part of your application, you must also submit:
- Updated CV. Please include education, employment, volunteer work and accomplishments or initiatives.
- Statement of intent. The form will be available on the School of Social Work MSW application page during the application period.
- Experience summary. The form will be available on the School of Social Work MSW application page during the application period.
- The names and email addresses of two academic or professional references.
- Post-secondary transcripts.
Program specific requirements
Applicants to this program should hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). Applicants must also have a minimum of 3000 hours of human services experience as of the application deadline.
As part of your application, you must also submit:
- Updated CV. Please include education, employment, volunteer work and accomplishments or initiatives.
- Statement of intent. The form will be available on the School of Social Work MSW application page during the application period.
- Experience summary. The form will be available on the School of Social Work MSW application page during the application period.
- The names and email addresses of two academic or professional references.
- Post-secondary transcripts.
Completion requirements
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
* Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator.
Estimated values determined by the tuition fee estimator shall not be binding to the University of Victoria.
Ready to apply?
You can start your online application to UVic by creating a new profile or using an existing one.
Faculties & departments
Need help?
Contact Lucas Baird at swgrad@uvic.ca or 250-472-5622.