WLU MSW Fees, Requirement, Application, Deadline 2026.

Requirement Type

Details

Department Name

Department of Social Work

Academic Qualification

A four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution, with a minimum B (73-76 percent) in the final year.
Three-year degree with significant relevant work experience may be considered.

Academic Background

Minimum of four full social science courses and a half-credit course in research methodology.

Experience

Evidence of paid and/or voluntary experience in human service organizations.
Awareness of contemporary social issues and social work values.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Motivation for a career as a professional social worker.

GPA Calculatio

Additional courses after the bachelor's degree will count towards the final year GPA, which must be a B average (73-76 percent) for admission consideration.

Exemptions

Maximum Courses: Up to two half-credit core courses for MSW Regular Track; one for Advanced Standing.
Eligibility: Similar graduate-level courses completed in the last 5 years with a minimum grade of B.
Application Requirement: Requests must be submitted before admission with all documentation.
Syllabus Requirement: Full course syllabus required; non-English documents need a translated version.
Approval Process: Recommendations by Associate Dean, MSW Programs; approved by AVP/Dean of Graduate Studies.

Substitutions

Maximum Courses: Up to two courses for MSW Regular Track programs.
Eligibility: Similar courses with a minimum grade of B, including undergraduate or graduate courses taken over 5 years ago.
Syllabus Requirement: Full course syllabus required; non-English documents need a translated version.
Approval Process: Recommendations by Associate Dean, MSW Programs; approved by AVP/Dean of Graduate Studies.

English Proficiency Test

IELTS (Academic / IELTS Online): Overall 6.5 No band score below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 83 Minimum of 20 in each skill (speaking, writing, reading, listening).
Paper-based TOEFL: 560.
PTE: 59.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): 70.
English for Academic Success (EFAS): Level 400 with a minimum final score of 75% N/A

Required Documents

Completed Application Form.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.
Proof of English Proficiency Test.
Letters of recommendation.
Statement of purpose.
Resume or CV.
Copy of your passport.
Work Experience Documents (If Have Relevant to Course)

Application Form

Application Fee

$ 150

Course Credits

36