Master Of Social Work - Gender And Women's Studies - (Thesis)

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Social Work with a specialization in Gender and Women's Studies at Lakehead University, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must demonstrate evidence of scholarly achievement.
• A four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent is required, with at least second class standing (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent.
• For applicants from countries with a British-patterned grading system, a minimum grade of B, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Applicants holding degrees outside the discipline area of the program will be considered based on relevant courses taken and academic standing.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission; all applications will be reviewed by the academic unit.

In addition to the general Academic Requirements, the following program-specific requirements apply:

• Students must apply for acceptance to the Collaborative Program with Specialization in Gender and Women's Studies at the same time as applying for admission to the graduate program of the collaborating academic unit.
• Preference will be given to students with a major or minor in Gender and Women's Studies, relevant undergraduate courses, or work/volunteer experience in related fields.

International students are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible. For any clarification or support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university.

Lakehead University accepts the following as proof of English language proficiency:

• Successful completion of one of the below language tests with the required minimum scores
• Successful completion of Lakehead University’s Academic English Program
• Successful completion of one of our approved Pathway Partner’s ESL programs
• Successful completion of Senior Level English courses

To satisfy Lakehead University's English language proficiency requirements, applicants can complete one of the following recognized language tests with the required minimum scores:

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 60
• Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
• Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
• Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19)

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.