Academic Requirements
Categories of admission
Regular admission
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Social Work Post-Diploma
- Applicants must have completed an Alberta accredited Social Work Diploma with a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
University Credit Transfer
Applicants must have completed the following from a recognized institution:
- 57 non-social work university-level credits with a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and must include the following courses:
- Three credits of English
- Six credits of anthropology, political science, psychology or sociology
- SOWK 240: Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C-
High School Subjects
Group A: Humanities: Social Studies 30-1, 30-level language other than English, Aboriginal Studies 30, French 21, 20S, 20N, 30S, 30N, French 31, 31A, 31B, 31C, 30-3Y, 30-9Y, French Language Arts 20, 20-1, 30, 30-1, 30-2, Français 20, 30, 30-1, 30-2, Langue et Littérature 20, 30, Blackfoot Language & Culture 30, Chinese Language Arts 30, Chinese Language & Culture 30, Cree Language & Culture 30, German Language Arts 30, German Language & Culture 30, Italian Language & Culture 30, Japanese Language & Culture 30, Latin 30, Spanish Language & Culture 30, Ukrainian Language Arts 30, Ukrainian Language & Culture 30
Group B: Fine Arts: Art 30, Art 31, Communication Technology Advanced (5 credits), Dance 35, Drama 30, Music 30 (Choral, Instrumental or General (5 credits)), Musical Theatre 35, Music 35, Performing Arts 35 A, B, or C., Additional 35-level Fine Arts courses may be considered.
Group C: Sciences: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 (cannot be used for admission with Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1), Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Science 30, Computing Science Advanced (CTS) (5 credits)
Group D: Options: Physical Education 30, Applied Sociology 30, Cultural and Physical Anthropology 30, Experimental Psychology 30, International Politics 30, Macroeconomics 30, Microeconomics 30, Philosophies of Man 30, Religious Studies 35, Western World History 30, World Geography 30, World Religion 30, Auto Body Technician, Agriculture Equipment Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Baker, Cook, Cabinetmaker, Carpenter, Communication Technician, Electrician, Heavy Equipment Technician, Hairstylist, Auto Body Technician, Insulator, Instrumentation and Control, Landscape Horticulturist, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Painter and Decorator, Pipe Trade, Parts Technician, Recreation Vehicle Service Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Welder, Agriculture, Career Transitions, Communication Technology, Community Care Services, Computing Science, Construction Technologies, Cosmetology, Design Studies, Electro-Technologies, Enterprise and Innovation, Environmental Stewardship, Esthetics, Fabrication Studies, Fashion Studies, Financial Management, Foods, Forestry, Health Care Services, Human & Social Services, Information Processing, Legal Studies, Logistics, Management and Marketing, Mechanics, Networking, Primary Resources, Recreation Leadership, Tourism Studies, Wildlife
Other admission criteria
To be evaluated through the Program | Applicable to all admission categories
Applicants are required to submit the following to be assessed by faculty from the School of Social Work:
- An essay describing interest in and understanding of the social work profession.
Applicants offered admission are required to submit the following:
- A clear Police Information Check (or equivalent from another policing agency) that includes a Vulnerable Sector Search. The Police Information Check must be submitted by the published document deadline and have been issued within three months of the start of the program intake term.
- An Alberta Intervention Record Check (or equivalent from another province/territory). The Intervention Record Check must be submitted by the published document deadline.
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.
Language Requirements
Duolingo English Test (DET)
Minimum overall band score of 115.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
IELTS–Academic
You must meet the minimum overall score and the minimum score in each band.
| Section/Band |
Minimum Score |
| Overall Score |
6.5 |
| Listening |
5.5 |
| Reading |
5.5 |
| Speaking |
5.5 |
| Writing |
5.5 |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Internet-Based Test (iBT)
You must meet the minimum overall score and the minimum score in each section.
| Section/Band |
Minimum Score
Tests taken prior to January 21, 2026 |
Minimum Score
Tests taken as of January 21, 2026 |
| Total Score |
86 |
4.5 |
| Listening |
21 |
4.5 |
| Reading |
21 |
4.5 |
| Speaking |
21 |
4.5 |
| Writing |
21 |
4.5 |
TOEFL uses the following institutional code when sending documents to MacEwan University: 0720
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)
You must meet the minimum overall score and the minimum score in each band.
| Section |
Minimum Score |
| Overall Score |
70 |
| Listening |
60 |
| Reading |
60 |
| Speaking |
60 |
| Writing |
60 |
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
PTE - Academic
You must meet the minimum overall score and the minimum score in each band.
| Section |
Minimum Score |
| Overall Score |
59 |
| Listening |
56 |
| Reading |
56 |
| Speaking |
56 |
| Writing |
56 |
Cambridge English Language Assessment
Cambridge English: Advanced/Proficiency
You must meet the minimum overall score and the minimum score in each skill.
| Section/Skill |
Minimum Score |
| Overall Score |
180 |
| Listening |
165 |
| Reading |
165 |
| Speaking |
165 |
| Writing |
165 |
Test in Practical English Proficiency (EIKEN)
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.
