Master Of Social Work (Thesis Option) at UOR - University Of Regina - Program overview

Program overview

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Last updated on 2025-07-23

Program overview

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Program overview

Earn your master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Regina in Saskatchewan. Our MSW program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) and includes research options. This program is the only accredited Master of Social Work program in Saskatchewan, emphasizing the relationships between various aspects of social work, including social research, direct practice, policy development, and administration.

Program structure

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the University of Regina is designed to be flexible and accommodating to your interests. The program can be completed in a full-time format, allowing students to finish their degree requirements within 1-2 years. Students have the option to choose between two completion streams:

Practicum: This involves working in the field to integrate social work theory and practice. Options include a field practicum, supervised practice experience, or a research practicum.
Thesis: Students can conduct original research on a topic of their choice, which is evaluated and defended before a committee.

Throughout the program, students benefit from mentoring by faculty members and have opportunities to apply for graduate teaching and research assistant positions. The program also emphasizes community engagement and collaboration with various organizations across Canada.

Featured Experiences

Practicum Opportunities: Students can engage in real-world practice through various practicum options, allowing them to apply their learning in community settings.
Thesis Research: Students can undertake original research that may impact health systems, with centralized ethics approval in Saskatchewan.
Mentorship: Faculty members provide guidance and support, helping students connect with community-based organizations and research initiatives.
Social Work Research Centre: Students can collaborate with faculty who are research associates, focusing on areas such as child welfare, immigration, and human rights.
Networking Events: The program offers various events, including seminars and workshops, to enhance professional connections.

Career Options

Graduates of the Master of Social Work program from the University of Regina can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

Research and Consulting Services: Conducting research and providing expert advice on social issues and policies.
Program Evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of social programs and recommending improvements.
Counselling: Providing therapeutic support to individuals and families in various settings.
Social Policy and Public Service: Working within government or non-profit organizations to develop and implement social policies.
Private Practice: Establishing a private counselling practice to serve clients directly.
Human Service Administration: Managing and overseeing social service organizations and programs.
Health Care: Collaborating with healthcare providers to address social determinants of health.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2025-07-23

Program overview

Academic Requirements

All graduate programs at the University of Regina are competitive. Students who meet the minimum criteria noted below may not be accepted as programs generally receive more applicants than they can admit. Students with the most competitive applications (e.g. higher average, more experience, etc.) are the ones offered acceptance into graduate programs.

Master’s Degree: A graduating average of at least 70 per cent from a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is required for admission to all programs except for English, History, Mathematics and Statistics, and the Master of Public Administration where the required average is 75 per cent.

Applicants with a marginally lower four-year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75 per cent or more).

Applicants must have the academic background required to undertake graduate studies in their chosen field. Applicants who fail to meet this requirement but who otherwise meet the criteria may be admitted; however, background deficiencies must be addressed by taking appropriate courses either prior to or in parallel with graduate work.

International Students: Applicants with international credentials who apply for admission to the Master’s of Social Work (MSW) Program are required to provide the WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) Course-by-Course report for degree equivalency and GPA calculation as per FGSR.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Effective 202720: Applicants who have completed a BSW degree from a Canadian post-secondary institution are exempt from the requirement to provide the WES ICAP Course-by-Course report. A qualifying research course that has not been completed in a Canadian post-secondary institution but is part of an applicant’s international credentials must be assessed by WES for equivalency.

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Language Requirements

International applicants, except those who attended universities where the language of instruction was English, must submit proof of English proficiency, usually in the form of recognized tests. The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) accepts the following tests:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - Minimum score of 80 Internet-based.
CAEL - Minimum score of 70.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum score of 70.
Academic IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0.
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - Minimum score of 59.
MET (Michigan English Test) - Minimum score of 54.
U of R ESL - Completion of EAP 100/101.
Duolingo - Minimum score of 125 overall, with at least 120 for Speaking, Writing, and Reading, and 115 for Listening.

Please note that a minimum score may render an applicant ineligible for graduate teaching assistantships.

If a student is taking ESL at the University, they must successfully complete EAP 100/101 in order to be considered for graduate work. EAP 100/101 does not meet the minimum English proficiency requirements for some programs. For those programs, students are required to take a different test to meet Academic Requirements.

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.

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