The Social Work Program provides a learning environment characterized by excellence in social work education directed towards developing and fostering principled and competent professional practitioners who recognize the inter-relatedness of human needs, social structures and oppressive conditions in their work with diverse populations.
It is critical for our BSW graduates to acquire skills needed to think holistically, and to engage in the complex dynamics of person and environment interactions. Students are expected to approach practice from an informed planned practice strategy (i.e., engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation), with problem solving skills, and an emphasis on the strengths perspective. Students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be effective entry-level practitioners through a curriculum which provides foundational tools for critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, collaborative problem-solving, positive intellectual values, understanding of diversity, and effective communication.
The BSW (Honours) Program is not offered online or through Distance Studies. This is an in-person program. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 80 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
A formal application to the School of Social Work must be submitted by March 15 for admission the following September. The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program begins in third year. Specific course pre-requisites must be taken in the first two years of university study. A formal application to the School of Social Work must be submitted by March 15 for admission the following September. All candidates for admission to the professional Social Work program (year 3 of university) are considered according to the same academic and non academic requirements. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 85] or DuoLingo [min. 85] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 4.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Work Experience
Admission is based on a combination of academic and non academic requirements which are outlined in the BSW admissions guide: https://socialwork.kings.uwo.ca/bsw/bsw-admissions-guide/. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.