Algonquin College
Bachelor of Social Work
- Campus
- Ottawa
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Social work theory and practice, human services, policy, community practice, professional ethics and supervised field education. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to professional social work and community/human-services roles subject to accreditation requirements.
- Qualification level
- Bachelor
- Field
- Community Services
- Typical duration
- Provider-specific
- Study destinations
- 3
- Partner offerings
- 20
Course overview
Why study Bachelor of Social Work?
- Social work theory
- Practice
- Human services
- Policy
- Community practice
- Professional ethics
- Supervised field education
The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to professional social work and community/human-services roles subject to accreditation requirements.
Career direction
Where could this course take you?
Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.
- Professional social work and community/human-services roles subject to accreditation requirements.
Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.
Grace partner network
Where can you study Bachelor of Social Work?
Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.
Study in Canada
Grace partners offering this course
10 Grace partner options currently shown.
Bow Valley College
Bachelor of Social Work
- Campus
- Calgary
Durham College
Bachelor of Social Work
- Campus
- Oshawa
Fleming College
Bachelor of Social Work
- Campus
- Peterborough
George Brown College
Bachelor of Social Work
- Campus
- Toronto
Lambton College
Bachelor of Social Work
- Campus
- Sarnia
Northern College
Bachelor of Social Work
- Campus
- Timmins
Sheridan College
Bachelor of Social Work
- Campus
- Oakville
St. Clair College
Bachelor of Social Work
- Campus
- Windsor
St. Lawrence College
Bachelor of Social Work
- Campus
- Kingston
Destination context
Why study Social Work in Canada?
Mix of universities and applied colleges, with many career-focused and co-op programmes; immigration/work eligibility is programme- and rule-specific and must be checked live.
Social work theory and practice, human services, policy, community practice, professional ethics and supervised field education.
View official destination sourceEligibility
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.
English language requirements
English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.
Plan in CAD
What could it cost?
University / course costs
Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.
Destination costs
- Study permit
- CA$150
- Other government charge
- CA$85
- Official financial capacity reference
- CA$23,448
One applicant outside Quebec, applications on/after 1 Sep 2026; excludes tuition and transportation. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. Health insurance requirements/costs vary by province and institution
Timing
Intakes and when to apply
Apply once required admission documentation is ready (LOA and PAL/TAL where applicable). Processing varies by country; use IRCC current processing-times tool.
Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.
Student questions
Frequently asked
questions.
What is Bachelor of Social Work?
Bachelor of Social Work is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Social work theory and practice, human services, policy, community practice, professional ethics and supervised field education. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to professional social work and community/human-services roles subject to accreditation requirements.
What will I learn?
Social work theory and practice, human services, policy, community practice, professional ethics and supervised field education.
What careers can this course support?
Professional social work and community/human-services roles subject to accreditation requirements. Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.
How long does the course take?
Duration is provider-specific and verified duration data is not currently available.
When should I apply?
Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.
Which Grace partners offer this course?
20 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 3 destinations.
Source transparency
Course information reviewed by Grace International
Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.
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