Overview

The Social Work program is designed to stimulate and support scholarship on the ways in which social policies and social work practices can contribute to redressing social inequalities and enhancing social justice.

PhD students will develop a critical appreciation of current and emerging social work scholarship related to social justice, and deepen their understanding with relevant perspectives from other areas of study. These objectives are achieved through a combination of course work, research seminars, and independent study.

Outcomes

The PhD in Social Work at McMaster University will prepare candidates for research, teaching, and positions of leadership in social work and social welfare.

Programme Structure

Topics in this program include:

Social Work

Critical Practice & policy

Social Justice

Social Inequalities

Social Work and Social Justice: Theoretical Tensions

Research for Social Change

Qualitative Methods for Social Work

Doctoral Research Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

a completed MSW degree with an average of at least an A-. Applicants with master’s degrees in other subjects must be able to demonstrate substantial knowledge of the social service/ social welfare field and have experience of working in justice and equity-seeking services or organizations;
a completed graduate-level course in social research methods; and
demonstrated interest and experience in critical approaches to policies, practices, and knowledge-building in social work.
Transcripts
Three academic references from instructors most familiar with your academic work.
English language proficiency
Statement of Interest

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4204 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4204 CAD / year

≈ 4204 CAD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

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