Overview

Memorial’s PhD in Social Work program at the Memorial University of Newfoundland is the only one of its kind in Atlantic Canada. The School promotes social justice by providing social work education, conducting scholarly inquiry, disseminating knowledge, and contributing to public policy and practice.

Key facts

These activities help address the needs and aspirations of the local and global communities with whom we collaborate and interact. The School of Social Work plays an important role in preparing graduates for service delivery within Newfoundland and Labrador, across Canada, and internationally.

The program is research-based, stressing critical thinking and the production of original and significant scholarship. The program focuses on advanced social work practice and social work education, emphasizing commitment to people and social justice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership for Social Justice
Leadership in Social Policy and Programs
Perspectives with Individuals and Families
Perspectives with Diverse Communities
Perspectives with Groups
Research Theory, Design, and Analysis
Field Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. John's, Canada

Disciplines

Social Work View 14 other PhDs in Social Work in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to a Ph.D. program, the minimum requirements will normally be a Master's degree from a university of recognized standing, in an appropriate area of study.

Online application & application fee
Transcript(s) and confirmation of degree awarded
Two (2) letters of appraisal (references)
Resume or curriculum vitae

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3468 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

2668 CAD / year

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Living costs

St. John's

Canada

1159 - 1707 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

St. John's

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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