Bachelor of Social Work

Tuition is CAD 7,500 per year.

This programme lets students with prior college or university experience transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work. The degree can be completed in two years using previous academic work. It is for those who have finished programs like Social Service Worker, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, or Early Childhood Education.

Field placements give hands-on experience linking classroom learning to real-world practice. Credit transfers depend on GPA: a 3.30 or higher gets up to 60 credits, lower GPAs get up to 45 or 15 credits. Placement hours are reduced for those with prior experience, requiring only 350 hours for those transferring SWRK4600.

Admission is open to high school graduates, college students, university students, and mature applicants. The programme starts in the Fall term. Applications must be submitted through the official application portal. No English proficiency test is needed if studies were in English at a recognized institution.

Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, founded in 1967, is a close-knit campus with around 2,000 students that emphasizes undergraduate teaching and community engagement. Its regional setting provides a supportive environment for study and outdoor living, while academic programs focus on liberal arts, sciences, business and applied disciplines. The university is known for personalized learning, small class sizes and high faculty accessibility—qualities that suit students seeking direct mentorship and hands-on experience.

Curricula are designed to connect classroom learning with local and regional opportunities, including co-op experiences, internships and community-based projects. Faculty collaborate with local industry and Indigenous communities to provide experiential learning that builds employability and civic awareness. Student services support academic advising, career planning and research opportunities, helping learners translate study into practical outcomes.

International students are welcomed into a compact, friendly campus where support for arrival, housing and integration is prioritized. Campus clubs, volunteering and outdoor recreation make it easy to build connections beyond the classroom. For prospective students who value individualized attention, meaningful community ties and a learning environment that bridges theory with real-world application, Algoma offers a focused and supportive option in northern Ontario.