Program Description
The Master of Social Work with integrated Bachelor of Civil Law/Bachelor of Laws (MSW/BCL/JD) offered by the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Arts is designed for students interested in transcending academic boundaries in social justice issues. Studying in these two professions simultaneously will offer students an enriched perspective and students will graduate with a valuable blend of theoretical understanding, legal training, and social work skills.
This is a 132 credit 4-year program. Students typically begin by completing the first year of the law program. In subsequent academic terms, they combine law and social work credits, including a 450 hour internship in a social work agency.
Keywords: social work, law, social justice, joint degree, theoretical understanding, legal training, social work skills
Unique Program Features
- Graduates of the triple MSW/BCL/JD degrees are eligible to practice as professional social workers and, upon completion of articling and the bar exam, as lawyers.
- The joint program allows students to obtain three degrees with a reduced overall number of credits.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- English-language proficiency
Visit our English language proficiency webpage for additional information.
Program-Specific Admission Requirement
- A Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) degree with a minimum 3.2 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies webpage for additional information.
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Program Website
Master of Social Work website
Department Contact
Graduate Program graduate.socialwork [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Master%20of%20Social%20Work%20(Thesis)) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | December 15 | December 15 |
| WINTER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.