Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: 平特五不中/UdeM/UQAM offered by the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes collaborative and rigorous learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in forward-thinking, analysis, and critical thinking to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.
Keywords: social justice, social policy, counselling, participatory approaches, community based research, intervention research, global issues, health services, social welfare, children and families.
Unique Program Features
- The program offers students the opportunity to acquire advanced analytic and research skills and to apply these to a range of areas relevant to social work, including direct practice, theory and policy;
- Students generate original research on important social problems and issues that have the capacity to inform social work knowledge and practice;
- The School's Faculty members have expertise in various areas including aging, social exclusion, child welfare, international social welfare, Indigenous people and communities, violence against women and children, health and disability, poverty and social development, migration, and community organizing;
- The School is a member of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) and the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE);
- The program prepares graduates for careers in university teaching and research, policy development, social services leadership and management.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
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Program Website
PhD in Social Work website
Department Contact
Graduate Program graduate.socialwork [at] mcgill.ca (subject: PhD%20in%20Social%20Work) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | December 1 | December 1 |
| 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.