Double Degree – Bachelor of Social Work – Pre Social Work & Bachelor of Education (Junior/​Interm­ediate)

This integrated pathway pairs the Concurrent Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) with the Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.):

• Concurrent Education (B.Ed.): A 5-year program admitting approximately 115 students annually. It provides a direct alternative to 2-year consecutive education models by allowing students to fulfill B.S.W. degree requirements while completing education coursework and field preparation for entry into the 5th Professional Year.

• Social Work (B.S.W.): Focuses on educating critical practitioners to advocate for social justice, human rights, and systemic change. Students learn problem-solving models grounded in equity to support individuals, families, groups, and diverse communities.

Minimum Education Level: High School / Grade 12 completion

Minimum Academic Average: 75.0%

Language Proficiency Tests (Mandatory):

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum

• TOEFL: 88 minimum

• PTE: 60 minimum

• Duolingo: 120 minimum

*Applicants may apply for conditional admission without language scores (by completing prerequisite English courses prior to the academic program), but valid test results or course completion must be provided before receiving a final offer letter. Specific entry requirements may vary by student nationality and academic background.

International Excellence Scholarships
High-achieving international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for renewable entrance scholarships based on academic performance.

Total Award Value: $10,000 – $60,000 CAD (Distributed over up to 4 years)

Application Process: Automatic consideration upon admission (No separate application form required)

Eligibility Highlights: Open exclusively to full-time international students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at the Sudbury campus.

Scholarship Value Tiers:

90% – 100% Admission Average: $15,000 in Year 1 (Up to $60,000 total)

80% – 89.9% Admission Average: $10,000 in Year 1 (Up to $40,000 total)

Renewal requires maintaining full-time enrollment (at least 30 credits per academic year) and a minimum 80% academic average.