Study abroad in Ottawa, Canada: Most popular universities for Social Work.

Are you thinking of studying Social Work, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Social Work in Ottawa, Canada. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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Carleton University

Carleton University’s roots as a non-denominational college supported in part by charitable donations from the Ottawa community make it unique among Ontario universities. Founded in 1942, Carleton was created in response to the need to help provide the young people in Ottawa, many of whom had taken on jobs to cope with the pressures of the Depression.
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Algonquin College

Algonquin’s organizational philosophy is defined by its mission, vision and core values. The following are intended to serve as points of inspiration, carefully articulating our purpose.
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Most popular Social Work programmes for international students in Ottawa

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Social Work degree in Ottawa.

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Social Work

Carleton University

Our accredited master’s program in Social Work from Carleton University prepares students for leadership roles in their communities and in the profession.
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Child and Youth Care

Algonquin College

This three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program prepares students to develop and implement a wide range of prevention, intervention and treatment strategies to facilitate positive change in children, youth and their families.
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Social Work

Carleton University

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a four-year Honours degree at Carleton University that places strong emphasis on the interactions between people and their environments.
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Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership

Carleton University

Our Master’s and Diploma programs in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership prepare graduates to be innovators and leaders in charities, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, social enterprises, philanthropic foundations, development offices, and in the governments, financial institutions and businesses that interact with them.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Social Work

Social Work degrees teach students how to improve the well-being and life-quality of vulnerable groups like children, youths, homeless people, or minorities. Social Work studies employ theories from Sociology, Education, Psychology, as well as knowledge of public laws. Students learn how to support people in need of help and how to empower them to take action and solve the problems they face.

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