Bachelor of Social Work Programs
Applications open Oct. 1, 2026
I have a high school diploma
Direct entry is a four-year full-time program for available at our Calgary campus. For the first two years of study, you will be completing both social work and non-social work courses. The final two years you will take primarily social work courses both online and on campus.
I have at least two years of university experience or an undergraduate degree
Two program options recognize your prior learning and accelerate your path to a professional social work credential. Our Blended BSW is a full-time program completed in 20 months, on campus and online. Our fully Online BSW is a full-time program completed in 24 months.
I have an Alberta Social Work Diploma
Our fully Online BSW program recognizes your prior learning and accelerates your path to a professional social work credential. It is a full-time program completed in 24 months. The courses are delivered online, in real time.
I am a UCalgary student wanting to change my program
Change of Program applications are available for existing University of Calgary undergraduate students wishing to transfer into another degree program.
International student? Check program eligibility for a post-graduate work permit