Social Work (BSW) at MUN: Admission Average
Memorial University of Newfoundland · St. John's, NL
What average do you need for Social Work (BSW) at MUN?
Social Work (BSW) at Memorial University of Newfoundland typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #9 of 14 MUN programs by admission average.
Strong community connections across NL.
How competitive is it?
Of the 10 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 5 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 89% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Social Work at other universities
- Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Manitoba – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Regina – mid-to-high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 70s-80s
- University of Windsor – high 70s-80s
- University of Calgary – high 70s-low 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 70s
- York University – high 70s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- Volunteer or community experience (valued)
First-year courses
- Introduction to Social Work
- Human Development
- Social Policy
- Field Placement Preparation
- Research Methods
These are typical for Social Work (BSW) programs across Canada. About the Social Work (BSW) degree
After a Social Work (BSW) degree
Social Work (BSW) usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Social Worker (RSW) – $50,000 to $90,000
- School Counsellor – $60,000 to $100,000
- Indigenous social work is a critical and growing specialisation - U of M has particularly strong Indigenous program connections.
- The MSW (2 years post-BSW) is required for clinical social work and significantly increases earning potential.
- Field placements are extensive - you will be working with real clients from early in the program.
Applying to MUN
Memorial University of Newfoundland offers affordable tuition - about $6,750 per year for Canadian students (rates frozen for 2026-27). Memorial is a comprehensive research university with world-class ocean sciences, engineering (particularly offshore and ocean engineering), medicine, and social sciences programs. St. John's is a vibrant, uniquely cultural city that consistently surprises students from away. The offshore oil and gas industry provides exceptional engineering co-op placements.
Memorial University of Newfoundland is in St. John's, NL, was founded in 1925 and has about 19,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,750 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Memorial's tuition (~$6,750/yr for Canadian students) rose from its old ~$3,000 level in 2022 but remains well below most other Atlantic Canadian universities.
- The offshore engineering and ocean sciences programs are world-class and provide exceptional co-op placements with oil and gas companies.
- St. John's has a uniquely vibrant arts and music scene for its size - George Street is legendary.
Other MUN programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s + MCAT + interview
- Ocean & Naval Arch. Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Nursing (BN) – high 80s
- Ocean Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Folklore – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s
- Pharmacy (PharmD) – high 80s-low 90s