Your personal statement should outline your reason(s) for applying to a professional programme of social work studies, and identify your professional/learning goals and any relevant vocational plans. You are encouraged to refer to personal, volunteer, professional and/or employment experiences that have influenced your understanding of social work and your decision to apply. The Selection Committee advises applicants to include in their personal statements what they have learned from their experiences that has relevance for social work. You are also welcome to provide any other information that you believe will be relevant to the Social Work Department and the University in selecting candidates for the social work programme.

Your personal statement should be approximately 1000-1500 words (3 to 4 pages), typed and double spaced in a standard font (12 pitch).