- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 4 year Bachelor Degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- History and Philosophy
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Average Offer Speed10–15 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A four year degree in traditional culture: oral narrative, music and song traditions, custom and belief, material culture, and the fieldwork methods used to collect, archive and interpret living cultural practice.
Cape Breton is internationally known for exactly what this degree studies. Gaelic song, fiddle tradition, Mi’kmaq oral culture and Acadian heritage are active local practice rather than archived history, which makes this one of very few places where a folklore student can collect original material within walking distance of the classroom.
No CIP code check applies to Bachelor of Arts in Folklore, because the field of study requirement covers non degree credentials rather than degrees. Undergraduate study such as Bachelor of Arts in Folklore does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility under the rules now in force, which married applicants should factor in from the start. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Bachelor of Arts in Folklore in writing before you pay any deposit.
Entry sits at Grade 12 / High School with 65 percent, with an English requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6 for Bachelor of Arts in Folklore. Tuition for Bachelor of Arts in Folklore is recorded at CAD 18,090 for the year, with a CAD 80 application fee, and the programme runs 7 intake windows across the cycles listed here. Apply Study Visa handles the Bachelor of Arts in Folklore application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 65 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 50; TOEFL iBT 80 total with no section below 20; Duolingo English Test 120.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 80. A non refundable tuition deposit is required to confirm the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: No CIP code check applies to Bachelor of Arts in Folklore, because the field of study requirement covers non degree credentials rather than degrees.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa provides the institution designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Cultural Heritage Officer: museums and heritage sites
- Community Arts Coordinator: festivals and cultural programmes
- Oral History Researcher: archives and documentary projects
- Tourism Interpretation Officer: heritage tourism roles
- Archives Assistant: collections and cataloguing
- Documentary Researcher: media and publishing
Reality check: this is a small specialism where employment comes from demonstrated fieldwork and recordings, so students should build a portfolio of collected material from the first year.
About Cape Breton University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #2467
- Reference No.
- O19391556824
