- Level
- 3-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 3 year Bachelor Degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Sociology and Psychology
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Average Offer Speed10–15 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A three year psychology degree covering developmental, cognitive, social and biological psychology, abnormal psychology and research methods, with statistical training running alongside the content throughout.
The three year structure is the point worth understanding. It reaches a Canadian bachelor’s degree faster and cheaper than a four year route, which suits students who intend to work after graduating, while those aiming at graduate psychology should compare it against the honours option since research supervision matters for admission.
The field of study rule does not reach Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, since degree programmes are exempt and no CIP code verification applies. Undergraduate study such as Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 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 Psychology in writing before you pay any deposit.
Admission requires Grade 12 / High School at 65 percent or above, alongside IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6 for Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Tuition for Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 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 Psychology 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: The field of study rule does not reach Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, since degree programmes are exempt and no CIP code verification applies.
- 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:
- Mental Health Support Worker: community and clinical settings
- Human Resources Assistant: recruitment and people roles
- Research Assistant: university and applied research projects
- Behaviour Support Worker: education and disability services
- Case Worker: social services organisations
- Graduate Study: the essential step toward professional practice
Reality check: psychology is a licensed profession in Canada and this three year degree is the first stage only, so students planning clinical work should map the full graduate route before enrolling.
About Cape Breton University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #2467
- Reference No.
- O19391556824