- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 4 year Bachelor Degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027
- Field
- History and Philosophy
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Average Offer Speed10–15 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
The four year arts degree with structured paid co-operative education work terms built into the programme, alternating academic study with employment in roles related to the student’s field.
For an arts degree the co-op structure changes the graduate conversation completely. Instead of explaining what a humanities degree taught them, graduates point at documented Canadian work experience, employer references and a track record of delivery, which is the single strongest advantage this route offers over the standard arts pathway.
Degrees are exempt from the field of study requirement, and Bachelor of Arts with Co-op is one, so the CIP verification step does not arise. Undergraduate study such as Bachelor of Arts with Co-op 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 with Co-op 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 with Co-op. Tuition for Bachelor of Arts with Co-op is recorded at CAD 18,090 for the year, with a CAD 80 application fee, and the programme runs 6 intake windows across the cycles listed here. Apply Study Visa handles the Bachelor of Arts with Co-op 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: Degrees are exempt from the field of study requirement, and Bachelor of Arts with Co-op is one, so the CIP verification step does not arise.
- 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:
- Co-op Placement Student: paid work terms during the degree
- Communications Coordinator: often with the co-op employer
- Policy and Programme Assistant: government and agencies
- Project Coordinator: delivery support roles
- Human Resources Assistant: people and administration teams
- Research Assistant: applied and community research
Reality check: co-op placements are applied for competitively rather than allocated automatically, and students who start preparing in first year secure the better terms.
About Cape Breton University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #2467
- Reference No.
- O19391556824
