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Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Philosophy

Cape Breton University · Sydney
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada ★ 4.8 #2467 world
✓ PGWP eligible ✓ No interview ✓ Loan friendly
Level
4-Year Bachelor Degree
Duration
4 year Bachelor Degree
Open intakes
Off-shoreMay 2027, Sep 2027
Field
History and Philosophy
Institution
Public University
Offer speed
Average Offer Speed10–15 days
Next deadline
2026-09-01

Program overview

Philosophical study in ethics, logic and social and political philosophy, combined with community based learning that puts ethical reasoning to work in real organisational settings.

The Bachelor of Arts Community Studies route into philosophy reflects a degree structure that Cape Breton University originated and that does not exist in this form at most Canadian universities. Applied to {subject}, it joins the academic major to community based learning, supervised field placement and a practical service component, so graduates leave with documented community work in philosophy alongside the subject knowledge itself.

As a degree level award, Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Philosophy carries no field of study restriction, which removes the CIP code check that non degree applicants must complete. Undergraduate study such as Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Philosophy 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 Community Studies in Philosophy in writing before you pay any deposit.

The stated bar is Grade 12 / High School with 65 percent, and the English profile required is IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6 for Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Philosophy. Tuition for Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Philosophy 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 Community Studies in Philosophy application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.

What it costs per year · indicative

Tuition feeC$18,090₹11,03,490
Living cost (est.)C$17,865
Application feeC$80
Total / yearC$35,955₹21,93,255/yr

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?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
65%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

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: As a degree level award, Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Philosophy carries no field of study restriction, which removes the CIP code check that non degree applicants must complete.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa provides the institution designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
59 overall
R 50L 50W 50S 50
TOEFL
80 iBT
R 20L 20W 20S 20
Duolingo
120 overall
R 120L 120W 120S 120

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:

  • Ethics and Governance Officer: organisations and public bodies
  • Policy Analyst: social and community policy
  • Programme Coordinator: values driven organisations
  • Advocacy Officer: rights and justice organisations
  • Research Assistant: applied ethics projects
  • Law School Candidate: a strong preparation route

Reality check: philosophy plus placement answers the standard objection to the subject, so students should make sure the placement produces concrete deliverables they can describe at interview.

About Cape Breton University

Type
University
Ownership
Public
Rating
★ 4.8
World rank
#2467
Reference No.
O19391556824

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