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Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Communication

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
Media, Journalism, and Communication
Institution
Public University
Offer speed
Average Offer Speed10–15 days
Next deadline
2026-09-01

Program overview

Communication theory and applied practice combined with community based learning, covering public relations, digital media, professional writing and engagement strategy, with placement in a working organisation.

The Bachelor of Arts Community Studies route into communication 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 communication alongside the subject knowledge itself.

The field of study rule does not reach Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Communication, since degree programmes are exempt and no CIP code verification applies. Undergraduate study such as Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Communication 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 Communication in writing before you pay any deposit.

Applicants need Grade 12 / High School with at least 65 percent, together with IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6 for Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Communication. Tuition for Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Communication 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 Communication 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: The field of study rule does not reach Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Communication, 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

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:

  • Communications Officer: community and non profit organisations
  • Public Engagement Coordinator: municipal and civic bodies
  • Social Media and Content Specialist: organisational accounts
  • Campaign Coordinator: advocacy organisations
  • Media Relations Assistant: press and stakeholder work
  • Fundraising Communications Officer: charitable sector

Reality check: the non profit communications market is real and continuously hiring, but it pays below corporate equivalents, so students should decide early which sector they are aiming at.

About Cape Breton University

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

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