- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 4 year Bachelor Degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreMay 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Law, Politics, and Public Administration
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Average Offer Speed10–15 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
Political science joined to community based learning, covering governance, policy and political institutions with supervised placement in a civic, governmental or advocacy organisation.
Placement is what separates this from a conventional politics degree. Students sit inside the organisations they study, and in a small province those organisations are accessible in a way that would be impossible in Toronto or Vancouver.
The field of study rule does not reach Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Political Science, since degree programmes are exempt and no CIP code verification applies. Undergraduate study such as Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Political Science 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 Political Science in writing before you pay any deposit.
Entry is Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 65 percent, and the English requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6 for Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Political Science. Tuition for Bachelor of Arts Community Studies in Political Science 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 Political Science 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 Community Studies in Political Science, 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:
- Constituency and Community Liaison: elected offices
- Policy and Programme Officer: municipal government
- Advocacy Coordinator: campaigning organisations
- Community Engagement Officer: public consultation roles
- Non Profit Programme Manager: civil society organisations
- Research Officer: policy and governance projects
Reality check: municipal and community level politics is where international graduates can actually work, since many senior public service streams restrict entry by status.
About Cape Breton University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #2467
- Reference No.
- O19391556824
