- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 4 year Bachelor Degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- History and Philosophy
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Average Offer Speed10–15 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A four year degree in logic, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology and the history of philosophy, built around argument construction, conceptual analysis and the disciplined writing that the subject demands at every stage.
The measurable output here is reasoning under scrutiny. Small seminar cohorts mean positions get defended aloud rather than submitted quietly, and applied ethics modules connect directly to the compliance, policy and governance roles that increasingly recruit philosophy graduates in Canada.
As a degree level award, Bachelor of Arts 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 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 in Philosophy 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 Philosophy. Tuition for Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy 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 Philosophy 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: As a degree level award, Bachelor of Arts 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
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:
- Policy Analyst: ethics and regulatory roles
- Compliance and Ethics Officer: corporate and public sector
- Research Assistant: academic and applied research
- Technical Writer: complex documentation roles
- Law School Candidate: philosophy is among the strongest preparations
- Communications Officer: argument driven writing roles
Reality check: philosophy graduates rarely find jobs titled philosopher, and the ones who convert well are those who can point to the reasoning and writing skill the degree builds rather than the reading list.
About Cape Breton University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #2467
- Reference No.
- O19391556824
