- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 4 year Bachelor Degree
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, May 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
Four years covering political theory, Canadian government and politics, comparative politics, international relations and public policy, with research methods and briefing style writing developed alongside the theory.
Nova Scotia offers something larger provinces cannot: a small enough political ecosystem that undergraduates can genuinely reach municipal councils, provincial offices and community organisations for research access and volunteer work, which is how political careers actually begin.
The field of study rule does not reach Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, since degree programmes are exempt and no CIP code verification applies. Undergraduate study such as Bachelor of Arts 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 in Political Science in writing before you pay any deposit.
The academic bar is Grade 12 / High School with 65 percent, and English is set at IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6 for Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Tuition for Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 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 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 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:
- Policy Officer: municipal, provincial and federal bodies
- Public Affairs Assistant: advocacy and government relations
- Constituency and Campaign Staff: elected offices and parties
- Research Analyst: think tanks and consultancies
- Communications Officer: political and civic organisations
- Law School Candidate: a common progression route
Reality check: several Canadian public service streams restrict entry by citizenship or residency, so international graduates should target consultancy, advocacy and corporate government relations where hiring is open.
About Cape Breton University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #2467
- Reference No.
- O19391556824
