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Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (3 year bachelor's degree)

Cape Breton University

1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Canada

39596

Last updated: 16/04/2025
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About Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (3 year bachelor's degree)

Students from around the world come to Cape Breton University to partake in a participatory and experiential curriculum. This enables students to engage with their communities and familiarize themselves with a workplace environment.

The BACS degree is highly flexible, with a wide range of opportunities for academic specialization as well as highly specific focused degrees in different areas of study. The program is a process-oriented, experiential degree program that prepares students for the job market. The core community studies courses are focused on problem-solving, critical thinking, community-based research and work placements.

Possible Career Paths:

  • Law enforcement
  • Social worker
  • Counsellor
  • Public administration
  • Community organizations

*Please note: Cape Breton is implementing a Tuition Deposit Policy. The Tuition Deposit Policy will take effect for all applicants starting with the January 2024 application. Students who receive an offer to study at Cape Breton University will be required to make a nonrefundable tuition deposit of a minimum of $2,500 to confirm their seat in the program. If a student does not confirm their seat, CBU cannot guarantee a spot will be available at registration time.

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Program Level
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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3 Year Bachelor's Degree Including A Work Placement
Cost of Living
$20,635.00 CAD / Year
Gross Tuition
$18,090.00 CAD / First Year
Application Fee
$80.00 CAD

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