Overview

The Arts Community Studies degree from Cape Breton University is highly flexible, with a wide range of opportunities for academic specialization, applied learning, as well as highly specific focused degrees in various areas of study. The BACS degree allows students to work within their communities to identify and address existing issues.

Key facts

BACS students are empowered to solve problems through research, and lead interdisciplinary teams to create an impact in the real world.

The BACS degree encourages students to design and build community-based projects with these teams, teaching critical networking and communication skills along the way.

BACS students prepare for their future careers by learning how to effectively create community partnerships to drive change.

What skills will I gain from this program?

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Reflective learning

Workplace experience

Community involvement

Possible Career Paths

Social Work & Counselling

Education

Recreation & Sports Management

Health

Medicine

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Public Administration

Community Organizations

Creative Arts & Art Management

Law Enforcement

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology as a Natural Science

Politics, Law and Social Justice: Canadian Perspectives

Critical Thinking

Psychology as a Human Science

Politics, Law and Social Justice: International Perspectives

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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115

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Canada

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Community Development View 32 other Bachelors in Community Development in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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115

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Other requirements

General requirements

English 12 (academic or advanced)

4 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level courses

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

21940 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21940 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

10340 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10340 CAD per year during 48 months.

Nova Scotia resident: $9,050 per year

Living costs for Sydney

1080 - 1710 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Key facts

What skills will I gain from this program?

Possible Career Paths

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Sydney

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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