Overview

The Legal Studies programme at Cape Breton University offers courses that range from a formal introduction, to more specific and complex overview of the Canadian legal system.

Key facts

Students with a love for law will thrive in the legal studies concentration, gaining a perspective that allows them to better appreciate the importance of fundamental skills. You’ll be encouraged to explore a number of legal topical areas that are directly related to the business sector, but also relate to personal and private life activities.
What skills will I gain from this program?

Understand how the legal system works; different levels of courts and how the courts interact; roles of the various participants in the Canadian justice system.

Identify and find information to aid in the understanding of legal questions.

Explore the practical aspects of legal situations to enable avoidance and response management techniques.

Develop research skills that assist both in future legal studies and the legal profession.

Argument development and presentation skills.

Management of legal risks for personal, professional and business life activities.

Personal confidence to understand and respond to legal matters.
Possible Career Paths
Lawyer

Manager

Tax Analyst Specialist

Banking

Government Position

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Law

Legal Research

Administrative Law

Employment/Labour Law

Criminal Law

Health Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Canada

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 67 other Bachelors in Legal Studies 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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80

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

English 12 (academic or advanced)

Math 12 (academic or advanced)

3 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level courses

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

90832 CAD / year

≈ 90832 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

36900 CAD / year

≈ 36900 CAD / year

Additional Details

Other province students: $41,320.80

Living costs

Sydney

Canada

1080 - 1710 CAD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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