Cape Breton University
Cape Breton University

1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Political Science

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Students from across the global and political spectrum come to Cape Breton University for a chance to make a real impact in the world around them. When students study political science at Cape Breton University, they learn from more than books. Students are learning from a rich environment shaped by local, national and global politics.

Cape Breton University's accessible professors are highly qualified and dedicated professionals. Some are authors of respected books, journal articles and research studies. Others are engaged as leaders in local, national and international activities that shape political science education. Their goal is the same as students': to help them obtain an enhanced understanding of the subjects that will help pave their path to success.

The political science program at Cape Breton University responds to the issues of the time. Cape Breton University's Department of L‘nu, Political, and Social Studies offers a variety of courses in the fields of Canadian law, international law, social justice, public policy, public administration, international relations and political theory.

*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.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Literacy

105

Conversation

105

Comprehension

105

Production

105

Program Intakes

Open date

October 15, 2025

Submission deadline

April 15, 2026

Open date

May 1, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

Open date

November 12, 2026

Submission deadline

March 15, 2027

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$80 CAD

Application fee

$18090 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

International Medical Plan Fees: $1,283 per year
Ancillary Fees: $764.30 per year