Cape Breton University
Cape Breton University

1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Psychology

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

On Cape Breton Island, students will find the path to their successful future by discovering today’s world of psychology. With students coming to study at Cape Breton University from over 40 countries around the world, the university's diverse campus of thought leaders set the stage for students' future success.

Psychology courses at Cape Breton University emphasizes the genetic, physiological, sensory, cognitive, personality-based and social structures that mediate behaviour and mental processes. As the science that examines the structure and function of behaviour and mental processes, the university offers relevant programs for today’s world.

Possible Career Paths:

  • Addictions counsellor
  • Clinical psychologist
  • Community researcher
  • Occupational therapist
  • Social worker

*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