The Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) in Anthropology at Cape Breton University is a highly flexible program that offers opportunities for academic specialization, applied learning, and focused study across diverse areas, while empowering students to work directly with their communities to identify and address pressing issues. BACS students are encouraged to solve problems through research and to lead interdisciplinary teams that create meaningful impact in the real world. At CBU, anthropology is a natural fit in a natural wonderland, with Cape Breton offering rich opportunities to study how humans live and interact. Known as the most scientific of the humanities and the most humanistic of the sciences, anthropology explores the human journey through its four sub disciplines: socio cultural, linguistic, physical, and archaeology. As a holistic discipline, it considers this diverse range of topics essential to understanding what it means to be human. Students are challenged to reflect on their own traditions and ways of life while examining alternative perspectives, fostering social sensitivity and a deeper awareness of global human experiences. By combining applied community learning with the intellectual rigor of anthropology.
Career Path
Graduate careers include Anthropologist (socio cultural, linguistic, physical, or archaeological), Museum Curator / Archivist, Archaeological Field Researcher, Ethnographer, Community Development Officer, Cultural Resource Manager, Indigenous Relations Specialist, Non Profit Program Coordinator, International Development Consultant, Policy Analyst (culture, heritage, or social issues), Human Rights Advocate, Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Advisor, Public Administrator, Social Justice Organizer, Secondary School Teacher (with education certification; anthropology is a teachable subject in Nova Scotia), Educational Program Developer, Cultural Liaison Officer, Writer/ournalist (specializing in culture and society). Documentary Researcher.
Post Study Work Visa availability – YES
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Cape Breton University below;
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate (80% Pass in Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
5. Statement of Purpose
6. CV
Cape Breton University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12‑year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre‑sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
