The Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) in Sociology at Cape Breton University empowers students to design and implement communitybased projects, building critical networking and communication skills along the way. Through hands on collaboration, students learn how to create effective partnerships that drive meaningful social change. Courses are taught by accessible faculty with diverse research expertise in areas such as family, gender, identity and sexuality, feminist and queer theory, critical pedagogy, environmental sociology, deviance, green criminology, human animal relations, consumption and consumerism, qualitative research methods, sociology of home, and statistical analysis. This breadth of topics provides a distinctive mix of subjects while offering a unified approach to sociological theory. At CBU, students and faculty from different backgrounds, cultures, and societies engage in courses that reflect the diversity of the world we live in. Graduates leave with the confidence, flexibility, and applied skills needed to excel in the job market or pursue graduate studies.
Career Path
Graduate careers include Social Worker (with further professional training), Non Profit Program Coordinator, Community Development Officer, Youth Outreach Worker, Family Support Specialist, Immigration and Settlement Worker, Housing and Homelessness Advocate, Policy Analyst (social, cultural, or environmental policy), Research Associate (government, NGOs, think tanks), Public Affairs Specialist, Demographer, Social Researcher (qualitative and quantitative studies), Corrections and Rehabilitation Officer, Human Resources Specialist, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant, Market Research Analyst, Consumer Behaviour Specialist, Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator, Training and Development Officer.
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.
