Bachelor Of Arts Community Studies - Mi'kmaq Studies

Academic Requirements

For students interested in the Bachelor of Arts Community Studies program, the following Academic Requirements must be met:

• General Requirements for High School Graduates:
  • English 12 (academic or advanced)
  • 4 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level courses
• International Students:
  • Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
  • Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Secondary School Graduation Certificate)
• Transfer Students:
  • Must be in good academic standing at your current/previous institution.
  • Must meet the general admissions requirements (or the post-secondary equivalent) for the program.

The application deadlines for the program are as follows:

• Canadian Students: December 15, 2024 (for Winter 2025)
• International Students:
  • April 15, 2025 (for Fall 2025)
  • April 15, 2026 (for Fall 2026)

It is advisable to apply as soon as possible to ensure a smooth admission process. For any clarification and support regarding the Academic Requirements, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

The majority of programs at Cape Breton University are taught in English. Therefore, students need to demonstrate strong English communication, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing skills to succeed in their studies.

If your first language is not English, you will need to provide documentation to show that you meet CBU’s English language proficiency requirements. Below are the accepted English language tests and their respective minimum score requirements:

• TOEFL iBT (and iBT Home Edition): minimum overall score of 80 with no score below 20.
• IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
• CAEL: minimum score of 60.
• MELAB: minimum score of 85.
• Pearson PTE (Academic): minimum overall score of 59 with no score below 50.
• CanTEST: minimum score of 4.5 (reading & listening) and 4.0 (writing).
• Duolingo English Test: minimum score of 120 with no score below 105 for undergraduate programs, diplomas, and certificates. Minimum score of 125 with no score below 110 for Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Education, and Post-baccalaureate diplomas.

Official test scores should be included with your application or sent directly to Cape Breton University from the testing language body.

If you have completed at least two years in a secondary school or have completed at least 30 credit hours at a post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction, you are not required to submit a language score. However, official documentation will be required to confirm this.

In all cases, Cape Breton University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before granting permission to register in academic courses.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.