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Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Communication
Communication helps the world work together. It helps people see the world more clearly, and helps to create mutual understanding. At Cape Breton University, students can learn to communicate with efficiency, respect and effectiveness. They leverage their naturally existing communication skills to amplify and expand their other communication-based talents.
Clear and creative communication is critically important for safe, stable communities and workplaces. Cape Breton University offers the only communication major in the Maritimes.
The theories and skills learned in Cape Breton University's program are essential for successful careers, healthy relationships and the development of a deep understanding of communication and its functions in society.
Possible Career Paths:
- Public relations/corporate communication
- Social work
- Human resources
- Community leadership
- Teaching
- Multimedia industries
*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.
Requirements
Listed below are the documents required to apply for this course.
Grade 12
65.0 %
Total: 6.5
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Listening
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Total: 80.0
Reading
20.0
Writing
20.0
Listening
20.0
Speaking
20.0
Total: 59.0
Reading
50.0
Writing
50.0
Listening
50.0
Speaking
50.0
Total: 120.0
Reading
0.0
Writing
0.0
Listening
0.0
Speaking
0.0
For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicants may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant‘s level of English proficiency.
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