BA

Philosophy

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,933CAD
  • Start date
    Sep, Jan, May

Program overview

What Cape Breton University says about their program:

Take one step onto the breathtaking shores of Cape Breton Island and you’ll instantly realize this is a place where philosophy and nature come together to create a unique learning environment. CBU’s modern facilities and accessible faculty make every day a valuable learning experience. Students from more than 40 countries around the world come to learn the lessons they need to plot their path into the future.

Philosophy at CBU helps you create a customized compass for navigating the intellectual, ethical and emotional complexities of life. Engaging philosophically with the world around you can provide a sense of overall direction which is essential for personal, social and professional growth. In the process, students benefit from exceptional training in the art of logical reasoning.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Students must be at least 16 years of age to apply to study at CBU
  • An overall average of 65% is required for all students applying to most CBU credit programs based on high school performance. Additional requirements may apply to specific programs

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completed a Bachelor degree at an accredited university
  • Obtained an overall undergraduate average of B or higher, and must have included two mathematics/statistics courses with B+ grades

English requirements

  • TOEFL iBT

    80 (with no individual score below 20)

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no bands lower than 6.0)

  • CAEL

    60

  • MELAB

    85

  • Duolingo English Test

    120/125

  • Pearson Test of English

    59 (with no individual score below 50)

Duolingo English Test score of 120 for undergraduate programs, diplomas and certificates. Score of 125 for Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Education and post-baccalaureate diplomas Please note that some programs have different language requirements other than the requirements noted below.

English waivers

  • If you have completed at least two years in a secondary school (as recognized by CBU) or have completed at least 30 credit hours (or equivalent) at a post-secondary institution (as recognized by CBU) where English is the primary language of instruction, you are not required to submit a language score. Official documentation will be required to confirm this period of study was in English.

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Additional requirements may apply to specific programs
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    CAD$21,933 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    CAD$24,645 per year

Funding

Major Entrance Scholarships

  • Chancellor’s

    Total amount CAD$30,000 (CAD$7,500 yearly)

  • President’s

    Total amount CAD$20,000 (CAD$5,000 yearly)

  • Deans’

    Total amount CAD$10,000 (CAD$2,500 yearly)

  • Fitzgerald

    Total amount CAD$20,000 (CAD$5,000 yearly)

  • Schwartz

    Total amount CAD$14,000 (CAD$3,500 yearly)

  • W.M. Reid

    Total amount CAD$11,500 (CAD$4,000 and CAD$2,500 yearly)

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