Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies

The Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS) degree is a highly flexible program that offers a wide range of opportunities for academic specialization, applied learning, and focused degrees in various areas of study. This program enables students to work within their communities to identify and address existing issues, empowering them to solve problems through research and lead interdisciplinary teams to create an impact in the real world.

Program Overview

The BACS degree encourages students to design and build community-based projects, teaching critical networking and communication skills along the way. Students prepare for their future careers by learning how to effectively create community partnerships to drive change.

Admission Requirements

• General Requirements for High School Graduates:
  • English 12 (academic or advanced)
  • 4 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level courses
• International students must meet specific admission requirements based on their country of origin.
• Transfer students must be in good academic standing at their current or previous institution and meet the general admissions requirements for the program.

Program Types and Duration

• Degree: Undergraduate
• Duration: 3 years or 4 years

Fields of Study

• Arts, Social Sciences & Culture

Tuition and Fees

The estimated tuition fees for the BACS program are as follows: | TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | TOTAL SEMESTER(S) | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3 Year Bachelor of Arts, Community Studies (BACS) | 90 | 6 | $27,675.30 | $32,352.30 | $68,124.30 | | 4 Year Bachelor of Arts, Community Studies (BACS) | 120 | 8 | $36,900.40 | $43,136.40 | $90,832.40 |

Areas of Study and Sample Courses

The core community studies courses focus on problem-solving, critical thinking, community-based research, and work placements.

Skills Gained

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Reflective learning
• Workplace experience
• Community involvement

Possible Career Paths

• Social Work & Counselling
• Education
• Recreation & Sports Management
• Health
  • Medicine
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
• Public Administration
• Community Organizations
• Creative Arts & Art Management
• Law Enforcement

Unique Features

The BACS degree offers a unique experiential education with volunteer or work placements built into the core of the program. CBU also provides an easy destination for transfer students, with articulation agreements with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) and other Canadian colleges. In some areas of study, it is possible to complete a three-year BACS degree entirely online.