Bachelor of Arts Community Studies - Philosophy

Students can take one step onto the breathtaking shores of Cape Breton Island and they will instantly realize this is a place where philosophy and nature come together to create a unique learning environment. Cape Breton University'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 Cape Breton University helps students create a customized compass for navigating the intellectual, ethical and emotional complexities of life. Engaging philosophically with the world around them 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.

Many of Canada’s top lawyers, writers, business people, and other professionals have undergraduate degrees in philosophy. That means students can trust the skills they learn here to take them well into the future.

*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.