
Academic Departments, Degrees & Programs
Trent offers an impressive range of academically rigorous programs across the arts and sciences, as well as professional and specialty programs, with all the benefits of high-quality research and exemplary teaching within a personal, close-knit community. No wonder Trent has been named Ontario’s #1 primarily undergraduate* university (*according to Maclean’s).
Trent students have exceptional opportunities to learn, interact and attain the highest levels of success. We teach beyond accepted paradigms and knowledge, teaching students how to move past them by challenging the ways that they and others think.
Dr. Leo Groarke, PhD, President & Vice-Chancellor of Trent University
Undergraduate Degree Programs & Specializations Available in Peterborough
- Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
- Specialization in Greek & Latin - Anthropology
- Field School - Belize
- Field School - Ontario - Archaeology
- Specialization in Environmental Archaeology
- Specialization in Mediterranean Archaeology - Arts, Honours
- Bachelor of Arts & Science
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Specialization in Health Sciences - Biology
- Specialization in Conservation Biology
- Specialization in Health Sciences - Biomedical Science
- Business Administration
- Specialization in Accounting
- Specialization in Economics
- Specialization in Entrepreneurship
- Specialization in Ethics and Sustainability
- Specialization in Finance
- Specialization in Human Resource Management
- Specialization in Information Systems and E-Commerce
- Specialization in Marketing and Consumer Culture
- Specialization in Niigaaniiwin: The Art of Leading - Business & Arts
- Business & Science
- Canadian Studies
- Chemical Engineering Dual Degree
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Computing Systems (Co-op)
- Specialization in Computer Science
- Specialization in Data Analytics
- Specialization in Software Engineering - Computing Systems & Physics
- Conservation Biology (Co-op)
- Cultural Studies
- Specialization in Integrated Arts
- Specialization in Literature & Narrative
- Specialization in Film & Media
- Specialization in Culture & Theory - Ecological Restoration (Joint Trent-Fleming program)
- Economics
- Education
- Bachelor of Education
- Indigenous Bachelor of Education
- Teacher Education Stream - English Literature
- Specialization in Literary History - Trent-ESL: English for University
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Geoscience
- Environmental & Resource Science / Studies
- Environmental Science / Studies (B.E.S.S.)
- Financial Analytics
- Forensic Biology
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic Science
- Specialization in Law & Policing - Forensics & Arts
- Forensics & Science
- French Studies
- Specialization in Quebec & Franco-Canadian Studies - Gender & Women's Studies
- Geography
- History
- Human Resources Management (Post-Graduate Certificate)
- Indigenous Environmental Science / Studies
- Indigenous Studies
- Information Systems
- International Development Studies
- Specialization in African Studies
- Specialization in Latin American Studies - International Political Economy
- Joint Major
- Kinesiology
- Law & Arts: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree
- Law & Business: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree
- Marketing & Entrepreneurship (Post-Graduate Certificate)
- Mathematics
- Specialization in Mathematical Finance
- Specialization in Statistics - Mathematical Economics
- Mathematical Physics
- Media Studies
- Medical Professional Stream
- Nursing
- Online Programs
- Philosophy
- Specialization in Ethics - Physics
- Political Studies
- Specialization in Public Policy - Pre-Law Pathways
- Pre-Med Pathways
- Medical School
- Veterinary School - Psychology
- Specialization in Psychological Development - Science, Honours
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Specialization in Criminology & Socio-Legal Studies
- Specialization in Health Sciences - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
- Specialization in Applied Agriculture - Water Science
Undergraduate Degree Programs Available in Durham
- Anthropology
- Arts, Honours
- Bachelor of Arts & Science
- Business Administration
- Specialization in Accounting
- Specialization in Entrepreneurship
- Specialization in Human Resource Management
- Specialization in Information Systems & E-Commerce
- Specialization in Marketing & Consumer Culture - Business & Arts
- Business & Science
- Child & Youth Studies
- Communications (B.A.) / Communications
- Computing Systems (Co-op)
- Teacher Education Stream
- English Literature
- Gender & Women's Studies
- History
- Human Resource Management (Post-Graduate Certificate)
- Joint Majors
- Law & Arts: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree
- Law & Business: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree
- Marketing & Entrepreneurship (Post-Graduate Certificate)
- Media Studies
- Online Programs
- Philosophy
- Policing and Community Well-Being
- Pre-law Pathways
- Pre-Med Pathways
- Medical School
- Veterinary School - Psychology
- Specialization in Psychological Development - Science, Honours
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Specialization in Criminology & Socio-Legal Studies
Professional Programs of Study
- Business Administration
- Environmental Science / Studies
- Forensic Science
- Nursing
- School of Education and Professional Learning
Diploma Programs
Options
- Applied Ethics
- Circumpolar Studies (Online)
- Communications and Critical Thinking (Durham & Peterborough)
- Creative Writing (Durham)
- Education
- Geographical Information Systems
- Global Power & Politics
- Indigenous Reconciliation & Resurgence
- International Development Studies (Durham & Peterborough)
- Languages
- Legal Studies (Durham & Peterborough)
- Linguistics
- Marketing (Durham & Peterborough)
- Planning
- Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Modern Studies
- Theatre Studies
- Visual Arts
Other Programs
- Trent International Program: International Students, Study Abroad
- Trent Community Research Centre
- Kawartha World Issues Centre
- Special Programs and Opportunities including Trent-Fleming Joint Programs
- Degree Completion Options for Students at Ontario Community Colleges
- Trent-Fleming Trail Studies Unit
Graduate Programs Offered at Trent
- Aging Studies Ph.D. / M.A. / M.Sc. Specialization
- Anthropology M.A. (Thesis-based)
- Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods (formerly Applications of Modelling in the Natural &
Social Sciences ) M.A. / M.Sc. (Thesis-based) - Big Data Analytics: Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods M.Sc. (Course-based)
- Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment G. Dip / M.BEMA. (Course-based)
- Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies M.A. (Thesis-based)
- Canadian Studies Ph.D.
- Cultural Studies Ph.D.
- Educational Studies M.Ed. (Thesis-based / Course-based)
- English M.A. (Thesis-based)
- Environmental and Life Sciences (formerly known as Watershed Ecosystems) Ph.D. / M.Sc. (Thesis-based)
- Feminist and Gender Studies Ph.D. / M.A. Specialization
- Financial Analytics: Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods M.Sc. (Course-based)
- Forensic Science M.Sc.F.S. (Course-based)
- History M.A. (Thesis-based)
- Indigenous Studies Ph.D. (Thesis-based)
- Instrumental Chemical Analysis G.Dip / M.ICA. (Course-based)
- Management M.Mgt. (Course-based)
- Materials Science Ph.D. / M.Sc. (Thesis-based)
- Mental Health and Addictions Nursing G. Dip. (Course-based)
- Psychology M.A. / M.Sc. (Thesis-based)
- Sustainability Studies M.A. (Thesis-based)
- Theory, Culture and Politics M.A. (Thesis-based)
- Trent - Queen's (various disciplines) Ph.D. / M.A. / M.Sc. (Thesis-based)