Challenge the way you think about what it means to be human. Discover yourself by learning more about others.
In a rapidly changing world, developing and nurturing the skills that make us human — creativity, reason, empathy, communication and cultural understanding — are invaluable no matter the career path you choose. The Humanities and Social Sciences teach us to comprehend the cultures, societies and environments we live in and give us the insight to imagine and create different futures. Trent’s Humanities and Social Sciences programs provide the knowledge foundations, interdisciplinary pathways and experiential learning opportunities you need to make a positive impact in your community, locally and globally.
Humanities & Social Sciences Degree Programs: Choose Your Own Adventure
Pursue your passion and explore what interests you. Choose to major in one area of expertise, or take advantage of Trent’s flexible joint degrees, combining a degree in the Humanities & Social Sciences with a Science program. Gain valuable hands-on work experience through Co-op program streams. Learn more about Humanities & Social Sciences undergraduate programs!
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS |
GRADUATE PROGRAMS |
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Ancient Greek and Roman Studies (co-op available) Arts and Sciences (co-op available) Business Administration (co-op available) Canadian Studies (co-op available) Cultural Studies (co-op available) Criminology (co-op available) Economics (co-op available) English Literature (co-op available) French Studies (co-op available) Gender & Social Justice (co-op available) History (co-op available) Indigenous Environmental Studies (co-op available) Indigenous Studies (co-op available) International Development Studies (co-op available) International Political Economy Media Studies (co-op available) Philosophy (co-op available) Political Studies (co-op available) Sociology (co-op available) |
Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods (M.A.) Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies M.A. Feminist & Gender Studies (Specialization) Interdisciplinary Aging Studies M.A.
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Popular Humanities & Social Sciences Courses
- Archaeozoology
- Anthropology of Animation
- Causes of War
- Cli-Fi: Climate Change Fiction
- Culture and Food
- Environmental Economics
- Food in History
- Gender, Sexualities & the Law
- Gods, Heroes, Monsters
- Green Politics
- Hockey and Canada
- Food in History
- Indigenous Women's Creative Non-Fiction
- Philosophy of Sport & Recreation
- Poverty, Politics & Protest
- Social Work & Aging
- Sociological Perspectives on Homelessness
- Strategic Management
- The Meaning of Life
- Women Warriors and Heroic Mothers
Make A Difference in Your Community
Why wait until graduate school to make your mark? Participate in a community-based research project working directly with local museums, not-for-profits and arts organizations.
Check Out Trent’s current Community-Based Research Projects.
Get Career Boosting Experience
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Gain valuable hands-on work experience through Co-op program streams
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Take advantage of several internship opportunities within one or more of your chosen majors
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Accomplish hundreds of hours of hands-on professional work experience, with internships at corporate and not-for-profit organizations
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Travel the world performing field work or participate in a study abroad program
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Give your acting chops a try in a theatre production or ancient Greek play
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Create a portfolio of your own work: write zines, compose music, code video games, report the news, program radio shows, and more
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Get your hands dirty on a global scale through Trent’s international archaeological field schools
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Develop your Nishnaabemowin, Cree or Mohawk language skills.
Did You Know?
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92.01% of Humanities students find employment within 6 months of earning their degree, and on average earn $44,511 two years after graduation.
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89.89% of Social Sciences students find employment within 6 months of earning their degree, and on average earn $47,176 two years after graduation.
Source: Ontario University Graduate Survey 2022
Where can Humanities & Social Sciences at Trent take you?
Check out these successful recent alumni!
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Katlyn Jones |
Jen Macdonald |
Aneeza Fuad |
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Curator and Manager, the Uxbridge Historical Center (B.A., Anthropology and Forensic Science ’16) |
Communications & Donor Services Manager, Habitat for Humanity (B.A., International Development Studies ’15) |
Operations Coordinators, Liberal Party of Canada (B.A., Political Studies and Public Policy ’16) |
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Emma Hale |
Timothy Lam |
Hannah Abrahamse |
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Artistic Administrator, 4th Line Theatre (B.A., Gender and Social Justice Studies ’18) |
VP of Finance and Corporate Development, Noblegen Inc. (B.B.A., Accounting and Finance ‘12) |
Digital Production Assistant, CBC (B.A., English, Cultural Studies ’17) |
“I’ve had the opportunity to have one of my papers published, thanks to one of my professors. They really help give you a portfolio that you can work with after graduation that other places might not offer.”
— Joshuah White '18, Media Studies & Cultural Studies student
“Trent puts you out into the field, and you apply everything that you’re taught. Not only that but you get direction from [professionals] who show you what to do on the job, teaching and mentoring you to put the theories you’ve learned into action.”
— Vipin Chandra Narra '17, Business Administration student