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From ancient history to today’s most pressing issues, you can explore the past, present, and future of humanity through Trent’s renowned Arts & Humanities programs.
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These wide-ranging disciplines, from Anthropology and Archaeology to Philosophy and Global Development, help you understand the cultures, societies and environments we live in. At Trent, you have plenty of options to combine  programs in different subjects for a truly interdisciplinary education that gives you a competitive career edge after graduation.

Along the way, you’ll also gain valuable real-world experience through our paid co-op, research projects, internships, and even the opportunity to go global by studying abroad.  

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Careers in Arts & Humanities

No matter the career path you choose, an Arts & Humanities education at Trent is rooted in creativity, reason, empathy, communication, and cultural understanding. These are invaluable skills for your personal and professional growth and will prepare you for a career in many different industries. 

You can use your degree as a stepping stone to further education in technology, health, or business, where your Arts & Humanities background will give you an advantage in understanding and empathizing with colleagues, customers, and clients.

Career Paths

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Degrees & Specializations

In the Arts & Humanities, you can choose a major, pursue a specialization for a more focused education in a particular area, or explore joint major options combining arts, sciences, and professional programs. 

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Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
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Arts & Science
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Arts (Honours)
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Bachelor of Arts & Science/Medical Sciences: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree
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Business and Arts
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Canadian Studies (Diploma)
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English (Public Texts) M.A.
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English Literature
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French & Francophone Studies
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Gender & Social Justice
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History
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History M.A.
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Interdisciplinary Social Research Ph.D.
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