Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts & Science
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- Bachelor of Arts & Science (B.A.S.)
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- Peterborough
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- Paid Co-op Available
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- Fall & Winter & Summer
- Humanities & Social Sciences (Arts)
At a glance:
- Degree Bachelor of Arts & Science (B.A.S.)
- Campus Peterborough
- Work Experience Paid Co-op Available
- Program is Offered Fall & Winter & Summer
- Study Options Part time/Full time
- OUAC Codes RAC - Peterborough RAU - Peterborough co-op
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The Trent Advantage
Build a degree as distinctive as your interests, combining arts and science with more program combinations than any other degree at Trent.
Explore your interest in the intersections between arts and science through hands-on learning in interactive labs and engaging discussions with faculty experts and fellow students. Pair Biology with History, Psychology with Sociology, or Philosophy with Physics to examine complex issues including healthcare, climate change, human rights and law.
- Take the lead on your own research in the Arts & Science Colloquium, applying perspectives and approaches from across disciplines.
- Gain experience beyond the classroom through opportunities including a paid co-op, placement, internship, thesis, or community-based research project.
- Prepare for what comes next with an interdisciplinary foundation that prepares you for graduate studies and professional programs including medicine, dentistry, education and law.
- Combine your degree with Trent's Medical Professional Stream to gain a competitive edge in advancing your education in a professional medical program
Program Possibilites
Add an Option to your Bachelor of Arts & Science degree to explore an additional area of interest
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Pre-Medical Studies
Medicine, dentistry, veterinary and pharmacy – just a few professional programs that require individuals to have a well-rounded background in the physical sciences and life sciences, as well as the social sciences and humanities. This option will help prepare you for a future in a medical profession and will give you a significant advantage when it comes time to prep for examinations like the MCAT or DAT.
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Health & Medical Humanities
Learn about arts-based approaches to health, what it takes to make good ethical decisions in a medical context, and how the arts influence and are influenced by cultural views on health and wellness. This option encourages students to make connections between how we imagine health, illness, and disabilities and our lived experiences of them. Complete this option and be prepared for a wide range of health-related and caring professions in public health, bioethics, arts-based therapies, pharmaceutical sales, medical insurance, health communication, health administration, and health law.
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Digital Humanities
Electronic media has become an integral part of how we view and explore the world. Through this new option you will bring a human-centred perspective to the innovations that continue to transform our shared digital landscape.
Working alongside Trent’s world-renowned faculty, including Canada Research Chairs, you will gain a deeper understanding of how digital tools are applied to solve research problems, and how research within the humanities impacts developments in the digital world.
Career experience while you learn
Every Bachelor of Arts & Science student has a guaranteed route to paid, credited experience before they graduate.
Paid Co-op Available
- Graduate with paid work experience completing three 12–16-week work terms in the summer of years two and three, and the fall of year four, all as part of your four-year degree.
- Work in fields such as health, business, education, tourism, arts and culture, community development, and social services, to name a few.
Research Opportunities
- Conduct independent research through the Arts & Science Colloquium or contribute to on-campus initiatives such as Trent Active Minds.
- Take your research into the community through a community-based project addressing a challenge identified by a local organization.
- Learn alongside leading researchers in the arts and sciences, including Canada Research Chair in Media, Culture & the Environment, whose work examines the Internet’s carbon footprint.
Study Abroad
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s 50+ international partner universities, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures, and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
Internships
- Gain professional workplace experience by working within a business or organization on a paid internship, building career-ready skills, making industry connections, and exploring potential career paths.
Career Paths
- Doctor
- Scientific Journalist
- Public Policy Analyst
- Teacher
- Filmmaker
In Their Own Words
Offering students a range of learning pathways, including flexible pathways into general arts and science degrees at Trent, means more students can realize their potential and develop the right set of technical and soft skills needed for the profession in which they aim to work.
Dr. Kathryn Norlock
Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
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| ENG4U | 70-75% | 80-85% |
Requirements
Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
Requirements
Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
Requirements
With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Tuition Estimate
Estimate your tuition, ancillary fees, and potential entrance scholarships based on your program, residency status, and academic average.
Tuition
Base Tuition Fee
$6,240.85
Ancillary Fees
Ancillary Fees (non-tuition costs supporting student services, such as athletics, campus safety, college fees, etc.)
$2,122.22
Total:
$ 8,363.07
* The tuition details and scholarships listed are for domestic students only. International applicants should contact the financial aid office directly for equivalent guidance.
Scholarships
If you’re a top scholar with an average of 80% or higher, you qualify to automatically receive an entrance scholarship to Trent. Scholars with 95% or higher? You earn free first-year tuition – no application required.
| Entrance Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
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| 95%+ | $18,241 | $6,241 first year Full Tuition + $4,000 x 3 years |
| 90-94.9% | $12,000 | $3,000 x 4 years |
| 85-89.9% | $8,000 | $2,000 x 4 years |
| 80-84.9% | $6,000 | $1,500 x 4 years |
* Available to Domestic students only. Based on 2026/27 tuition for a general arts and science program
Explore additional funding for domestic and international students
- Hector and Geraldine Elizabeth Gray Scholarships
- George Henry and Jane Laing Howson Scholarship
- Frank and Reata Scott Scholarship