Undergraduate
Economics
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- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
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- Peterborough
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- Paid Co-op Available
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- Fall & Winter & Summer
- Business & Management
At a glance:
- Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Campus Peterborough
- Work Experience Paid Co-op Available
- Program is Offered Fall & Winter & Summer
- Study Options Part time/Full time
- OUAC Codes REC - Peterborough B.A. REP - Peterborough B.A. co-op RBY - Peterborough B.Sc. RBZ - Peterborough B.Sc. co-op
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The Trent Advantage
Build expertise in economic analysis, data-driven decision-making, and public policy through a flexible B.A. (arts) or B.Sc. (science) degree with hands-on industry experience.
At Trent, you'll learn how to analyze the forces that influence businesses, governments, financial institutions, and global markets. Using real economic data, statistical analysis, and economic modelling, you'll develop the skills to evaluate complex issues such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth, public policy, and international trade.
- Choose a B.A. or B.Sc. degree pathway, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals.
- Hands-on experience working with economic data, statistical analysis, and economic modelling to understand and solve complex economic challenges.
- Placements, internships, and paid co-op opportunities that provide practical experience in research, policy, finance, and public service.
- Direct faculty mentorship and small-group learning that support deeper discussion and individualized academic growth.
- Career-ready analytical and problem-solving skills valued across business, government, finance, consulting, and policy sectors.
Program Possibilites
Add an Option to your Economics degree to explore an additional area of interest
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Leadership
What does it mean to be a leader? How does one learn to lead? In this option you will learn all about the importance of building relationships and directing people to work together to achieve common goals and objectives. With opportunities to learn from Trent University’s Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, and take courses from across disciplines, you will develop comprehensive perspectives on leadership and earn a formal designation that signals your leadership capacity to future employers.
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Marketing
Enhance your business acumen by gaining a basic understanding of core concepts and marketing principles in addition to learning the fundamentals of business, advertising, market research and beyond.
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Global Power & Politics
The most urgent political problems of our time pose fundamental moral problems that require not only goodwill and commitment, but a deep understanding of the mechanisms of global power and politics. This option is designed to enable you to develop a critical understanding of the formal, informal, visible and hidden structures of power in the global age and the mechanisms that propel global power and politics.
Career experience while you learn
Every Economics 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 after second year and in the winter term and summer of your third year, all as part of your four-year degree.
- Work in accounting, banking, financial analysis, investment advising and related fields.
Research Opportunities
- Create solutions to pressing economic issues by leading a research project using industry standard economic modelling tools.
- Make a local impact through the Trent Community Research Centre, where you can work with local organizations to conduct research, strategic planning, and community-development projects for course credit.
Field Schools and Hands-On Courses
- Take a hands-on approach to economics and data science, using software like Python to explore data processing and visualization, data analysis, economic modelling, and machine learning.
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.
Placements
- Complete at least 100 hours of hands-on work experience with a local organization in your final year and graduate with practical knowledge and valuable professional connections in the economics industry.
Internships
- Paid internships of 6, 8, or 12 months that allow you to build professional experience before graduation.
Career Paths
- Chartered Accountant
- Commodity Analyst/Trader
- Public Policy Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Media Buyer
In Their Own Words
A degree in Economics also teaches a basic set of skills that can be used to dissect, analyze, and interpret the interplay of major factors within complex systems.
Brad Groenenberg '09
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 MHF4U for B.Sc. | 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
- Maurice J. Boote Scholarship
- William B. Common, QC, LLD Memorial Prize
- Christopher Michael Prize
- Harold F. VanDusen Prize