Undergraduate
Law & Arts / Law & Business: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree
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- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
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- Peterborough & Durham GTA
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- Fall
- Law & Justice
At a glance:
- Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
- Campus Peterborough Durham GTA
- Program is Offered Fall
- Study Options Full time
- OUAC Codes RND - Peterborough RNR - Canadian Studies Peterborough RN - Criminology Peterborough RNJ - Cultural Studies Peterborough RNM - Economics Peterborough RNS - English Literature Peterborough RNT - Environmental Resource Studies Peterborough RNU - Gender & Social Justice Peterborough RNG - Geography Peterborough RNV - History Peterborough - Human Rights & Global Justice Peterborough RNI - Indigenous Studies Peterborough RNW - Global Development Studies Peterborough RNL - Media Studies Peterborough RNZ - Philosophy Peterborough RNX - Political Studies Peterborough RNY - Sociology Peterborough RNC - Durham GTA RNE - Communications Durham GTA RNH - Criminology Durham GTA RNN - English Literature Durham GTA RNK - Media Studies Durham GTA RNP - Philosophy Durham GTA RNQ - Sociology Durham GTA
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The Trent Advantage
Study at Trent in Canada and Swansea University in Wales, UK while earning both an undergraduate degree and a law degree in just six years through a unique direct-entry pathway, no LSAT required.
Through Trent's unique partnership with Swansea University in the UK, you can combine an honours degree from Trent in one of 18 arts or business disciplines with a law degree from the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law. Study in Canada and Wales, gain an international perspective on law, and graduate with two degrees in just six years.
- Direct-entry pathway to law school, with no LSAT required.
- Choose from 18 arts and business degree programs at Trent before continuing your legal studies at Swansea University.
- Spend three years studying law in Wales at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, building legal knowledge alongside an international network.
- Return to Trent for your final year, completing Canadian Law courses designed to support preparation for National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) exams.
- Graduate with two degrees in six years: a Trent University B.A. (Honours) or B.B.A. and a Swansea LL.B.
- Join the student law society and benefit from field trips, workshops, and events focused on law and the legal system.
- Make career connections at Traill College, home to the Traill to Law living learning community as well as Trent’s Law Library.
Choose from 18 Trent arts or business degrees
- Business Administration*
- Canadian Studies
- Communications**
- Criminology*
- Cultural Studies
- Economics
- English Literature*
- Environmental & Resource Studies
- Geography
- Gender & Social Justice
- History
- Human Rights
- Indigenous Studies
- Global Development Studies
- Media Studies*
- Philosophy*
- Political Studies
- Sociology*
* Offered at both Peterborough and Trent Durham GTA campuses, with the final year in Peterborough.
** Offered only at Trent Durham GTA with last year of study split between Peterborough and Durham GTA campuses.
Career experience while you learn
Every Law & Arts / Law & Business: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree student has a guaranteed route to paid, credited experience before they graduate.
Research Opportunities
- Experience hands-on legal research at Swansea through the Miscarriage of Justice Project, where you can examine new evidence with the goal of helping overturn unsafe convictions.
- Develop an independent legal research focus through Swansea’s law curriculum, developing a law dissertation or work placement research project.
- Grow your professional network through mentorship and industry events, featuring lawyers and other staff from the Town of Whitby, Legal Aid Ontario, Elm Law, and the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.
Field Schools and Hands-On Courses
- Put your courtroom skills to the test and apply your learning through mock trials and mooting competitions in Canada and the U.K.
- Pursue volunteering and experiential learning opportunities through the Swansea Law Clinic, which places you in a professional environment alongside practicing solicitors and real-world clients.
Study Abroad
- Spend three years studying law at Swansea University in Wales as part of your degree, living and learning in the UK while earning your LL.B. while studying at Swansea’s Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law
- Access its Law Clinic, courtroom facilities, mooting and advocacy opportunities, and can participate in the Miscarriage of Justice Project.
Placements
- Build practical legal experience through placements in Wales with firms such as JCP Solicitors, A&O Shearman, RedKite Solicitors, Darwin Gray, Peter Lynn & Partners, Goldston
- es Solicitors and Pendragon Chambers, or with local and national government.
- Complete a part-time work placement in Canada during your final year with a law firm or the legal department of a business, non-profit organization or government office.
- Trent-Swansea graduate Morgan McEachen completed a placement with Smith Llewelyn Partnership, joining solicitors and clients in court, reviewing legal case files, and shadowing a district judge at Port Talbot Justice Centre.
Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Advisor
- Mediator
- Arbitrator
- Politician
In Their Own Words
I appreciated that there was a clear path forward – two degrees in six years, combined with international travel. This took away a lot of uncertainty and allowed me to focus on enjoying the full experience while maximizing my academic success.
Alexis Rudat ‘17
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%
Program specific requirements:
- Students are required to complete an internal application indicating the intent to continue onto studies at Swansea University. The application will be due in the second year of the your second year of study at Trent
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
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| ENG4U 4U Math for Business | 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
- LLF Awards for Trent/Swansea
- LLF Lawyers Award