African Studies
Africa is a continent of great historical and contemporary global importance. Gain international experience and deepen your understanding of international development by living, studying, and working abroad in a third-world country through Trent’s respected Trent-in-Ghana program.
Graduating students who have fulfilled the requirements for an Honours degree in International Development Studies may apply for a Specialization in African Studies, if they have successfully completed the following credits from area studies and the Ghana year abroad program:
- 5.0 credits from IDST 2401H, 2402H, 3010Y, 3401H, 3402H, 3770Y, 3781Y (3780Y), 3790Y, 3800D, or HIST 4410Y
Note
- No more than 1.0 credit from HIST-IDST 2401H, 2402H, 3401H, or 3402H may satisfy the Category B requirement for the Honours program in International Development Studies.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Gain an immediate sense of how development theory applies in practice through classes and field trips
- Build your intercultural communication skills and in-depth knowledge of another society through cultural immersion
- Complete a field placement and gain work experience in an area that is directly related to your interests and career objectives.
Career Paths:
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Career Opportunities
- Humanitarian Program Officer
- Government Relations Specialist
- Non-Governmental Organization Development Officer
- Entrepreneur
- International Aid Worker
- Journalist
- Teacher
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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