Joint Majors
Graduate with a unique set of expertise through Trent’s joint major degree pathway.
Joint major students at Trent describe the experience as the best of both worlds as you are able to take courses across the arts, sciences, and our professional programs.
Want to see more representation in our governments? Pair a Political Studies degree with Gender & Social Justice.
Want to immerse yourself in today’s technology? Couple Media Studies with Computer Systems.
With nearly limitless program combinations, you can choose a path that reflects your personal interests and career ambitions.
Popular Joint Majors
At Trent, you have the flexibility to combine nearly any two programs of your choice. To help you narrow it down, here’s a list of some of our most popular combinations:
- Media Studies & Psychology
- Biology & Psychology
- Environmental Studies & Biology
- Child & Youth Studies & Psychology
- Geography & Canadian Studies
- Economics & Philosophy
- Computer Science & Economics
- English & Politics
Explore other popular joint major combinations within our professional programs like Business Administration and Forensic Science.
The Trent Joint Major Advantage
- Experience the ease of combining programs across the arts and sciences and Trent's one of-a-kind professional programs
- Receive academic advising to support you throughout your joint major degree
Create a unique educational focus based on your passions and interests, with an interdisciplinary knowledge base.
- Gain diversity of knowledge that today’s employers are looking for by specializing in two academic disciplines
- Get hands-on experience applying knowledge from your majors through a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities including workshops, field studies, internships, community research projects, and undergraduate research projects
- Pursue scholarship, bursary, and research grant opportunities across more than one academic department to demonstrate your academic excellence and expertise
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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
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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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.
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.
