Canadian Studies
As the first university in the country to establish a Canadian Studies program, Trent is renowned for national and international expertise and leadership in this important field of study.
In this diverse, interdisciplinary program, students develop insight into the life and history of Canada and the role it plays in today’s world.
In small, workshop-based classes, you will build a dialogue with your professors, and examine themes such as culture, art, literature, politics, and the environment, graduating with a greater understanding of the diverse and debated meaning of the Canadian experience.
Students of this well-established program are also eligible for several degree-specific scholarships and awards.
Canadian Studies was born at Trent. Study in the School for the Study of Canada at one of the first universities in the country to establish a Canadian Studies department.
Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Canadian Studies co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
Traditionally there are three co-op work terms of paid employment, each four months long, 35 hours/week, giving students the opportunity to manage well-defined special projects at an organization. With the Canadian Studies co-op, students are encouraged to combine two work terms back-to-back creating an eight-month opportunity with one employer.
- Graduate with 12 months of paid work experience through the four-year coop stream, working in fields such as education, community engagement, arts and culture, media and public relations, public services, and policy, to name a few
- Lead a community-based research project helping museums, not-for-profits, and arts organizations explore a key field question
- Study alongside renowned scholars, including the Canada Research Chair in the Study of Canada’s North who examines the intersection of security, climate, sovereignty, Indigenous community, and stewardship of Canada’s Arctic
- Take advantage of exclusive resource support through the Undergraduate Fund for the Study of Canada
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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%
Program requirements for admittance into co-op:
- Minimum 80% cumulative average
- ENG4U 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.
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