Cultural Studies
The only program of its kind in Canada, Cultural Studies at Trent provides a platform for you to explore both theoretical and practical paths into visual arts, media, film, theatre, and music.
In this program you are encouraged to think and do, through a wide range of courses (everything from Narrative & Performance to Game Studies) as well as opportunities to practice your skills and creativity. Study with leading experts examining topics like science fiction, the history of television, or the evolution of pop music.
You can also participate in applied workshops, such as photography, drawing, podcasting, music composition, fashion, and game design.
Accelerated Masters
Fast-track your education, by earning your Master’s degree in Cultural Studies in only 12-20 months of graduating from your Honours B.A.
In this program, the only one of its kind in Canada, explore both theoretical and practical paths into visual arts, media, film, theatre, and music.
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 Cultural 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 Cultural Studies co-op, students are encouraged to combine two work terms back-to-back creating an eight-month opportunity with one employer.
- Accelerate your career through the co-op stream, featuring 12 months of paid work experience built into your four-year degree over three full-time work terms, working with businesses, arts organizations, museums or cultural institutions
- Lead your own research project through the fourth-year honours thesis, diving into a topic of study with the mentorship and supervision of expert professors
- Apply for the Peter Gzowski Internship in Radio Production, learning and working in radio programming at CBC Radio in Toronto
- Volunteer for a campus media organization like Trent Radio, and get course credit for the experience
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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:
- A minimum 80% overall final average
- ENG4U with a minimum average 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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