Through Trent’s Exploration Year in the Arts, you will spend your first year taking various courses across the Humanities and Social Sciences such as English, History and Philosophy, Media Studies, Business, Anthropology and Global Development Studies. You can also explore courses across the Sciences too. Discover new subjects, build on your strengths, and earn credits toward your degree while taking the time to find the academic path that’s right for you.
- Discover where your interests lead by exploring different subjects and areas of study in first year.
- Get guidance along the way from academic advisors who can help you explore B.A. options and plan your degree pathway.
- Stay on track by choosing first-year courses that count toward your degree and keep you on a four-year graduation timeline, before committing to a major.
Start with the freedom to explore your interests before choosing a major. This flexible first-year pathway allows you to sample courses across the Humanities and Social Sciences before selecting your B.A. degree of choice in your second year.
Gain valuable career experience while earning academic credit.
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%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG4U | 70-75% |
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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.
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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.
The Exploration Year gave me the freedom to start in the Arts, where I took a mix of courses in business, history, cultural studies, and psychology. During my first year, I met with my academic advisor and decided Business Administration was the right fit for me.
- Benefit from opportunities to conduct hands-on research alongside leading experts starting as early as your first year.
- Build your skills in a variety of Trent’s world-class facilities and student spaces.
- Interact with renowned professors and expert faculty across the humanities and social sciences.
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s 50+ international partner universities, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures, and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
- Put your learning into practice through hands-on placement experiences in real-world settings, connecting what you learn in the classroom with opportunities to make connections and gain new skills in your field of study.
- Gain professional workplace experience by working within a business or organization on a paid internship, building career-ready skills, making industry connections, and exploring potential career paths.