History
One of the most established and versatile university majors, History at Trent immerses you in a variety of political, social, and cultural themes to develop valuable research, analytical, and communication skills.
The flexibility of this program gives you the freedom to customize your education by theme, time period, or location, while also exploring a wide variety of topics in complementary disciplines. Here at Trent you will have the unique opportunity to engage with world-renowned historians who are sought out for their unique expertise in topics such as the history of medicine and disease and cultural and environmental history.
In addition to being taught by renowned historians, you will also learn alongside leading academics in Cultural Studies, Indigenous Studies, and Ancient Greek & Roman Studies.
Accelerated Masters
Fast-track your education, by earning your Master’s degree in History in only 12-20 months of graduating from your Honours B.A.
Learn from world-renowned historians who are sought out for their unique expertise as you tailor your courses by theme, such as colonialism or civil rights, or by time period and location, from classic Rome to modern-day Vietnam.
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 History 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 History co-op, students are encouraged to combine two work terms back-to-back creating an eight-month opportunity with one employer.
- Gain 12 months of paid work experience through the four-year co-op stream, with opportunities for placements in sectors such as civil service, education, journalism, law, and library science, to name a few
- Journey across the globe to one of 36 partner countries, studying abroad and examining another nation’s local history first-hand while you immerse yourself in a new culture
- Earn a professional reference that can help advance your career aspirations by standing out in Trent’s small-group teaching environments and getting to know your professors
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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
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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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