Thesis

This two-year, thesis-based program designed for students who want to contribute to the advancement of computing through original research. Students complete four graduate-level courses and a thesis, working closely with a supervisory committee to define and pursue a research question aligned with faculty expertise. The curriculum supports both theoretical depth and practical application, with opportunities to integrate one course from Trent’s Applied Modelling & Quantitative Methods program to broaden interdisciplinary insight.

Trent's Psychology Ph.D. program prepares students with the core knowledge, skills, and methodological expertise to conduct advanced research in psychology and become producers of original scholarly research. Candidates engage in research directed towards understanding how cognitive, neurobiological, developmental and social processes drive and shape human behaviour, personality, health, and well-being. 

Immerse yourself in a transformative two-year journey where you’ll extend your learning beyond the classroom. This program offers the unique opportunity to foster meaningful relationships with older adults and contribute to community organizations that directly support them. Coupled with rigorous academic and research training, this hands-on experience will equip you with the practical skills needed for a successful career in aging-related fields.

As Canada adapts to an era of profound social, economic and environmental change, leadership and expertise in interdisciplinary perspectives and processes are proving to be paramount for identifying and solving complex social issues.

The Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc.N.) in Professional Practice Leadership is leading the way for the next generation of nursing leaders to drive, influence and navigate the demands of Canada’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape. The M.Sc.N. program is aimed at registered nurses seeking to develop their leadership skills, and is delivered online, providing flexibility for active professionals with high work demands.

A broad multi-disciplinary area of science, Materials Science seeks to advance the understanding, prediction, and application of the properties of matter. Through this program, offered jointly by Trent University and Ontario Tech University, students build on and incorporate fundamental science principles into their graduate level research project. Develop skills in project management and effective communication of technical information as you prepare for future-ready success in today’s modern environment of research and development in both the public and private sectors.

Ask the critical questions, create knowledge and work alongside globally recognized experts to address crucial environmental issues that will impact the future. Explore, research and enact change in key sectors, including the conservation of biodiversity, the spread of contaminants and infectious diseases, sustainability, and water quality. Take advantage of world-class research facilities, including the Trent Water Quality Centre, the Institute for Watershed Science, and the Natural Resources DNA Profiling & Forensic Centre.

Ask the critical questions, create knowledge and work alongside globally recognized experts to address crucial environmental issues that will impact the future. Explore, research and enact change in key sectors, including the conservation of biodiversity, the spread of contaminants and infectious diseases, sustainability, and water quality. Take advantage of world-class research facilities, including the Trent Water Quality Centre, the Institute for Watershed Science, and the Natural Resources DNA Profiling & Forensic Centre.

Trent’s Cultural Studies graduate programs emphasize research and research creation. Students immerse themselves in a thriving local arts community as they pursue discussions surrounding culture and technology, environmental communication, gender and the body, science as knowledge, discourse, and narrative, social and political theory, and media theory. 

Sustainability is in Trent’s DNA. As the leading institution for sustainability studies in Canada, Trent provides graduate students with advanced opportunities to drive your career forward. 

The M.A. in Sustainability Studies features a customized individual study plan for each student, consisting of a balance of core and elective courses. Create your own Master’s degree with either a strong academic focus (thesis), or a more applied approach (major research paper), or choose our co-op path where you will secure hands-on work experience with a paid co-op placement.