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Trent’s versatile Political Studies program introduces students to a variety of political topics, while encouraging you to dive deeper into one of three concentrations in world politics, Canadian politics, or political theory.

Study at the only university in Canada to offer a wide range of joint majors in Business Administration for more career choice and flexibility.

Gain a competitive edge in the job market after graduation as you pursue your passions with a unique degree that combines your interest in business with other areas of study across the arts or the sciences.

Popular Business Joint Major

Combine Business Administration with other arts majors, including Psychology, Media Studies, International Development, or Cultural Studies. What path will you choose?

In this immersive program offered exclusively at Trent University Durham GTA, Child & Youth Studies students take a multidisciplinary and practical approach to understanding this crucial period in human development.

Advance your knowledge of child and youth studies through sociological, psychological, Indigenous, and educational approaches to the field, and get hands-on experience through work placements and undergraduate-led research opportunities.

As one of the first ECO Canada accredited environmental programs in the country, Trent’s B.E.S.S. degree is renowned for developing well-rounded graduates. Students in this degree take courses from both the arts and sciences and gain a comprehensive approach to studying the environment.

Freshwater is essential for all life on Earth. The Trent Water Sciences degree gives students the knowledge and skills needed to respond to modern challenges contributing to water quality decline in Canada and around the world.

In this program, you will complete a series of practical and theoretical courses to build fundamental knowledge for examining the science of water and the aquatic environment from four primary subjects: biology, chemistry, geography, and environmental science.

Learn how to create, manipulate, and speak the language of technology, all while gaining hands-on experience applying these skills in real-world scenarios.

In Computer Science at Trent, you’ll develop a combination of knowledge and technical abilities as you explore everything from computer forensics, data mining, and web-application development, to graphics, artificial intelligence, and programming.

Take your physics and math interests to the next level, applying it to relevant technologies to become an informed, job-ready candidate in today's fast-paced digital world.

Through advanced courses in quantum physics and mechanics, you will discover the fundamentals of different computational systems and examine electricity and magnetism.

Small-group classes led by leading researchers and faculty who specialize across scientific disciplines provide a supportive and productive environment for you to explore complex challenges and make dynamic new discoveries in the field.

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.

In this fully accredited program, you’ll learn first-hand how to collaborate and advocate with and for marginalized populations, developing a strong foundation of clinical, social justice and research knowledge, critical thinking, and social action.

In this joint degree program, you will discover what makes our world go round by studying core theoretical physics frameworks and the mathematical methods that form their foundations.

In Mathematical Physics at Trent, you will gain the skills and knowledge to understand the underpinnings of physical phenomena – from the cosmos, to climate, to computing. In small, hands-on classes, you’ll practise tackling problems in subjects like quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, mathematical modelling and more.