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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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French & Canadian Studies

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Deepen your understanding of Canada through a program that examines English- and French-language cultures and experiences through interdisciplinary perspectives. Strengthen your ability to analyze complex questions of identity, belonging and nationhood while learning from award-winning experts across languages and communities, preparing you to engage thoughtfully with Canada’s place at home and around the world.

Artificial Intelligence

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Prepare for the future with a flexible AI degree that connects emerging technology with its growing influence across industries and society. Whether you choose the B.A. or B.Sc., you’ll learn across both pathways while exploring how AI is transforming finance, communication, business, education and social media. Build practical experience through AI labs, capstone projects and research alongside expert faculty. 

Accounting & Economics

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Combine a unique mix of core economics and accounting courses to deepen your understanding of the macroeconomy, financial markets and business strategy to graduate prepared with the practical skills to interpret the bigger economic picture behind business decisions—an advantage that sets you apart for careers in accounting, finance, consulting, and beyond.  

Indigenous Environmental Studies/Science

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Explore environmental challenges through multiple ways of knowing. Jointly offered through the Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies and Trent School of the Environment, this interdisciplinary degree brings Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Western science together to examine environmental stewardship, sustainability and community well-being, while preparing you to address complex issues such as climate change, health and food security.

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems

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Explore how food moves from farm to table and how environmental, social, cultural, and economic forces shape what we grow, eat and distribute. Through Trent’s Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems program, you’ll examine local and global food systems while building the knowledge to address challenges in sustainable production, food security and access, to create more resilient and responsible food systems.

Environmental & Resource Science / Studies

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Understand environmental challenges from scientific and human perspectives at one of Canada’s leading environmental institutions. Choose Environmental & Resource Science (B.Sc.) to develop advanced scientific and industry-level competencies, or Environmental & Resource Studies (B.A.) to explore environmental law, policy, planning and business. Both pathways offer the flexibility of joint majors and specialized study, preparing you to turn environmental knowledge into action.

Forensics & Arts

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A unique Forensics degree to reflect your diverse interests. Pair forensic science with fields across the arts and graduate with a unique combination of scientific, investigative, and analytical skills.

Geography

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Explore the changing relationships between people, places and the planet through human and physical geography.  With flexible joint majors and an emphasis on field-based learning, Geography at Trent lets you shape your degree around the geographic issues that interest you most.

Communications

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Develop the communication skills employers value while discovering where your interests can take you. At Trent Durham GTA, you’ll learn alongside faculty experts in a supportive, close-knit community where you can explore your goals and shape your studies around them. Build practical skills in strategic communication, professional writing, digital storytelling, public speaking, research and project management, preparing you to communicate effectively across industries and career paths.

Economics

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At Trent, you'll learn how to analyze the forces that influence businesses, governments, financial institutions, and global markets. Using real economic data, statistical analysis, and economic modelling, you'll develop the skills to evaluate complex issues such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth, public policy, and international trade.

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