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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Peterborough

    Durham GTA

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines8-Sep-2023
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 26,191  / year
    Next Intake 8-Sep-2023

    Joint Majors

    About

    Our students describe the joint major experience as having the best of both worlds. Can't decide between two programs? At Trent you don't have to! Pursue your passions and launch your career with a professional profile as unique as you are through Trent's joint major programs. You can combine courses in the arts, sciences, or business programs. Have a passion for social justice? Pair your Politics degree with Gender & Social Justice. Want to immerse yourself in today's technology? Join Media Studies and Computer Science. Mix and match programs that best appeal to your interests, preparing yourself for a future with more possibility.

    Popular Joint Majors

    At Trent, you have the flexibility to combine nearly any two programs of your choice. To help you narrow it down, here's a list of some of our most popular combinations:

    • Media Studies & Psychology
    • Biology & Psychology
    • Environmental Studies & Biology
    • Child & Youth Studies & Psychology
    • Geography & Canadian Studies; Economics & Philosophy
    • Computer Science & Economics
    • English & Politics

    Explore other popular joint major combinations within our professional programs like Business Administration and Forensic Science.

    The Trent Joint Major Advantage

    • Experience the ease of combining programs across the arts and sciences and Trent's one of-a-kind professional programs
    • Receive academic advising to support you throughout your joint major degree
    Create a unique educational focus based on your passions and interests, with an interdisciplinary knowledge base.
    • Gain the diversity of knowledge today's employers are looking by studying and specializing in not one, but two academic disciplines
    • Hands-on learning experiences abound in all Trent programs " gain the competitive edge on your résumé
    • Explore your career interests and graduate with 12 months of work experience (and income) through new four-year competitive co-op streams, giving you the edge for success

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a minimum overall mark of 75%.

    Career

    Featured

    Human Rights Specialist

    Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, develop policy and implement or administer programs in areas such as consumer affairs, employment, home economics, immigration, law enforcement, corrections, human rights, housing, labour, family services, foreign aid and international development. They are employed by government departments and agencies, industry, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations and international organizations or they may be self-employed.

    $21.50 - $51.28/hr
    Salary Range
    81,000
    Jobs in Canada
    32,600
    10YR Job Outlook
    Source: Government of Canada

    Career Opportunities

    • Limitless!

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 26,191 

    How to Apply

    You are encouraged to apply to Trent as early as possible as some programs have limited enrolment. 

    • Ontario secondary students will use the OUAC 101 application form at www.ouac.on.ca/101
    • If you are not currently registered as an Ontario secondary student, please apply using the OUAC 105 application and refer to the special application instructions below. www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/
    • Domestic students (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents) not currently enrolled in an Ontario high school, and wishing to only apply to Trent University, can do so through the Trent direct application If you are an international applicant or are applying to multiple universities/programs, please apply at www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/ 

    The OUAC website has many helpful resources such as Frequently Asked Questions, Video Tutorials and step-by-step guides.

    Access Codes:

    If you are currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school, guidance counsellors will provide you with access codes (school number, student number, temporary PIN) to access the OUAC site and application process.

    All other applicants will create user profiles on the OUAC site and will not require access codes.

    Admissions Forms

    Below you will find links to a variety of forms to support your application to Trent University.

    • Release of Information (Login to MyTrent)
    • Extenuating Circumstances - This form can be found under the 'Academics' tab on your myTrent portal.
    • Intention to Upgrade - This form can be found under the 'Academics' tab on your myTrent portal.
    • Mature Student Supplementary Application - The form can be found under the 'Academics' tab on your myTrent portal.
    • Reactivation Form - Please visit the Former Trent Students webpage for further details.
    • Indigenous Diploma Program Supplementary Application
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