Trent’s forward-thinking Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (SAFS) program helps to meet the growing demand for experts to address the global need for healthy, affordable, and sustainable food production. As a student in this program, you will develop a firm understanding of food systems: how food is produced, distributed, and consumed, locally and around the world. Through either the B.A. or B.Sc. pathways, you’ll have opportunities to get hands-on in sustainable farming and ethical practices, particularly in the Trent Experimental Farm, while learning how to influence a future of food systems that are responsible, justice-oriented, efficient, effective, and viable.

The undergraduate Certificate in Spanish jointly offered by the Trent Centre for Language and Linguistics provides students with an opportunity to improve their Spanish language skills and to receive recognition for their proficiency level for the purposes of career advancement or further study. This program guarantees that students have made successful progress in the language and certifies an advanced intermediate level of Spanish, specifically Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The certificate may be used to bridge into undergraduate degree programs, for professional upgrading, or be complementary to degree studies.

In Sociology at Trent, you will find yourself questioning and critically exploring the relationships between individuals, groups, institutions, and societies, and the organization, processes, and consequences of social life with a focus on topics such as class, gender, race, work, health, culture, and migration. Learn and work with a multidisciplinary mix of experts in the fields of aging, criminal justice, healthcare, popular culture, and sexuality in supportive research environments. By the time you graduate, you will have an excellent foundation for professional pathways into law, education, public administration, or graduate studies.

This standout specialization examines the study of crime and punishment, the influences of social inequality, and the treatment of criminals and victims in the justice system. You’ll apply your sociological knowledge by performing independent research on homelessness, the criminalization of women, restorative justice or the impact on Indigenous peoples. Small classes sizes allow you to make connections with professors and open doors to hands-on, undergraduate research opportunities studying homelessness, the criminalization of women, restorative justice, or the impact on Indigenous peoples.

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. In small seminars, you’ll sharpen your analytical skills and enhance your understanding of how to make a positive impact in the world as you participate in lively discussions about democracy, power relations, and relationships between the state, business, and citizens. Define where you stand on issues of local, national, and global importance, building the confidence and skills for success in a variety of careers. Interested in a career in law? You can also pursue a degree in Political Studies as part of the Trent/Swansea Law Dual Degree program.

In Psychology at Trent you will gain a better understanding of yourself and others, diving into a scientific discipline with a multitude of practical applications. Psychology majors at Trent examine a broad range of topics, with the opportunity to design their own degree to focus on more specialized areas of study including neuroscience, language and cognition, emotional intelligence, sexuality, aging and cognition, memory, and childhood development, just to name a few. Here, you will find yourself developing problem-solving, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills as you work alongside your professors and peers to understand, interpret, and evaluate research. Whatever your area of interest, you’ll learn to apply your knowledge of human behaviour in a variety of contexts, a transferable skill to any career.

As a student of philosophy at Trent, you will be challenged to think critically and creatively by exploring questions about the nature of reality, the meaning of human existence, ethics, and the limits of knowledge. In small class settings, you’ll workshop ideas, perspectives, prejudices, beliefs, facts, and other ways of forming opinions and arguments. This interactive academic environment alongside experiential learning opportunities, such as co-op, will push you to apply your knowledge and develop advanced, highly valued skills in critical thinking, writing, and communication. When you graduate, you will join an extensive and successful network of Trent Philosophy alumni, including international bestselling author Yann Martel.

Explore the interactions between people and the physical environment through either the B.A. or B.Sc. pathways of this popular degree program. B.A. students focus their studies on how people encounter and shape their environments, while B.Sc. students examine the human and natural forces that shape the physical world, investigating topics in climate, hydrology, natural hazards, soils, and earth materials. With numerous options for joint majors and an emphasis on field-based learning, Geography at Trent offers you a wide variety of ways to deepen your learning in the classroom and beyond to dive into the study of human and natural spatial formations and patterns.

Examine the moral code of conduct that defines right and wrong human behaviour. This specialization gives Philosophy majors a solid foundation in ethical theory and applied ethics, preparing you for a variety of careers in law, medicine, technology, government, and all sectors of business. Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major Honours or General program in Philosophy may graduate with a Specialization in Ethics.

Develop your expertise in reconstructing the relationship between past humans and their environment. In this one-of-a-kind specialization, you’ll gain valuable skills and hands-on experience applying geological, biological, and physical sciences concepts to advanced lab projects and archaeological field studies. Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Archaeology or Anthropology may graduate with a Specialization in Environmental Archaeology.

Complete this career-boosting professional program in as little as eight months of full-time studies, or part- time in two years – after you complete your undergraduate degree. In an increasingly competitive workplace, the ability to communicate effectively is an invaluable asset. Practical and industry-driven, this program will give students the opportunity to consider business communication in multiple areas. This includes internal communications within a business, communications with external stakeholders such as consumers or clients, as well as effective means of communicating in times of challenge or crisis.

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. 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.

Chart your own academic path with the flexibility to explore a variety of courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences through this first-year pathway. This flexible pathway, which allows you to combine different disciplines and take courses from 30+ different degree programs at Trent, is ideal for students looking to explore your academic pathways and degree options before declaring a major in your second year. Develop your creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills and benefit from small classes that promote interactive, hands-on learning.

Trent’s Teacher Education Stream (T.E.S.) provides the ideal path to a career in education. In this unique program you have the opportunity to design your own B.A. or B.Sc. degree. Create a customized learning experience by choosing a major in one of Trent’s academic disciplines across the arts or sciences, as well as choosing areas of focus specifically within education.

Discover the many advantages of strong French writing skills. Through writing-intensive courses, hands-on workshops, and practical assignments, this specialization will allow you to develop the ability to analyze, research, write, and edit a variety of different forms of French literature. Become proficient at English-to-French translation, and vice-versa – a highly sought after skill in a variety of bilingual workplaces.