The Trent advantage
Learn from world-renowned historians who are sought out for their unique expertise as you tailor your courses by theme, such as colonialism or civil rights, or by time period and location, from classic Rome to modern-day Vietnam.
Program Description
One of the most established and versatile university majors, History at Trent immerses you in a variety of political, social, and cultural themes to develop valuable research, analytical, and communication skills.
The flexibility of this program gives you the freedom to customize your education by theme, time period, or location, while also exploring a wide variety of topics in complementary disciplines. Here at Trent you will have the unique opportunity to engage with world-renowned historians who are sought out for their unique expertise in topics such as the history of medicine and disease and cultural and environmental history.
In addition to being taught by renowned historians, you will also learn alongside leading academics in Cultural Studies, Indigenous Studies, and Ancient Greek & Roman Studies.
Accelerated Masters
Earn your Master’s degree in History within one year of graduating from your honours B.A.
Popular courses
- Ten Days That Shook the World
- Love, Sex and Intimacy in History
- The Making of Modernity
- Public Health and Medicine
- World War I and World War II
- Medieval Europe
- Violence and the Project of Canada
- East Asia in War and Revolution
- The History of Incarceration
Program Details
- Where can I study?
- Peterborough
- Paid Co-op Available
- Peterborough
- Degrees offered
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Bachelor of Arts - Honours (B.A. Honours)
- How can I study?
- Part time/Full time
- When can I start?
- Fall
- Winter
- OUAC Codes
- RHI - Peterborough
- RHC - Peterborough Co-op
Career Experience While You Learn
Gain career experience while earning academic credit with guaranteed experiential learning during your program.
You don't have to wait until after you graduate to put your education to work. Every program includes experiential learning opportunities where you will get hands-on professional experience in your field of study.
Featured Experiences
- Gain 12 months of paid work experience through the four-year co-op stream, with opportunities for placements in sectors such as civil service, education, journalism, law, and library science, to name a few
- Journey across the globe to one of 36 partner countries, studying abroad and examining another nation’s local history first-hand while you immerse yourself in a new culture
- Earn a professional reference that can help advance your career aspirations by standing out in Trent’s small-group teaching environments and getting to know your professors
Opportunities
- Community Research Project
- Field Experience
- Paid Internships
- Study Abroad
- Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know?
Trent is #2 in Canada for Overall Reputation
Trent is #1 in Ontario for Highest Quality
95% of Trent Grads are Employed Within Two Years
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program requirements for admittance into co-op:
- A minimum 80% overall final average
Requirements
Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
Requirements
Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
Requirements
With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Career Paths
A Trent degree opens doors to a rewarding and exciting future, as you use your newfound knowledge to launch your professional career.
Your History degree, along with guaranteed career experience while you learn, prepares you for many possible career paths in a wide range of industries, including:
- Lawyer
- Civil Servant
- Diplomatic Corps
- Parliamentary Assistant
- Teacher
Featured Career
Curator
Conservators restore and conserve artifacts belonging to museums, galleries and owners of cultural property. Curators recommend the acquisition of museum artifacts and gallery works of art and research their artistic history. Conservators and curators are employed in museums, art galleries and universities. Conservators may be self-employed.
Did you know?
FULL TUITION FOR 95%+
If you’re a top scholar in Canada entering with 95% or higher you qualify for full first-year tuition!
Scholarships
At Trent University, we believe in rewarding academic excellence. That's why we have recently increased all of our renewable entrance scholarships.
Whether you are coming to Trent from within Canada or across the world, all students are automatically considered for entrance scholarships based on your academic achievement – no application required. Canadian students entering with an average of 95%+ earn full tuition. 80% or higher? You qualify for scholarships valued at over $18,000, with recipients of our most prestigious scholarships earning up to $30,000 over four years. International students are eligible for scholarships valued at up to $12,000 over four years, renewable annually throughout your degree.
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