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Political Studies at Trent University

Trent University, Canada

Programme overview

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 engaging discussions about democracy, power relations, and relationships between the state, business, and citizens...

Faculty: Society, Politics & Global Studies  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time/co-op  |  Intake: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer  |  Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

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.

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Application information

Entry 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

Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May and June) intakes for international students; Nursing programs start in September.

Domestic offers for September start are made in rounds from early December to early May; January start and spring/summer start are available.

Ontario applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international students can apply through OUAC or the Trent Applicant portal.

Collaborative and Compressed Nursing applications open on September 17, 2026 on OUAC and close no earlier than January 15, 2027.

International students pay a $2,000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting an offer, by June 15 (Fall), December 15 (Winter) or April 15 (Summer). Domestic tuition deposit is $500, due June 15, 2027 for Fall 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.trentu.ca/futurestudents/admissions

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