Overview

Not sure what to study? No problem. With Trent University ’s Exploration Year in the Arts (Hons) , you can sample courses from up to 10 different programs in your first year. This flexible option lets you discover your passions and strengths before deciding on a major. No matter what program you choose, you can still complete your degree in four years.

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Plus, you'll have access to Academic Advisors who can help you explore your interests and map out your academic journey. By the end of your first year, you’ll be ready to choose a major that’s right for you.

Develop your creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills and benefit from small classes that promote interactive, hands-on learning.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gods, Heroes, Monsters
Making a Scene
Gender, Race and Popular Culture
Ten Days That Shook the World
Critical Thinking
Music and Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: Apply through OUAC

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Peterborough, Canada
Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 101 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 70% average in best six 4U/M courses
Each applicant is reviewed on an individual basis for meeting English Language Proficiency requirement. See the English Language Proficiency requirements
IB Diploma: Minimum overall score of 26 (including bonus points) in IB diploma

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32993 CAD / year

≈ 32993 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7514 CAD / year

≈ 7514 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Students: $8,127.74 CAD

Living costs

Peterborough

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Disciplines

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Peterborough

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