Overview

One of the most established and versatile university majors, History at Trent University immerses you in a variety of political, social, and cultural themes to develop valuable research, analytical, and communication skills.

Key Facts

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ten Days That Shook the World
Love, Sex, and Intimacy in History
The Making of Modernity
Canadian History through Murder, Execution, Assassination, and Suicide
Public Health and Medicine
World War I and World War II

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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 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

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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

15 alternative credits

BA- 15 credits required; Honours - 20 credits required

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Peterborough, Canada
Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

History View 129 other Bachelors in History 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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General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Requirements:

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 (unless otherwise specified below)
ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32993 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

7514 CAD / year

≈ 7514 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Students: 6,118.48 CAD per year

Living costs

Peterborough

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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