Overview

Global Development Studies at Trent University aims to equip students with the tools to understand and analyze societal transformation, and to act in ways that contribute to progressive social and political change.

Here, you will learn from a range of experts, including anthropologists, political scientists, and economists, as you take courses that fuse theory and practical learning. You can also learn from those putting policy into action (or putting it to the test through analysis) in the B.A. co-op stream, where you can gain income and career experience in community, national and international settings. These hands-on experiences will help you better understand the sources and consequences of human development around the world. Your studies will pay particular attention to the world’s most vulnerable populations and their complex relations with states, corporations and international organizations.

Career

Human Rights Officer
Community Education Coordinator
Lawyer
Diplomat
United Nations Official
International Civil Servant
Humanitarian Assistance Worker
Refugee Affairs Program Officer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Inequality in Global Perspective
Gender and International Development
The World Food System
The Cinema of Development
Human Rights; Development & Radical Hope
Global Health

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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 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-01 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

15 alternative credits

BA. BSC - 15 credits required; Honours - 20 credits required

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Peterborough, Canada

Disciplines

International Development View 28 other Bachelors in International Development 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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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
Minimum overall score of 26 (including bonus points) in IB diploma
Each applicant is reviewed on an individual basis for meeting English Language Proficiency requirement. See the English Language Proficiency requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32993 CAD / year

≈ 32993 CAD / year
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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

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