Overview

Explore the interconnections between politics and economics in an era of intensifying globalization. The International Political Economy degree is delivered by Trent University .

Key Facts

Trent’s International Political Economy program – one of the first of its kind in Canada – introduces students to global issues in wealth inequalities, civil unrest, trade agreements, and other challenges in geo-politics and global markets.

As a student in this program, you will learn how localized events have ripple effects on the global economy, and how global power structures influence those effects. This multidisciplinary degree can also be combined with one of several other academic disciplines at Trent as part of a joint major degree.

No matter your path, you will develop the acute analytical and critical thinking skills required for a variety of corporate, political, development, and advocacy careers, or future postgraduate studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Politics
Growth of the Global Economy
Literature and Globalization
Causes of War
Environment and Development
Governments and Politics in the Middle East

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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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Language

English

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115

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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

Disciplines

International Relations View 44 other Bachelors in International Relations 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

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115

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86

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59

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6.5

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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
Minimum overall score of 26 (including bonus points) in IB diploma

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Tuition Fees

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32993 CAD / year

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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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