Overview

The Indigenous Environmental Studies or Science course at Trent University is the first program of its kind in North America. This degree focuses on the interaction and collaboration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Euro-centric Knowledge Systems and offers two study pathways.

Career paths

A Trent degree opens doors to a rewarding and exciting future, as you use your newfound knowledge to launch your professional career.

Your Indigenous Environmental Studies/Science degree, along with guaranteed career experience while you learn, prepares you for many possible career paths in a wide range of industries, including:

Indigenous or non-Indigenous Government Policy Specialist

Environmental Educator

Natural Resource Manager or Researcher

Indigenous Corporate Liaison Officer

Environmental Lawyer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Environment

Indigenous Peoples Health and Environment

Canada: The Land

Sustainable Indigenous Communities

Indigenous Food Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International

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National students: Apply through OUAC

Language

English

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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

Area & Cultural Studies Environmental Sciences View 135 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies 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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4.5

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General 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 and admittance into co-op:

A minimum 80% overall final average

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

35632 CAD / year

≈ 35632 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7890 CAD / year

≈ 7890 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Students: 6,240.85 CAD per year

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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