Overview

Trent University ’s Indigenous Studies B.A. incorporates both Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Euro-centric Knowledge Systems to immerse students in a multicultural and multidisciplinary exploration of historical and contemporary challenges shaping relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

Whether you are interested in politics, law, culture, or the land, the Chanie Wenjack School’s wide variety of Indigenous course options mean you can focus your studies on topics that interest you most.

Career:

Lawyer
Teacher
Medical Professional
Social Work
Treaties Negotiator
Historian
Public Servant
Project Manager
Economic Development Officer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Indigenous Environmental Studies
Critical Incidents in Modern Indigenous Life
Alliances: Indigenous/Non-Indigenous Relationships for Justice
Indigenous Peoples and State Relations
The Living History of Indigenous Dance and Theatre
Urbanization and Indigenous People

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Credits

15 alternative credits

BA - 15 credits required; Honours - 20 credits required

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 143 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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General 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
ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.

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Tuition Fee

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International

30549 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30549 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

7156 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7156 CAD per year during 48 months.

Ontario Students: 6,118.48 CAD per year

Living costs for Peterborough

1015 - 1615 CAD /month

Living costs

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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for Peterborough

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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