About the course

Contemplate the critical environmental, economic, social, and cultural challenges of our time. Solve problems. Lead the way.

　　In Sustainability Studies at Trent, you will have the opportunity to turn interdisciplinary inquiry into insight to solve problems and increase sustainability.

　　The first program of its kind in Canada, this program encourages you to tailor your educational experience. Pursue your interests as you explore the sustainability of human societies and the natural environment.

　　At Trent, you will work with award-winning scholars, leading academics and practitioners as you contemplate complex challenges. Your education and research will be contributing directly to the understanding of environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, and social responsibility. Whether you?re headed for further academic training, or setting out to meet the growing demand for highly qualified personnel in the public and private sectors, you will be preparing to make a difference.

　　Make connections with organizations that strive to minimize the environmental footprint while contributing to the economic and social advancement of communities in which they operate.

　　Prepare for a cutting-edge career in the green economy, social enterprise and entrepreneurship.

　　Live and learn in a spectacular campus that walks the talk of a sustainable community.

　　Thesis stream: 24 months, Internship and Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management streams: 16 months, Major Research Paper stream: 12 months Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Peterborough
Fall (September), 2025	Peterborough

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Trent University

B.Sc. or B.A. honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree) in a related field

　　At least A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in the last ten (10) undergraduate credits

　　Appropriate previous education and training, plus feasible proposed course of study and research project

　　A foundation in appropriate research methodology

　　A potential supervisor must be chosen as an admission requirement to this program and this must be discussed in your plan of study

　　(Please visit our Faculty and Research Page for our listing of faculty and areas of research. An applicant must reach out to a faculty member)

　　A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program

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　　Post-secondary transcripts and graduation certificates (where applicable) of all previous undergraduate and graduate work are required. This includes transcripts for courses taken on a Letter of Permission, for transfer credit, or on an exchange program. Transcripts must show all course work completed and grades received. If applicable, evidence of degree completion is required. Transcript must include a grading scale or transcript legend.

　　Please note: Transcripts are not required to be official and final when applying to the School of Graduate Studies. Official transcripts are only required to be submitted if an applicant receives an offer of admission.

　　Two Letters of Reference

　　A Writing Sample

　　Submit a sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less. Writing samples preferred format is PDF. Hard copies will not be accepted. Good choices for writing samples include: an undergraduate essay, lab report, research report, journal article, a chapter from a masters thesis, or a published article.

　　TOEFL iBT, iBT Home Edition, iBT Paper Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language). The minimum acceptance score is 93 (with a minimum score of 22 in both speaking and writing).

　　IELTS (International English language Testing Services) - Academic testing. The minimum acceptance score is 6.5, with no band below 6.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 93.0

　　

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