Program Overview
The International Political Economy program at Trent University delves into the complex relationship between politics and economics in the global arena. It examines global challenges and how local events impact the world economy, fostering critical thinking skills essential for careers in policy analysis, diplomacy, and international affairs. Students can pursue joint major degrees and enhance their practical experiences through community projects, field placements, and study abroad opportunities.
Program Outline
Trent’s International Political Economy (IPE) 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.
Careers:
- Featured: Social Policy Analyst
- Career Opportunities:
- International Affairs Agent
- Policy Analyst
- Legislative Assistant
- Diplomat
- Public Employee
- Private Sector
- Government Official
Other:
- Resume Boosters:
- Lead a community-based project working with a local organization and gain hands-on experience with policy analysis, development, evaluation and research
- Develop first-hand perspectives and understanding of global issues by pursuing a year abroad in virtually any country around the world
- Gain work experience through the fourth-year public policy field placement, applying your skills working part-time for a nonprofit organization or government office
- Popular Courses:
- World Politics
- Growth of the Global Economy
- Literature and Globalization
- Causes of War
- Environment and Development
- Governments and Politics in the Middle East
- Related Programs:
- Canadian Studies (Co-op Available)
- History (Co-op Available)
- Anthropology (Co-op Available)
- Business Administration (Co-op Available)
- Economics (Co-op Available)
- Political Studies (Co-op Available)
- International Development Studies (Co-op Available)
