Program Overview
The Trent History Masters Program is unique for its small class sizes, diverse faculty, and teaching opportunities for students. It offers students a choice between a major research paper or thesis within over 30 areas of study, and prepares graduates for careers in academia or the private and public sectors. The program also provides research opportunities in six key historical fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Trent History Masters Program is described as unique due to its small class sizes, supervisors with diverse fields of study, and the opportunity for students to teach undergraduates. Students can choose between a major research paper or a thesis, and they can structure their studies over one or two years. There are over 30 areas of study, many of which are unique in Canada, and students can work with world-class scholars. The program provides opportunities for students to teach first-year students, gain leadership and mentorship experience, and develop transferable skills in research, project management, and communication. It prepares students for a Ph.D. or a career in the private or public sector.
Teaching:
The program emphasizes small class sizes and close interaction with professors. Students have opportunities to teach first-year students, which provides leadership and mentorship experience.
Careers:
The program prepares students for a Ph.D. or a career in the private or public sector.
Other:
The program offers research opportunities in six fields of study: Colonialism and Conflict; Regional and Trans-National History; Social and Cultural History; Iberian-American History; Canadian History; European History.
Trent University
Overview:
Trent University is a public university located in Peterborough and Durham, Ontario, Canada. It is recognized as Ontario's top undergraduate university, known for its personalized learning experience and commitment to fostering global citizens. Trent University offers a transformative learning environment that prepares students for leadership and career success.
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Student Life and Campus Experience:
Trent University offers a vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community. Students have access to a wide range of opportunities to get involved, gain career experience, and make lifelong connections. The university boasts picturesque natural environments at both its Peterborough and Durham campuses, providing a unique and engaging learning experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Top-ranked undergraduate university in Ontario:
Trent University consistently ranks highly for its overall reputation and academic excellence.High graduate employment rate:
95% of Trent graduates are employed within two years of graduation.Personalized learning experience:
The university emphasizes small class sizes and close faculty-student relationships, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.Strong focus on global citizenship:
Trent University prepares students to be responsible and engaged citizens of the world, equipped to address global challenges.Academic Programs:
Trent University offers over 100 academic programs across various disciplines. The university is particularly known for its strengths in the following areas:
Environmental Studies:
Trent University is a leader in environmental research and education, with a strong focus on sustainability and conservation.Social Sciences and Humanities:
The university offers a wide range of programs in areas such as history, political science, psychology, and sociology.Arts and Culture:
Trent University has a strong arts and culture scene, with a vibrant theatre program, music ensembles, and visual arts studios.Other:
Trent University also offers online learning options, allowing students to access over 100 courses year-round. The university is committed to inclusivity and diversity, with initiatives such as the installation of an ablution station for the Muslim community on campus.
Entry Requirements:
- Honours Degree: A four-year undergraduate bachelor's degree with at least a B+ (77%) in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits.
- Previous Education and Training: Appropriate previous education and training, plus feasible proposed course of study and research project.
- GRE: A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Proficiency in English usage, both written and oral, is essential.
- Applicants who completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university in Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the USA are exempt from this requirement.
- If you have completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university where the primary language of instruction is English, the School of Graduate Studies is prepared to consider alternate proof of English language proficiency.
