Global Development Studies

Trent University · Peterborough. Part time/Full time.

Social and Cultural Studies: blue ink subject illustration

4 years
Co-op duration (years)
Co-op: 4 years
Trent · Global Development Studies current programme
Paid co-op option
Work experience
Paid co-op option
Trent · Global Development Studies current programme
~Regular estimate 70–75%; co-op estimate 80–85%
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: Regular estimate 70–75%; co-op estimate 80–85%. 2027/28 viewbook; based on 2026 entry figures. Ontario secondary-school applicants. Estimates may change for 2027/28 and do not guarantee admission. Regular/co-op route ranges remain separate.
Trent 2027 viewbook · Ontario admissions, printed pp.11–13; estimates based on 2026

Deadlines

November 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, November 19, 2026

OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades
2027 entry
School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

June 15International Fall (September) applicationStanding annual Fall (September) undergraduate intake · Every year

International undergraduate applicants to programmes offered in this intake
earlier programme-specific cutoffs apply
June 15
The table is yearless
Confirm that the programme offers this intake and check the programme-specific cutoff
The generic February 1 application / February 15 document advice is not substituted for exact programme timing

SourceChecked Oct 17, 2026

February 1International Summer (May and June) applicationStanding annual Summer (May and June) undergraduate intake · Every year

International undergraduate applicants to programmes offered in this intake
earlier programme-specific cutoffs apply
February 1
The table is yearless
Confirm that the programme offers this intake and check the programme-specific cutoff
The generic February 1 application / February 15 document advice is not substituted for exact programme timing

SourceChecked Oct 17, 2026

November 15International Winter (January) applicationStanding annual Winter (January) undergraduate intake · Every year

International undergraduate applicants to programmes offered in this intake
earlier programme-specific cutoffs apply
November 15
The table is yearless
Confirm that the programme offers this intake and check the programme-specific cutoff
The generic February 1 application / February 15 document advice is not substituted for exact programme timing
The same source lists November 1 documents before November 15 applications
confirm the complete-file deadline with Trent

SourceChecked Oct 17, 2026

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

July 1International Fall (September) required documentsStanding annual Fall (September) undergraduate intake · Every year

International undergraduate applicants to programmes offered in this intake
earlier programme-specific cutoffs apply
July 1
The table is yearless
Confirm that the programme offers this intake and check the programme-specific cutoff
The generic February 1 application / February 15 document advice is not substituted for exact programme timing

SourceChecked Oct 17, 2026

March 1International Summer (May and June) required documentsStanding annual Summer (May and June) undergraduate intake · Every year

International undergraduate applicants to programmes offered in this intake
earlier programme-specific cutoffs apply
March 1
The table is yearless
Confirm that the programme offers this intake and check the programme-specific cutoff
The generic February 1 application / February 15 document advice is not substituted for exact programme timing

SourceChecked Oct 17, 2026

November 1International Winter (January) required documentsStanding annual Winter (January) undergraduate intake · Every year

International undergraduate applicants to programmes offered in this intake
earlier programme-specific cutoffs apply
November 1
The table is yearless
Confirm that the programme offers this intake and check the programme-specific cutoff
The generic February 1 application / February 15 document advice is not substituted for exact programme timing
The same source lists November 1 documents before November 15 applications
confirm the complete-file deadline with Trent

SourceChecked Oct 17, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

ENG4UEnglish60% min.

OSSD with at least six 4U/M courses. ENG4U minimum 60%.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
Trent 2027 viewbook · Ontario admissions, printed pp.11–13; estimates based on 2026Trent 2027 viewbook · Ontario admissions, printed pp.11–13; estimates based on 2026
Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Ontario applicants: school grades through OUAC
- For Ontario high school applicants, the school sends grades to OUAC and OUAC forwards them automatically to Trent. Trent's admissions FAQ says these applicants do not need to submit additional documents; different applicant categories have separate instructions.
Trent admissions FAQ: Ontario applicant documentsTrent admissions FAQ: Ontario applicant documents
Step 4Track the application and outstanding documentation in myTrent. Applicants outside an Ontario high school use the Required Documents icon under Academics and the corresponding document-upload icons.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
Trent 2027 viewbook · Ontario admissions, printed pp.11–13; estimates based on 2026Trent 2027 viewbook · Ontario admissions, printed pp.11–13; estimates based on 2026
Step 5International applicants follow the academic-record requirements for their own curriculum. English-proficiency evidence is conditional on the published language rules; no additional form or recommendation is inferred for every applicant.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
Trent 2027 viewbook · Ontario admissions, printed pp.11–13; estimates based on 2026Trent 2027 viewbook · Ontario admissions, printed pp.11–13; estimates based on 2026

Applicant pathways

Published Trent Ontario-secondary entry route

Peterborough. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).
Printed application codes: RID - Peterborough; RIV - Peterborough co-op.
2027 viewbook estimates use 2026 figures and may change; regular and co-op estimates are separate.

Home-school or unaccredited secondary preparation

Applicants home schooled or educated at a school not accredited by the provincial/state Ministry of Education

Trent considers independent academic evidence, including school grades, correspondence study, college courses and other accomplishments. Provide an official transcript of grades to date, Grade12 outlines with textbooks/evaluation methods, and a senior-level writing sample carrying the instructor’s comments and grade.
Standardized tests, AP or GCE Advanced-Level examinations are optional supporting material when available. Proof of English proficiency is required where applicable, and Admissions may request a telephone interview.

Approved prerequisite courses for specialized home-school entry

Home-school applicants to Forensic Science, Nursing or other science programmes with specialized prerequisites

Complete the required Ontario4U courses or approved equivalents through ILC or another provincial/state Ministry-approved institution. Independent portfolios do not replace those prerequisite courses. Exact degree and major prerequisites remain those separately published.
The page describes the standard applicant process, shows a direct-application button and also directs applicants to check requirements before OUAC submission. This packet certifies the academic evidence requirement, not an automatic choice of application channel.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Where the selected programme offers the route, a General BA/BSc requires 15.0 credits, cumulative average 60% and at least 4.0 credits at the 3000/4000 level; an Honours BA/BSc requires 20.0 credits, cumulative average 65% and at least 7.0 credits at the 3000/4000 level. This table does not establish that both routes exist for every major or entry stream.
These are university-wide graduation inputs for the named credential, not the complete major or selected-cohort requirements. Programme-specific requirements and exceptions still apply.
University requirements include Good Standing, at least 3.0 credits graded 60% or higher leading to majors in different disciplines, and at most 7.0 credits at the 1000 level. Students beginning in Fall 2018 or later require at least 0.5 credit from the Approved Indigenous Course List.
University residence requirement: at least 10.0 credits completed at Trent for an Honours degree, or 7.5 for a General degree. Normally 5.0 of the last 7.0 credits must be completed at Trent unless programme notes state otherwise.

References

Program facts

Entering average~Regular estimate 70–75%; co-op estimate 80–85%

Ontario secondary-school applicants. Estimates may change for 2027/28 and do not guarantee admission. Regular/co-op route ranges remain separate.

Co-opPaid co-op option

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Social Change

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Study social entrepreneurship and innovation in the context of the global economy.

Published requirements

Courses

Scoped introductory/degree-component course planning for Global Development Studies. Requirements, recommendations, choices and route exceptions are distinguished in each block.

Course-planning excerpt · Required introductions2 listed

Economics and specialization courses are recommendations rather than universal requirements in this excerpt. Other years and term-by-term scheduling are outside this excerpt.

GDST1001HHuman Inequality in Global Perspective0.5 credits
Introduces historical and comparative approaches to global inequality, poverty, colonialism, development and environmental change.
Trent 2026–27 Calendar · GDST1001H · PDF page 1695
GDST1002HIssues in Global Human Inequality0.5 credits
Examines contemporary global-development issues including gender, class, food, trade, social provision and democracy.
Trent 2026–27 Calendar · GDST1002H · PDF page 1695

Elective choices

Other first-year selections are elective credits.

Study locations

Teaching location and format: Peterborough. Part time/Full time.Trent · Global Development Studies current programme

References

Careers

Career examples

Human Rights Officer
Community Education Coordinator
Lawyer
Diplomat
United Nations Official

Scope and qualifications

Some examples require further study, professional registration, examinations or experience. A preparatory or undecided entry route does not itself grant the later professional qualification.

Career examples in the university’s Global Development Studies profile, the exact held source linked to this record. The list covers this profile’s programme family and its named options; it is not a measured graduate-outcome list or a qualification granted by every credential or campus route.