Program Description

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.

Admission Requirements

• B.Sc. or B.A. honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree) in a related field
• At least A- (80%) 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
• A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5