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Bachelor of Art in International Development Studies, with Specialization in African Studies

Trent University - Peterborough Campus

Canada,Ontario

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 28,285/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 90

Application Fee

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Canada, Ontario

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 9,000 +

Int. Students: 700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1600 W Bank Dr, Peterborough, ON K9L 0G2, Canada

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Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Art in International Development Studies, with Specialization in African Studies

Program Overview

International Development Studies at Trent aims to equip students with the tools to understand and analyze societal transformation, and to act in ways that contribute to progressive social and political change. Here, you will learn from a range of experts, including anthropologists, political scientists, and economists, as you take courses that fuse theory and practical learning. You’ll explore wide-ranging themes such as global poverty, food systems, hunger, conflict, ecological degradation, industrialization, and cultural identity, as you better understand the sources and consequences of human development around the world. Your studies will pay particular attention to the world’s most vulnerable populations and their complex relations with states, corporations and international organizations.

African Studies
Gain international experience and deepen your understanding of international development by living, studying, and working abroad in a third-world country through Trent’s respected Trent-in-Ghana program.

Africa is a continent of great historical and contemporary global importance. Gain international experience and deepen your understanding of international development by living, studying, and working abroad in a third-world country through Trent’s respected Trent-in-Ghana program.

Graduating students who have fulfilled the requirements for an Honours degree in International Development Studies may apply for a Specialization in African Studies, if they have successfully completed the following credits from area studies and the Ghana year abroad program:

Resume Boosters:

Gain an immediate sense of how development theory applies in practice through classes and field trips
Build your intercultural communication skills and in-depth knowledge of another society through cultural immersion
Complete a field placement and gain work experience in an area that is directly related to your interests and career objectives.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
may 2024		Closed
sep 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2025		Not Available
sep 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 90

Tuition Fee

CAD 28,285 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Trent University - Peterborough Campus

CAD 11,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 86.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Humanitarian Program Officer
Government Relations Specialist
Non-Governmental Organization Development Officer
Entrepreneur
International Aid Worker
Journalist
Teacher

Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships for International Students

International undergraduate students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University’s renewable entrance scholarships, awarded based on academic excellence. These range in value from $1,500 to $3,000 annually and are renewable over the course of your undergraduate degree.

Entering Average	Maximum Scholarship Potential	Details
95%+	$12,000	$3,000 x 4 years
90-94.9%	$10,000	$2,500 x 4 years
85-89.9%	$8,000	$2,000 x 4 years
80-84.9%	$6,000	$1,500 x 4 years

Learn more about eligibility conditions for the renewable entrance scholarships and about all of Trent’s scholarships and bursaries for international students, visit the International Scholarships & Awards page.

Prestigious Scholarships

Receive up to $30,000 as a recipient of one of Trent’s prestigious scholarships. If you're a Canadian student entering your first year at Trent with an average of 80% or higher, we encourage you to apply – and you only have to fill out a single application!

Champlain Scholarship - 2 available	Each year, two scholarships are awarded to entering students of exceptionally high academic achievement and promise. Value: $7,500 per year; maximum potential $30,000
Board of Governor’s Leadership Scholarship	Each year, one scholarship is awarded to an entering student who has shown outstanding leadership and involvement in his/her community, as well as academic achievement. Value: $7,500 per year; maximum potential $30,000
Special Admission Scholarship - 10 available	Each year, several scholarships are awarded to entering students of outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievement. Value: $4,500 per year; maximum potential $18,000
Canada-Wide Science Fair Scholarship	Each year, one scholarship is awarded to an entering student of outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievement who has been awarded a medal or an honourable mention for a senior-level project at a Canada-Wide Science Fair within the past two calendar years. Value: $4,500 per year; maximum potential $18,000
Michael Treadwell Scholarship	Awarded to an entering student of exceptional high achievement and promise intending to major in the humanities. Value: $4,500; maximum potential $18,000

Full Details & Eligibility Requirements

Any Canadian student entering their first year at Trent with a final admission average of 80% or higher may apply for a Trent University Prestigious scholarship. To qualify for a scholarship, students must be enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program.
The prestigious scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study provided the student maintains a minimum 80% average in a full course load during the previous academic year.
A student may only receive one major Trent University entrance scholarship. For example, if you received an offer for a Trent University National Renewable entrance scholarship, and you have been selected for a Prestigious scholarship, the National Renewable scholarship will be replaced by the higher value Prestigious scholarship.
Students not selected for a prestigious scholarship are automatically considered for a Trent University National Renewable Entrance Scholarship.?All students new to Trent University with a final admission average of 80% or greater are considered for an entrance scholarship; no application is required. Entrance scholarships are renewable each year for students who maintain an average of 80% or higher in a full course load. Scholarship values range from $1,500 to $4,000 per year and up to $18,000 for four years.

How to Apply

Students must apply for Prestigious Scholarships. One application qualifies you for all prestigious scholarships. The application form can be found on your myTrent applicant portal under the My Account tab.
Application Deadline: The deadline to apply is April 1.
Students with a final entrance average of 80% or higher who did not apply or are not eligible for a Prestigious Scholarship will automatically be considered for a Trent University National Renewable Entrance Scholarship.

International Scholarships & Awards

For international undergraduate students starting in January (Winter) 2025, May (Summer) 2025 or September (Fall) 2025.

Trent University has been one of the top universities in Ontario for Scholarships and Bursaries for more than 20 years.
Trent's full and diverse scholarship program is designed to foster and reward academic excellence among our students. Scholarships are merit-based financial awards, typically awarded on the basis of academic excellence or a combination of academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.

Trent International Renewable Entrance Scholarships

All international undergraduate students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships that are awarded based on academic excellence. These range in value from $1,500 to $3,000 annually and are renewable over the course of your undergraduate degree.

Tier	Grade Range (Canadian Equivalent)	Scholarship Per Academic Year (in Canadian dollars)	Total Scholarship Potential (over 4 years)
1	80% - 84%	$1,500	$6,000
2	85% - 89%	$2,000	$8,000
3	90% - 94%	$2,500	$10,000
4	95% - 100%	$3,000	$12,000

Entrance Scholarship Eligibility

Students are eligible to renew their Entrance Scholarship at the same value received in their first year if they meet the conditions below.

Maintain a term average at Trent corresponding to your scholarship tier from the previous academic year. For example
- If you enter Trent with a 92% average, you’ll receive $2,500 in your first year.
- If your Trent term average is 89%, you’ll receive $2,000 for the next academic year.
- If your Trent term average is 95%, you’ll receive $3,000 for the next academic year.
Complete at least 5 credits in the preceding academic year (Fall, Winter & Summer), or have a Student Accessibility Services (SAS)-approved reduced courseload accommodation.
Register for courses as a full-time student for the upcoming academic year.
Be an international student paying international fees.

Upgrade Your International Entrance Scholarship

Students are eligible to upgrade the renewable portion of their Entrance Scholarship if they achieve a higher term average at Trent which places them in a higher tier. For example, if a student’s high school grade is 80%, this makes them eligible for a $1,500 entrance scholarship. However, if after their first year at Trent their average increases to 86%, the student would then become eligible for a $2,000 scholarship (upgraded tier) for their second year of undergraduate studies at Trent.

Students who are eligible for an upgrade will automatically receive the new Entrance Scholarship amount in their myTrent account statement by early October each academic year after the course drop deadline has passed.

How and when are Entrance Scholarship offers made?

Entrance Scholarship averages are awarded based on the Canadian equivalent of your average used for admission consideration. Students will receive the entrance scholarship amount directly in their myTrent account statement.

*Please note that all the above scholarship values, eligibility requirements, and criteria are subject to change without notice. Entrance Scholarships can be paired with Trent International’s Prestigious Renewable Scholarships. All eligible students are strongly encouraged to apply for these renewable awards to receive a larger total scholarship package.

For more information, click here

Graduate Distinguished Entrance Scholarship

We are pleased to announce the introduction of the Graduate Distinguished Entrance Scholarship for top applicants entering the Master of Management or Applied Modelling & Quantitative Methods (M.Sc.) programs. Eligible students can receive up to $3,000 in scholarship funding. This scholarship is a one-time academic excellence award applicable to students starting in Fall 2025.

More Graduate Study Opportunities
Trent University offers 30+ graduate degree programs, including course-based and thesis-based master’s degrees, each featuring unique experiences to support students' academic and career goals.

Here are a few that your students may be interested in:

Master of Science in Applied Modelling (Data Science & Analytics): 12-month program with a final term research practicum – scholarship eligible
Master of Management (Health Care Management): 16-month program with a final term workplace-integrated learning placement – scholarship eligible
Master of Arts Management (Co-op): 12-month program with a 4-month paid co-op placement - scholarship eligible
Master of Instrumental Chemical Analysis (Co-op): 12-month program with a 4-month paid co-op placement

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

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Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.