Graduate Studies at Trent University

Graduate Studies at Trent university

Innovative. Collaborative. Progressive.

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A Research Intensive University Trent University has consistently been recognized as a leader in high calibre research and scholarship. Thanks to the ongoing success of its faculty, the University attracts research funding from diverse sources. Trent’s ten Canada Research Chairs encompass a broad spectrum of disciplines, reflecting the institution’s careful balance between research in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. As federal and provincial governments continue to make knowledge transfer and outreach a priority for post-secondary institutions, Trent is positioned to excel and to further its reputation both nationally and internationally.

A Spirit of Collaboration Many of Trent’s graduate programs encourage students to take an interdisciplinary approach to their studies. This not only broadens the scope of their education, but it provides students with opportunities to collaborate with others in related fields, inspiring new understanding of their own disciplines while pushing the boundaries of academic possibility and discovery.

Research Centres, Groups & Institutes Helping to foster this collaborative environment within the Trent community are a number of unique research centres. Here, students can find common ground to engage with faculty and fellow students, strengthening the collegial atmosphere that is an inherent part of a Trent education. These centres include:

Archaeological Research Centre Canadian Environmental Modelling Centre Centre for Health Studies Centre for Materials Research Centre for the Study of Global Power & Politics

Centre for the Study of Theory, Culture & Politics Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies Institute for Watershed Sciences James McLean Oliver Ecological Centre Worsfold Water Quality Centre

Financing Your Future at Trent Receive up to Receivefor up to $34,000* $35,000* for your Master’s Master’s andyour up to and up to $78,500* for $82,000* your Ph.D. for your Ph.D.

As important as the right program and working with the right people in your chosen discipline, financial support is a key factor for any student assessing their graduate studies options. At Trent, we are dedicated to providing graduate students with the financial support necessary to ensure they can focus on achieving their academic goals.

For Master’s students in the humanities, Trent University aims to provide a minimum of $13,200*/year for up to two years, while M.Sc. students are eligible to receive a minimum of $17,500*/year for up to two years. For Ph.D. students, we aim to provide a minimum of $18,200*/year for up to four years. In addition, doctoral level students may receive additional funding for a fifth year.

A variety of funding sources within the University are available: Graduate Teaching Assistantships Research Fellowships Research Assistantships provided by faculty research funds Graduate Bursaries Dean’s Scholarships

External Scholarships: Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Students are also encouraged to apply to the external granting agencies listed here in early fall for consideration of these scholarships. More information can be provided by our Graduate Studies Office. * total funding, which may include external and/or internal funding, scholarships, bursaries, etc.

Graduate Studies at Trent university

Innovative. Collaborative. Progressive.

To define Graduate Studies at Trent University is to consider what distinguishes Trent from all others. As we continue to expand the scope of our programs, offering options across the humanities, sciences and social sciences, we also build on our reputation for excellence and giving you the means to excel in your field within an academically rigorous environment.

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Anthropology M.A. Spanning the fields of archaeology, ethnohistory and art, while providing an excellent foundation in anthropological theories and research methods, the Anthropology M.A. is one of the longest-standing graduate programs at Trent. The program is staffed by an accomplished faculty whose award-winning research has secured Trent’s reputation as an outstanding choice for graduate studies.

Combining coursework, research colloquia and the writing of a thesis, the Anthropology M.A. provides a solid foundation for those moving onto their Ph.D. studies or who are pursuing a career in applied anthropology. Students interested in the program can explore a range of areas, including: the archaeology and ethnohistory of Canada, Mesoamerica, South America and the US Southwest; Old World prehistory; Mediterranean archaeology; Landscape archaeology; Mortuary archaeology; Archaeological method and theory; Canadian historical archaeology; and, the intersections of art with issues of gender, identity, beliefs, and social organization.

Applications of Modelling in the Natural & Social Sciences M.A., M.Sc. A challenging, interdisciplinary program that leads to an M.Sc. or M.A. degree, Applications of Modelling in the Natural and Social Sciences is a two-year program that delves into a broad realm of disciplines, including mathematics, computer science, physics and astronomy, psychology, physical geography, environmental resource science, chemistry, and economics.

As scientific modelling continues to emerge and expand, Trent gives candidates the opportunity to pursue their chosen field while enriching their broader understanding of modelling through interdisciplinary research and coursework.

The program involves a number of modelling courses (program core courses) as well as two courses in a home discipline. While most of the program is based on a thesis research project and associated coursework, it aims to teach fundamental analytical modelling techniques required for research in a number of quantitative fields and to prepare students for a Ph.D. option, if interested. The opportunity to work alongside experts in the modelling field is further bolstered by the effort to share ideas with researchers in other disciplines and develop strong communication skills to better prepare candidates for the challenges of conveying their ideas and findings.

Canadian Studies Ph.D. The Canadian Studies Ph.D. program at Trent, the first of its kind in Canada, is a joint program designed for students keen to pursue research in an interdisciplinary context. This program is offered jointly by the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies at Trent University, and the School of Canadian Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa. It welcomes students interested in advancing the body of scholarly research that comprises Canadian Studies.

The Canadian Studies doctoral program has six broadly defined areas of concentration: Culture, Literature, and the Arts; Environment and Heritage; Policy, Economy and Society; Identities; and Women’s Studies. Students enjoy the benefits of working in close collaboration with faculty, while enhancing their knowledge of the field through the collegiality of student peers, research fellows, visiting speakers and invited guests. Students are based at Trent’s historic Traill College, a space that offers an excellent work and social environment.

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Graduate Studies at Trent university

Test the limits of conventional disciplines and participate in a culture of intellectual questioning and exchange – explore your graduate studies options at Trent.

Innovative.

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Cultural Studies Ph.D. Trent’s Cultural Studies Ph.D. program builds on the long-standing reputation for excellence within the Cultural Studies department. This intensive four-year program gives candidates the opportunity to pursue independent, ground-breaking research in a vibrant and intellectually rigorous environment. The Ph.D. option is a perfect springboard to numerous professional careers as well as a range of alternatives in the academic realm, including art, film, theatre, literature, media, philosophy, music, history, and any number of emergent interdisciplinary programs.

Three fields form the basis of this doctoral program: Culture and the Arts; Culture and Technology; and, Culture and Theory. While the first year is devoted to giving students a proper grounding in the core background of Cultural Studies, years two through four focus on the development of a dissertation that interconnects three related intellectual projects. As with all graduate programs at Trent, there’s a strong emphasis placed on discussion and interaction among peers and faculty, and Ph.D. candidates are expected to present their work at scholarly conferences and submit at least one paper based on the dissertation projects for publications.

Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies M.A. Since its inception in 1986, the M.A. based at the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies has established itself as the foremost program of its kind. With Canada as both a subject and context for inquiry, the M.A. areas of study include: Canada in a global context; cultural heritage, literature, theory and the arts; environmental politics, policy and natural heritage; Aboriginal peoples; political economy, labour and community development; women and gender; identities and difference in Canada. Reflecting the breadth of the field itself, this multidisciplinary program draws upon the scholarly knowledge and expertise from the humanities, social sciences and other interdisciplinary fields.

Candidates select between a 12-month course and major research paper-based program, or a 24month course and thesis-based option. Students can develop their own research possibilities under the guidance of their supervisor; or work as part of larger faculty research programs; or develop a community-based research initiative under the guidance of the Trent Centre for Community-based Education. The academic possibilities as well as the professional alternatives available to those who complete this program are as diverse as its mandate.

English Literature M.A. (Public Texts) Trent University’s English Literature M.A. (Public Texts) explores how the production and presentation of texts in their many forms resonate within our culture’s political, economic and aesthetic spheres. Students in the program will investigate the history and the potential of Public Texts, including oral narratives, dramatic performances, and manuscript, print and electronic texts.

What distinguishes the M.A. program in Public Texts from other graduate programs is that students are given the choice of three degree options: thesis, major research paper, or internship. The internship option, unique to this program, provides students with an opportunity to develop texts for public distribution in co-operation with community-based organizations.

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Whichever option students choose to pursue, the M.A. program in Public Texts provides outstanding training and education in areas such as the electronic production and circulation of texts; oral performance traditions; theories of publics; and the history of the book. Our graduates will have a number of career opportunities, ranging from information science, archival work, publishing and editing, to communications, journalism, and professional writing.

At Trent we foster a strong culture of student-faculty interaction while encouraging you to explore the boundaries of interdisciplinary study.

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Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program M.Sc., Ph.D. The Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program (formerly Watershed Ecosystems) takes a groundbreaking approach to environmental scholarly research. Offering both M.Sc. and Ph.D. options, the program offers students the opportunity to work with leading experts and in worldclass facilities throughout the region as they pursue their studies. Graduates of this program open themselves to career possibilities throughout Canada and around the world. Among the areas of study that graduates can pursue are ecology, hydrology, environmental analysis and management, molecular virology, climatology, forestry, plant sciences, wildlife management, and ecotoxicology, among many others.

This interdisciplinary program draws on a range of departments, including biology, geography, chemistry, and environmental and resource science/studies, while allowing students the chance to work alongside various NGOs and government organizations, such as the Ministry of Natural Resources, based in Peterborough. The innovative research and rigorous standards that distinguish Trent’s reputation and continue to attract major funding agencies ensure this program is wellrespected in the field and is a dependable stepping stone to careers in a range of disciplines.

Indigenous Studies Ph.D. The Indigenous Studies Ph.D. at Trent University is an interdisciplinary program built upon the importance of Traditional/Indigenous knowledge in a contemporary context. As the first Ph.D. program of its kind in Canada, Indigenous Studies at Trent brings together a diverse faculty whose academic credentials are complemented by their connections to Aboriginal/Indigenous communities across the country and to other regions of the world.

The aim of the Indigenous Studies Ph.D. program is to bring together students in learning that engages traditional and contemporary Aboriginal knowledge within an academic environment.

Students enjoy the opportunity for advanced learning with an Elder or Traditional person. The department is also home to a number of other innovative programs and activities, such as Indigenous Environmental Studies, the annual Elders and Traditional Peoples’ Gathering, and Nozhem Theatre, the only university-based Indigenous Performance Space in Canada. Students are able to access learning opportunities related to these programs, as well as Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) language programs.

For students entering the Ph.D. program, two streams of study are available, one that focuses on history and politics, the other on contemporary social and cultural issues. The first two years are dedicated to coursework, comprehensive exams, and a community practicum which offers opportunities to engage with Indigenous communities and organizations. Years three and four are devoted to dissertation research and writing under the guidance of a dissertation supervisor.

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Our programs offer opportunities to collaborate with experts in their fields, inspiring new understanding while pushing the boundaries of academic possibility and discovery.

Collaborative.

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History M.A. A program that aims to provide students with a firm grasp of history, both as a scholarly discipline and an applied profession, the History M.A. builds on Trent’s reputation for excellence in teaching and research. This demanding program expands candidates’ knowledge of historical theory and methods, develops research and analytical skills, and guides them in carrying out major research projects.

Students choose from two program streams: course work or thesis, thereby allowing them to shape their graduate work according to their personal interests, objectives and time frame. The program is comprised of six fields of study, three of which (Colonialism and Conflict, IberianAmerican History, and Regional and Trans-National History) are not offered anywhere else in Canada. The other three fields are Canadian, European, and Social and Cultural History.

Members of the History graduate faculty are highly regarded for their strong publishing record and commitment to teaching. They encourage a culture of intellectual questioning and exchange, both within the program and in collaboration with cognate graduate disciplines at the University.

Materials Science M.Sc. A program that welcomes the innovative, the resourceful and the inventive, the Materials Science M.Sc. at Trent prepares graduates for careers as researchers and scientists in a number of industries.

Offered jointly by Trent and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), this two-year Master’s program is designed for science and engineering students who want to expand their capacity for research in a discipline that interconnects chemistry, physics, biology and engineering.

It is also an excellent pre-cursor for those wanting to pursue doctoral studies in one of these traditional sciences.

This interdisciplinary approach gives students a competitive edge within the field while helping to sharpen their research and problem solving skills, develop a capacity for experimental design and promote independent work initiatives. The faculty is comprised of a number of educators and professionals whose academic credentials and deep industry experience are a distinct advantage for students who want to excel in the field of materials research. In addition, students are encouraged to develop connections to the wider community of researchers through conferences, workshops and presentations by visiting scientists who showcase their work.

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In a world that is characterized by rapid change and global issues, Trent’s graduate programs aim to give you the handson experience and critical understanding required to adapt and evolve in your professional life, wherever it may take you.

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Psychology M.A., M.Sc. Building on the strength of Trent’s undergraduate program in psychology, Trent introduces a Psychology Masters degree that allows students to pursue an M.A. or M.Sc. based on their background and professional ambitions. This is a research-intensive, two-year program that will appeal to those with an interest in the areas of health, developmental, cognition, perception and neuroscience. The Psychology M.A. / M.Sc. is a natural step for students working towards their doctorate in this discipline, while also providing strong scientific training for those wanting to pursue careers within health, science or communications-related fields.

Psychological research continues to be at the forefront of advancing our understanding of complex and dynamic aspects of human behaviour. Trent has designed a program that provides the academic rigour and interdisciplinary activity that define a great post-graduate degree, delivered by a team of respected professors who maintain active research agendas in their respective fields. Combined with our state-of-the-art facilities – including our Sleep and Electrophysiology Laboratory, Developmental Observation Laboratory, Animal Care Facilities and burgeoning DNA facility – Psychology graduate students will enjoy a challenging and highly gratifying experience earning an exceptional degree, all within Trent’s characteristically personal environment.

Sustainability Studies M.A. Leveraging the broad-based strength of its research and teaching talent and responding to graduate students who demand degree programs that are relevant to their career aspirations, Trent introduces its M.A. in Sustainability Studies. This interdisciplinary graduate studies program is designed to explore issues around the sustainability of human societies and the natural environments upon which they depend. The two-year program aims to equip graduates with the critical thinking and capacity for research that will prove an invaluable asset to those who target a policy or strategy-related career within industry, government or an NGO, or doctoral studies.

Drawing inspiration from Trent’s award-winning Business Administration program and its highly-regarded reputation as a leader in the environment, the M.A. in Sustainability Studies will encourage interaction between departments, staff and students, as well as the surrounding community. In addition to core courses, which will develop critical thinking as well as solutionsand advocacy-oriented strategies, students will choose between a thesis or major research paper. Graduates of this program will help meet the budding demand for professionals who can capably develop environmentally and socially sustainable policies, strategies and practices for any number of applications.

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Challenging and interdisciplinary, Trent’s graduate programs provide opportunities to pursue independent, ground-breaking research in a vibrant and intellectually rigorous environment.

Progressive.

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Theory, Culture and Politics M.A. The Theory, Culture and Politics M.A. at Trent is an interdisciplinary program that emphasizes the study of contemporary issues in the humanities and social sciences from the perspectives of contemporary critical, cultural and political theory. The program is guided by critical/theoretical orientations that test the limits of conventional disciplines and contribute to the study of the complex network of relations that link knowledge, culture and politics.

The strength of this program is found in its capacity to bring together scholars from a number of the University’s disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences and environmental studies. Through The Centre for the Study of Theory, Culture and Politics, students are introduced to a range of critical and theoretical orientations, with this cross-pollination of scholarly inquiry fostering a vibrant academic environment. It is through this Centre that students can readily engage in intellectual discourse while taking in a calendar of conferences, symposia, and speakers series, while sharing research projects.

Students choose one of five areas of study: Textuality, semiotics and discourse; Culture, nature and technology; Gender, body and psyche; Science as discourse and knowledge; and, Social and political theory. While the program is designed primarily for students preparing for doctoral studies in the field, it also provides an outstanding stepping stone to professional careers in such areas as communications, law, education and the environment.

Trent-Queen’s Programs, M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D. Through an agreement with Queen’s University in Kingston, Trent faculty may undertake the supervision and instruction of students enrolled for Masters or Ph.D. degrees at Queen’s here at Trent University. Students pursue research thesis work at Trent, and complete most or all of their course work at Queen’s. Participating graduate faculty are members of Trent’s graduate faculty and adjunct faculty at Queen’s.

Departments currently participating in the Trent-Queen’s program include: Ancient History and Classics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, and Psychology.

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Graduate Studies at Trent university

Graduate Studies at Trent university

learning to make a world of difference.

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