Peterborough,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English (Public Texts) (Thesis Based) - Aging Studies in Peterborough Canada | Trent University
Trent University
|
Peterborough Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,276
(c. USD16,018.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
As Canada undergoes major demographic changes, fresh viewpoints on aging are becoming increasingly vital. Pursue your MA, MSc, or PhD with a specialization in Aging Studies. As a graduate student in humanities, sciences, or social sciences, examine aging's impact on individuals, communities, and societies through coursework and research. Trent University, a global pioneer in interdisciplinary aging studies, lets you earn both a degree and specialization in just one year. Opt for either a major research project or thesis in aging studies, complemented by a foundational half-credit course on interdisciplinary approaches. With over 15 faculty members conducting aging research - including the Canada Research Chair in Rural Aging, Health and Social Care, and the innovative Trent Centre for Aging & Society - you'll lead in this growing academic field. Engage in important conversations about aging while challenging misconceptions through collaborative research. Be among the first to achieve this groundbreaking Aging Studies specialization. Develop interdisciplinary insights from humanities, social sciences, and health perspectives. Study in Peterborough, which has Canada's highest senior population, with access to The Canadian Aging Studies Archive at Trent's Bata Library. Participate in the Centre for Aging & Society's community partnerships.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree) in English Literature or in another field relevant to public texts
Minimum B plus (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
Transcripts
Post-secondary transcripts and graduation certificates (where applicable) of all previous undergraduate and graduate work are required. This includes transcripts for courses taken on a Letter of Permission, for transfer credit, or on an exchange program. Transcripts must show all course work completed and grades received. If applicable, evidence of degree completion is required. Transcript must include a grading scale or transcript legend.
Please note: Transcripts are not required to be official and final when applying to the School of Graduate Studies. Official transcripts are only required to be submitted if an applicant receives an offer of admission.
IELTS - 6.5, with no band below 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 93 (with a minimum score of 22 in both speaking and writing).
Minimum B plus (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
Transcripts
Post-secondary transcripts and graduation certificates (where applicable) of all previous undergraduate and graduate work are required. This includes transcripts for courses taken on a Letter of Permission, for transfer credit, or on an exchange program. Transcripts must show all course work completed and grades received. If applicable, evidence of degree completion is required. Transcript must include a grading scale or transcript legend.
Please note: Transcripts are not required to be official and final when applying to the School of Graduate Studies. Official transcripts are only required to be submitted if an applicant receives an offer of admission.
IELTS - 6.5, with no band below 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 93 (with a minimum score of 22 in both speaking and writing).
Tuition
CAD
22,276