Overview

The M.A. in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies degree offers graduate students at Trent University training in social science and humanities fields related to the study of aging, including social-cultural dimensions of aging; systems, services and policy; cultural/literary studies, performance, and creative arts; social justice, especially equity, diversity and inclusion; and professional fields requiring expertise in aging.

Key facts

The M.A. program emphasizes the importance of developing skills in critical analysis of contemporary aging issues and practical approaches to aging-related challenges across different contexts – ranging from individual experiences of aging to the societal complexities of aging populations.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

Seminar in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies,
Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies
Research Methods
The research intensive year is focused on the implementation of the M.A. research project including primary and secondary data collection and analysis, writing and final submission for oral defense of the thesis.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

3 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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93

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60

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General requirements

B.A. or B.Sc. Honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree)
Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits
Applicants must have completed a supervised research project, such as a thesis, program evaluation, or community-based research project, or include a 250 word statement that indicates their capacity to conduct independent research.
Volunteer work, paid work experience, or other relevant life experiences will be taken into account
Proof of English Proficiency: All international applicants must provide proof of an adequate level of English proficiency regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Please visit the How to Apply International page for details on English Language Proficiency requirements
A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program

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Tuition Fees

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25616 CAD / year

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9282 CAD / year

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Additional Details

Ontario Students: 8,090.87 CAD per year
International tuition: Graduate Tuition + International Student Differential Fee = 22,944.35 CAD

Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 CAD / month

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