- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- CIP code
- 45.0901
- Duration
- 4 year bachelor degree
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Public Administration and Policy
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-01-01
Program overview
A four year honours degree on the politics of the global economy, covering trade and finance governance, international institutions, political economy theory and comparative policy analysis.
Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy (Honours) sits between politics and economics, and it suits students interested in how global markets and states shape one another.
Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy (Honours) is taught on the Symons campus at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, and Trent is a public university and a designated learning institution. Because Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy (Honours) is a degree it is exempt from the Canadian field of study requirement, so completing Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy (Honours) supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years without the subject being tested against an eligibility list. An Ontario attestation letter is required with the study permit application for Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy (Honours), and the university issues it with the letter of acceptance.
Admission to Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy (Honours) requires Grade 12 or Class 12 at 70 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy (Honours) is recorded at CAD 35,000 a year with a CAD 92.25 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy (Honours). Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy (Honours) lists five entry windows, in September and January to 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy (Honours) application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 86 overall with at least 20 in writing and no minimum on the other sections; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component minimum; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 92.25 applies. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Work permit: Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy (Honours) is a degree at a public university, so it is exempt from the field of study test and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer. An Ontario attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Ontario attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Trade Policy Analyst: government and industry associations
- Political Risk Analyst: consultancy practice
- Research Officer: think tanks and institutes
- International Programme Officer: organisations and agencies
- Government Relations Adviser: corporate affairs
- Graduate Study: international relations and political economy
Reality check: many Canadian government and trade positions require citizenship or permanent residence, so target consultancy, industry associations and international organisations.
About Trent University - Peterborough
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #1501
- Established
- 1964
- Reference No.
- O19395164223
