Economics at Trent
Yes — economics is a direct-entry program at Trent University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Economics (BA)
70%OUAC REC
Prerequisites
- Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
- Required Courses:
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
What to watch for
Economics is direct entry at a 70% minimum as a BA (REC) or BSc (RBY); the co-op code (REP) is 80%. Mathematical Economics (RME) and International Political Economy (RPE) are separate codes at 70%. Trent publishes a minimum, and its own admissions FAQ says 'meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission'. The safety net is real: if you are not admitted to a competitive programme, Trent automatically assesses you for an alternate offer into a similar one, with no second application.
Economics at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- AlgomaDirect entry65%
- BrockDirect entry73–77%
- CarletonDirect entry75%
- Guelphvia Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours (GK)75–80%
- LakeheadDirect entry70%
- LaurentianDirect entry70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)Direct entry80–83%
- McMasterDirect entry80–87%
- Nipissingvia Bachelor of Arts (PA)70%
- Ontario Technot offered at Ontario Tech
- Queen'sDirect entry83–87%
- TMUDirect entry70–75%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Social Sciences73–80%
- U of T (Scarborough)via Management83–90%
- U of T (St. George)via Social Sciences83–90%
- Waterloovia Honours Arts77–80%
- Westernvia Social Science (EO)80–87%
- WindsorDirect entry70%
- YorkDirect entry73–77%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Trent’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.