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Trent University

Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaReviewed 23 October 2026

Trent's professional Big Data Analytics MSc combines statistical modelling, computing and data-analysis projects at Peterborough.

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Trent's professional Big Data Analytics MSc combines statistical modelling, computing and data-analysis projects at Peterborough. This guide covers the course-based stream, rather than the separate thesis route.

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  1. Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods — Big Data Analytics (M.Sc.), course-based
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Academic eligibility

  • A four-year honours bachelor's degree or accepted equivalent, with at least B+ (77%) across the final two years.
  • Preparation should include differential and integral calculus, probability and statistics, linear algebra and elementary programming.
  • Submit transcripts, two references, a personal statement and a CV.
  • GRE is not required; the department assesses quantitative preparation individually.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with every band at least 6.0.
  • PTE Academic 60 overall with no subscore below 60 is another accepted option.
  • Applicants must meet the graduate school's evidence and exemption conditions.

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  • The Big Data Analytics course-based route lasts 16 months over four terms.
  • AMOD lists fall, winter and summer entry; confirm availability for this particular stream.

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Application deadlines

  • Normal AMOD closing dates are 1 February for fall, 1 June for winter and 1 October for spring.
  • The current notice extends the Spring 2027 deadline to 1 November.
  • This extension is not a deadline for every AMOD intake.

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International tuition

  • For 2026/27, international Big Data Analytics tuition is CAD 11,167 per term, plus CAD 237 in supplementary fees per term.
  • Annual UHIP is CAD 948 and health/dental coverage CAD 619.50.
  • The 16-month course spans two academic years, so multiplying the current term rate is not a guaranteed whole-programme price.
  • Living costs are additional.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The course-based stream does not include guaranteed graduate funding and students should plan to self-fund.
  • Funding arrangements for the thesis stream must not be assumed for Big Data Analytics.
  • Any external award needs separate eligibility and deadline checks.

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What can international students study at Trent University?

Selected programme options include Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods — Big Data Analytics (M.Sc.), course-based. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Trent University?

A four-year honours bachelor's degree or accepted equivalent, with at least B+ (77%) across the final two years. Preparation should include differential and integral calculus, probability and statistics, linear algebra and elementary programming. Submit transcripts, two references, a personal statement and a CV. GRE is not required; the department assesses quantitative preparation individually. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with every band at least 6.0. PTE Academic 60 overall with no subscore below 60 is another accepted option. Applicants must meet the graduate school's evidence and exemption conditions.

How much are international tuition fees at Trent University?

For 2026/27, international Big Data Analytics tuition is CAD 11,167 per term, plus CAD 237 in supplementary fees per term. Annual UHIP is CAD 948 and health/dental coverage CAD 619.50. The 16-month course spans two academic years, so multiplying the current term rate is not a guaranteed whole-programme price. Living costs are additional. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Trent University?

Normal AMOD closing dates are 1 February for fall, 1 June for winter and 1 October for spring. The current notice extends the Spring 2027 deadline to 1 November. This extension is not a deadline for every AMOD intake. The Big Data Analytics course-based route lasts 16 months over four terms. AMOD lists fall, winter and summer entry; confirm availability for this particular stream. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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