Department of Political Science
Programs
Undergraduate
We offer expert instruction across all aspects of political science. From Africa to the Arctic, global peace to local genocide. Ideas of freedom to ideas of slavery, protest movements to political parties
Programs
International Relations
Focus on cross-border interactions between various groups in the world. Learn how those interactions affect people, states, regions and the global community.
Programs
Graduate
We are small enough to know our students and large enough to provide a comprehensive, top-notch education. Our graduate students become leaders in academic, public and private sector careers.
Research
We are a vibrant community of researchers in both the traditional fields of the discipline as well as in innovative research clusters. We invite you to explore our exciting research activities.
News and Announcements
Meet the exemplary educators who are this year's Teaching Awards recipients
The 10th year of the University of Calgary Teaching Awards honours recipients for their excellent contributions to teaching and learning
Human rights are fragile — yet critical to our future
Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now — Dec. 10 is UN Human Rights Day
$10,000 raised for International Relations program
The Calgary Consular Corps hosted a black-tie event to raise funds for UCalgary bursary program
Class of 2024: Meet the fall 2024 President’s Award recipients
Tanille Butler and Nicole Schmidt recognized for academic achievement, leadership and contributions to community
Congratulations to Dr. Jack Lucas on his recent APSR!
Dr. Jack Lucas and his co-authors have recently published in the top journal in political science, the APSR! Dr. Lucas' article, titled "Politicians’ Theories of Voting Behavior," is now available on FirstView.
Political Science Faculty Member Prof. Ian Brodie at Leadership and Trust in Canadian Politics Event
Acadia University hosted "Leadership and Trust in Canadian Politics", an event on political ethics.
In the Media
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Washington Post
Canada's Liberals were heading into a crushing defeat. Then came Trump (subscriber's content)
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in City News
Alberta Premier Smith faces second challenge from caucus member in less than a week
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in Global News
A military expert on the current state of the war in Ukraine
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC.ca
As arts and humanities enrolment declines, could making programs more practical help?
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in Global News
Alberta Police agencies prepare for monumental G7 security in Kananaskis
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CTV News
Calgary Ukrainian community to hold emergency Sunday rally following verbal attack on Zelenskyy at White House
Global Climate Progress in a Trump II World?
With climate action facing setbacks, what’s next? Discover a proposal for a “Heavy Industry Climate Club” to drive global solutions.
March 7, 3:30 p.m.
Ballroom, MacEwan Hall
