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
UCalgary political scientist examines perceptions of leadership within Canadian political parties
Brenda O’Neill is first winner of Thelma Margaret Horte Memorial Fellowship in Women and Society ...
In the Media
In the News: David Stewart, Political Science, in the Calgary Herald
Kenney rejects NDP's calls to fire health minister over confrontation with doctor
In the News: Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in the Vancouver Sun
Nearly half of Canadians say they can't afford to miss work as coronavirus cases escalate
In the News: Melanee Thomas, Political Science, Vancouver Sun
The Conservative conundrum: How does a deeply western party sell itself to eastern voters?
In the News: Trevor Tombe, Economics and Barry Cooper, Political Science, in International Business Times
Wexit: Why Some People In Western Canada Want To Secede From The Country
Events
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