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
Dr. Malinda S. Smith awarded the Bahamas' Order of Distinction
UCalgary professor and associate vice-president (research) recognized for her leadership and international influence
Study Chile's Road from Dictatorship to Democracy, on Location in Santiago
A two-week Global Classroom this spring, led by Drs. Pablo Policzer and Noam Titelman, is open to undergraduates from all faculties.
Research centres Métis voices in understanding health and well-being
Métis-guided research explores the connections between identity, culture, spirituality and health
New faculty for fall 2026
The Faculty of Arts welcomes 12 new members this semester
2026 Faculty of Arts rank professor promotions
Congratulations to the faculty members who have achieved this next step in their career
June 2026 Transdisciplinary Connector Grants Awarded
Researchers from the Faculty of Arts play central leadership and collaboration roles in transdisciplinary projects
In the Media
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Bloomberg
Alberta’s Separatists Appear Set for Defeat But Vow to Fight On
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC Kids News
WATCH — Here’s how life could change in a province that separates from Canada
In the News Jean-Christophe Boucher, Political Science, writing in MacLean’s
Americans are meddling in the Alberta referendum
In the News Ian Brodie, Political Science, on CBC Listen
This is Calgary
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, on CBC News
Referendum has political science students studying history in the making
In the News Chris Roberts, Political Science, The Globe and Mail
Ottawa negotiating deal with Angola as trade diversification efforts expand
The Trouble of the Token Fish
UCalgary philosophy alumnus Dr. Aadil Kurji examines how artificial intelligence understands language and the challenges large language models face when words and concepts evolve over time.
Oct. 23 | 3 – 5 p.m.
Social Sciences 1253
