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
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.
Political Science Faculty Member Prof. Ian Brodie at RIMPAC ’24
In mid-July, Prof. Ian Brodie attended RIMPAC ’24, the biennial and multinational military exercises off the coast of Hawaii.
In Memoriam: Roger Gibbins, Faculty of Arts
Former head of Department of Political Science and think tank president; campus flag lowered Aug. 15, 2024
UCalgary’s first Black Brilliance Celebration honours Black graduates, student leaders and faculty mentors
Landmark gathering dedicated to recognizing Black flourishing
Project aimed at improving well-being of Black children and youth in Canada receives federal funding
Researchers Bukola Salami, Jack Lucas and Sheri Madigan to collaborate with public, not-for-profit and international research sectors
‘A surfeit of waves’
Memorial event recalls remarkable life and impact of Jacqueline Ismael, longtime professor and researcher in Faculty of Social Work at UCalgary
In the Media
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CTV News (Video)
Lisa Young & Duane Bratt
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science / CMSS, in Connect Canada CRE
Davie Looking to Acquire U.S. Shipyard
In the News Jack Lucas writing in The Conversation Canada
Municipal politicians claim to be ideological moderates. Is it true?
In the News Pablo Policzer, Political Science in The Latin News Podcast
Chile's Long Standing Historical Debt
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science / Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC News
Canadian warship shadowed Chinese vessel off Alaska last month, National Defence says
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science / CMSS in CTV News
Davie shipyard to expand operations south of the border to build icebreakers
University of Calgary Teaching Awards
Do you remember the most impactful teaching memory you have? Students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars in the Faculty of Arts are all encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals and groups.
Nomination close on Sept. 25
