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
A slam dunk for knowledge translation at UCalgary
2024 Postdoc Research Slam celebrates breadth of research through plain language competition
6 outstanding grad students selected as equitable and inclusive leadership interns
Program stands as a commitment to equitable pathways
Appointments - Office of the Dean
The Faculty of Arts announces interim Associate Dean, Research roles
International Holocaust Remembrance Day — a critical reminder to never stop learning
Remembering the victims, survivors, and lessons from the Holocaust on Jan. 27
Happy Holidays from the Faculty of Arts
Undergraduate student designs the faculty’s 2023 holiday card
In the Media
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC News
New Alberta NDP leader Nenshi outlines priorities as party names Opposition leader
In the News Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in CBC News
Rachel Notley: Alberta's progressive politics giant prepares to step aside
In the News LIsa Young, Political Science, in Rocky Mountain Outlook
Lethbridge MLA resigns, opening potential seat for leadership hopeful Naheed Nenshi
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Toronto Star
Senior Alberta NDP legislature member Shannon Phillips to resign seat
In the News Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in CTV News
Politics Panel – Marg McCuaig-Boyd & Melanee Thomas
In the News Lisa Young and colleagues writing in The Conversation Canada
Arts graduate education in Canada should be redesigned around students’ and society’s needs
Embedded Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Learn to apply technological solutions to solve a wide range of real-world issues. All courses in this embedded certificate program integrate hands-on experience.
