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Department of Political Science

Undergraduate

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

International Relations

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.

Graduate

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.

News and Announcements

Providing evidence to support Indigenous midwifery

Research project aims to improve maternal child health in First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities

UCalgary teams up with community partners for sustainability podcast

Faculty of Social Work’s project explores green social work

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

In the Media

In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in Daily Guardian Canada

Great White Nothing: How Harper’s naval station became an Arctic white elephant

In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in Sprawl

The end of easy re-elections in Calgary

In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Washington Post

As Putin sees Ukraine … Trump sees Canada?

In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Washington Post

Canada's Liberals pick ex-central banker Carney to replace Trudeau

In the News Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in CTV News

When Trudeau steps down, do the explicit bumper stickers, decals and flags go with him?

Quan Zhou Wu: Chinese Diaspora in Spain

Chinese Diaspora in Spain: Introducing Qingtianese Heritage

Join Spanish graphic artist Quan Zhou Wu for a fascinating talk on the Qingtianese community – a group that makes up nearly 60% of the Chinese population in Spain.

March 24, 11 a.m.
Gallery Hall, Taylor Family Digital Library

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