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 Science interviews our own Dr. Pablo Policzer
Being a refugee from Chile’s military coup and dictatorship, building more collaborative governance in Chile’s extractive sector, what it takes to be a great supervisor …and how to roast a whole pig! ...
In the Media
In the News: Jean-Christophe Boucher, Political Science, in FR24 News
Demand drops for second doses of COVID-19 vaccine as Alberta reopens
In the News: Jack Lucas, Political Science, in MSN Canada
Could Edmonton's municipal election fall victim to excessive democracy?
In the News: Lisa Young, Political Science, in Toronto Star
How might Trudeau’s Liberals win seats in Alberta? Think small and go after Jason Kenney, experts say
In the News: Lisa Young, Political Science, in Toronto Star
Barely out of a pandemic, here’s why Jason Kenney’s government is picking a fight with Alberta nurses
Events
Allyship under the microscope
Psychology study led by Dr. Adam Murry, PhD. takes a hard look at the nature and effectiveness of allyship with Indigenous groups.
The Faculty of Arts celebrates Indigenous people during National Indigenous History Month.
