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
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship program concludes after 4 successful years
Scholars reflect on experiences and inspirations gained from involvement in international internships
2023 Faculty of Arts Killam Award winners
Congratulations to the Killam Award winners from the Faculty of Arts
Call for submissions: First Annual Faculty of Arts holiday card
All undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit their artwork by Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
Collaborating to create change — Haskayne Alumni Award recipients use business as a force for good
Join us Nov. 9 to recognize thought leaders Carol Yan, Michael Torrance and Saifa Koonar
Provincial funding moves UCalgary’s Multidisciplinary Science Hub $5M closer to reality
Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney announces funds during campus visit
UCalgary scholar discovered how to make the most of partnered research projects
Jack Lucas shares learnings and insights from his work on high-profile Canadian Municipal Barometer project and more
In the Media
In the News Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in Lethbridge Herald
SACPA hears talk on energy transition
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science, in CTV News
Trudeau at APEC: PM faces challenges abroad
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC News
Danielle Smith signals support for 'parental rights' as party members pass controversial resolutions
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Global News
UCP AGM starts in Calgary: ‘It will very much be Take Back Alberta‘s party,’ expert says
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC News
More than 3,500 delegates expected at UCP AGM as party debates controversial resolutions
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Rabble
Will Danielle Smith’s pension scheme drive a wedge among conservatives
Neural Netfics
This talk explores the literary significance of the under-recognized contributions that Alan Turing, the progenitor of computer science, made to the field of artificial neural networks, a now pervasive form of AI that deploys simulations of biological neurons.
