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
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
Congratulations to Ganiyat Sadiq!
Winner the 2022–23 Mark Grosjean Memorial Award for Conference Travel!
Influential community leaders honoured at 2023 Calgary Black Achievement Awards
UCalgary members among those recognized for remarkable societal impact
UCalgary Political Science Congratulates: Sean Ryan!
Winner of the 2022–23 the Silver Medallion for the International Relations Program!
In the Media
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science, in The Globe and Mail
China is on a relentless mission to control Canada’s Arctic waters
In the News Doreen Barrie, Political Science, in GulfToday
US and Canada are trying to lure the world’s best technologists
In the News Doreen Barrie, Political Science, in Los Angeles Times
Column: Canada is recruiting immigrants from Silicon Valley to boost its economy. It might work
In the News Chris Roberts, Political Science, in The Globe and Mail
Canada keeps troops in Niger as the West hedges its bets on coup response
In the News Chris Roberts, Political Science, in Global News
With pressure on Niger mounting, armed intervention unlikely: expert
Hello/Goodbye 2023
Join us as we welcome incoming 2023-2024 Canadian Writer-in-Residence Francine Cunningham and thank outgoing writer Leah Horlick for her residency in 2022-2023
