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
In Memoriam: Tareq Y. Ismael, Faculty of Arts
Campus flag at Rozsa Centre lowered on June 20
What does ‘Made in Canada’ mean to you?
Four UCalgary alumni explore how consumers can be more thoughtful, strategic, and patriotic on National Indigenous Peoples Day and beyond
Class of 2025: Meet the recipients of the President’s Award for Excellence in Student Leadership
How Seleem Badawy, Luis Armando Sanchez Diaz, Thomas Tri and Kate Wong are driving change through research, advocacy, community leadership and more
Congratulations on 2025 Faculty of Arts Award Recipients
Award Recipients from the Department of Political Science
Outstanding members of UCalgary Arts honoured
Faculty awards recognize Arts community's achievements and influence
UCalgary’s Transformative Talent Internship builds on transferable skills
Graduate student Comfort Kwarteng works with Alzheimer's Calgary to apply classroom learning to industry setting
In the Media
In the News Pablo Policzer, Political Science, in Radio Canada International
[Entrevista] Cumbre del G7: Canadá busca su camino en el escenario global
In the News Robert Huebert, Political Science, in The Guardian
Canada races to build icebreakers amid melting ice and geopolitical tensions
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC.ca
Alberta Prosperity Project releases fiscal plan, predicts surplus in billions within 1 year of separation
In the News Robert Huebert, Political Science, in The Guardian
Canada races to build icebreakers amid melting ice and geopolitical tensions
In the News Jean-Christophe Boucher, Political Science, in Alberta Primetime
Expert says Canadians ready for increase in military funding
In the News Jean-Christophe Boucher, Political Science, in Alberta Primetime
Jean-Christophe Boucher - University of Calgary
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