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 Congratulates: William Gregson!
2019–20 winner of the Mark Grosjean Memorial Scholarship in Political Science....
In the Media
In the News: Susan Franceschet, Political Science, in MSN NZ
Biden will have more women in his Cabinet than any president ever. Other countries still do better.
In the News: Barry Cooper, Political Science, in CBC News
Critics denounce 'climate-change denialism' reports commissioned by Alberta inquiry
In the News: Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in Yahoo! News
Why Canadians are fuming at footloose politicians
In the News: Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC News
'Hawaii-gate' scandal, vaccines and labour unrest: a lookahead to Alberta politics in 2021
Events
ArtsCast 7: Stingless beekeeping in the Ancient Mayan world
Archaeology professor Dr. Elizabeth Paris discusses her recent discoveries on the business of stingless beekeeping in the Ancient Mayan world and how it reflects the Mayans' advanced understanding of the ecological importance of beekeeping.
