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 the Media
In the News: Ian Brodie, Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, Political Science, in National Post
'There's merit to it': Former top Trudeau, Harper aides on centralizing power in the Prime Minister's Office
In the News: Tom Flanagan, Political Science, in National Post
Fraser Institute News Release: Annual Indigenous spending expected to reach $35.5 billion in 2026, largely due to judicial settlements
In the News: Robert Huebert, Political Science, Centre for Military and Strategic Studies, in Global News
Canada faces ‘challenging’ NATO summit amid spending dip, NORAD questions
In the News: Melanee Thomas, in Political Science, in The Calgary Sun
Election officials expect most postal votes to be counted by Wednesday
Events
Welcome, Dean Mac Namara!
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Aoife Mac Namara, PhD, has been appointed dean of the Faculty of Arts for a renewable term of five years, effective July 1, 2022.
