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
New faculty for fall 2026
The Faculty of Arts welcomes 12 new members this semester
2026 Faculty of Arts rank professor promotions
Congratulations to the faculty members who have achieved this next step in their career
June 2026 Transdisciplinary Connector Grants Awarded
Researchers from the Faculty of Arts play central leadership and collaboration roles in transdisciplinary projects
Spotlight on Bonnie Walter, Academic Programs Specialist
Steve McCardy, Associate Vice-President (People and Culture), recently had the pleasure of meeting with long-serving team member Bonnie Walter from the Department of Political Science.
Dimensions Canada grant awarded to inclusive research project
Federal funding to scale up UCalgary’s proven practices and drive change at other Canadian institutions
Dr. Jennifer Leason renewed as Tier 2 Canada Research Chair
Renewed appointment recognizes her impact in Indigenous maternal-child wellness
In the Media
In the News Malinda S. Smith, P in University Affairs
EDI in admissions and hiring: the case in favour
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Winnipeg Free Press
Elections Alberta asks Elections Manitoba staffers to help during referendum
In the News Chris Roberts, Political Science, The Globe and Mail
Ottawa shuts the doors of embassy in South Sudan without explanation
In the News Robert Huebert, Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC News
Push for co-operation among European shipbuilders could have Canadian ripple effect
In the News Barry Cooper, Political Science, in POLITICO
Is Danielle Smith About to Break Up Canada?
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in The Wall Street Journal
A Vote on Leaving Canada Is the Gamble of a Lifetime for Alberta’s Leader
Bold research tackles complex challenges
Faculty of Arts researchers are leading and contributing to federally funded projects exploring Arctic security, sensitive touch and the preservation of digital heritage for future generations.
