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
Six questions with the new chief of Campus Security
Brian Whitelaw talks about doing serious police work in a tuxedo, why he quit his PhD program, and what’s important to campus safety and security...
In the Media
In the News: Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in Maclean's
Jason Kenney’s Facebook-era McCarthyism
In the News: Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in Global News
Academics sign letter condemning Premier Kenney’s comments about University of Calgary professor
In the News: Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in Calgary Herald
More than 600 professors sign online letter of protest to Jason Kenney
In the News: Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC News Edmonton
Potential weakening of Alberta election finance laws 'very concerning,' political scientist says
Events
Internationalize your degree
Discover the world as part of your Arts education and enrich your student experience
