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 connectors who are making a difference for LGBTQ2S+ communities: Part 2
Meet consultant Kevin Allen, community support worker Katie O’Brien and student Jer Bobosky. Celebrate Calgary Pride from Aug. 26 to Sept. 5...
In the Media
In the News: Lisa Young, Political Science, in Yahoo! News Canada
What the spectre of Alberta separatism means for Canada
In the News: Lisa Young, Political Science, in Toronto Star
12 of the week’s best long reads from the Star, July 9 to July 15, 2022
In the News: Melanee Thomas, in Political Science, in Toronto Star
Fear, loathing and ‘anti-politics’: Inside the new reality for Canadian politicians
In the News: Robert Huebert, Political Science, Centre for Military and Strategic Studies, in The Rosetown Eagle
Arctic security is being transformed by Ukrainian-Russian war
Events
Wagonstage Theatre presents free outdoor summer performances
Catch Bee-trayal at various locations throughout Calgary till Aug. 27. Learn all about pollinators and how to bee-come a citizen scientist.
