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
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
David Garneau Wants You to Look Again
Books without words. Bubble-wrapped bison heads. Sunlight soap. In David Garneau’s latest exhibitions, everyday objects carry unsettling histories.
In the Media
In the News Ana Watson, Political Science, in CBC News
'We come from a strong ancestry': Celebrations mark 30th National Indigenous Peoples Day in Manitoba
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Swiss Info
What Canada could learn from Swiss federalism
In the News Jean-Christophe Boucher, Political Science, in National Post
'Realistic' chance that SCC ruling on Bill 21 inspires violent extremist rhetoric: intelligence assessment
Understanding Arctic Sea Ice
Dr. John Yackel, PhD, professor in the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Arts, is leading an international team studying Arctic sea ice in the High Arctic. The project will improve satellite measurements to better understand climate change.
