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
What We Are Learning This Week with Dr. Anthony Sayers
Examining the emergence of Canadian political institutions....
In the Media
In the News: Jack Lucas, Political Science, in Toronto Star
‘It does feel weird’: One-fifth of Ontario’s election races have already been won — without a ballot being cast
In the News: Jack Lucas, Political Science, in Toronto Star
Ontario’s election has one-fifth of all races already decided, what’s next for François Legault
In the News: Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC News
Federal minister calls Alberta minister's pushback to firearm buyback 'reckless'
In the News: Lisa Young, Political Science, in The Edmonton Journal
UCP continues push for provincial police, but new leader will set agenda on divisive policy
Welcome Leah Horlick
Acclaimed poet Leah Horlick has stepped into the role of 2022-23 Canadian Writer-in-Residence. Join us in welcoming Leah on Monday, October 17 at the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program’s annual Hello/Goodbye event.
