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
Political Science Faculty Member Prof. Ian Brodie at Leadership and Trust in Canadian Politics Event
Acadia University hosted "Leadership and Trust in Canadian Politics", an event on political ethics.
Political Science Faculty Member Prof. Ian Brodie at RIMPAC ’24
In mid-July, Prof. Ian Brodie attended RIMPAC ’24, the biennial and multinational military exercises off the coast of Hawaii.
In Memoriam: Roger Gibbins, Faculty of Arts
Former head of Department of Political Science and think tank president; campus flag lowered Aug. 15, 2024
UCalgary’s first Black Brilliance Celebration honours Black graduates, student leaders and faculty mentors
Landmark gathering dedicated to recognizing Black flourishing
Project aimed at improving well-being of Black children and youth in Canada receives federal funding
Researchers Bukola Salami, Jack Lucas and Sheri Madigan to collaborate with public, not-for-profit and international research sectors
‘A surfeit of waves’
Memorial event recalls remarkable life and impact of Jacqueline Ismael, longtime professor and researcher in Faculty of Social Work at UCalgary
In the Media
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC.CA News
3 mayoral candidates sanctioned for overspending in 2021 Edmonton election
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CTV News
Lisa Young & Former NDP Leader Ray Martin discuss Premier Smith's provincial address on our politics panel (Video)
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in Guardian
Canadian military admits new sleeping bags are not suited to Canadian winters
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC, Radio Canada International
Canadian Army says new military sleeping bags not suitable for 'typical Canadian winter'
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in The Colonist
Documents show Alberta's electricity grid operator felt pressured to make false statements about the pause on renewables, but
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CTV News (Video)
Lisa Young & Duane Bratt
2024 CanWest Global Lecture featuring Tanya Talaga
A free public lecture with bestselling author and journalist Tanya Talaga. This annual series brings leading experts to campus to explore today’s pressing issues.
Oct. 19, 5 – 7 p.m.
Taylor Institute Forum, Room TI 160
