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Department of Political Science

Undergraduate

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

International Relations

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.

Graduate

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.

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

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 CTV News (Video)

Lisa Young & Duane Bratt

In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science / CMSS, in Connect Canada CRE

Davie Looking to Acquire U.S. Shipyard

In the News Jack Lucas writing in The Conversation Canada

Municipal politicians claim to be ideological moderates. Is it true?

In the News Pablo Policzer, Political Science in The Latin News Podcast

Chile's Long Standing Historical Debt

In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science / Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC News

Canadian warship shadowed Chinese vessel off Alaska last month, National Defence says

In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science / CMSS in CTV News

Davie shipyard to expand operations south of the border to build icebreakers

University of Calgary Teaching Award 2024

University of Calgary Teaching Awards

Do you remember the most impactful teaching memory you have? Students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars in the Faculty of Arts are all encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals and groups. 

Nomination close on Sept. 25

Learn more and nominate

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