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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 CBC.CA News

3 mayoral candidates sanctioned for overspending in 2021 Edmonton election

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 CTV News (Video)

Lisa Young & Duane Bratt

Tanya Talaga - 2024 CanWest Global Lecture

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

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