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
Yusuf Umar (1948 - 1991)
Born in Palestine, Dr. Yusuf Umar came to Canada in 1972 after earning a BA in Economics and Political Science from the American University in Cairo and his MA in Political Science at the American University of Beirut.
In Memoriam: Donald Iain Ray, Faculty of Arts
Department of Political Science faculty member and Professor Emeritus; campus flag lowered on Nov. 12
Killam Emerging Research Leader Award celebrates outstanding early career scholarship
UCalgary scholars recognized for leadership in cybersecurity, political science and public health
Celebrating 2025 Killam Award recipients in the Faculty of Arts
Advancing knowledge and leadership through distinguished scholarship
Faculty of Arts students among 2024 Indigenous Graduate Award recipients
Congratulations to the 2024 Indigenous Graduate Award recipients.
Indigenous Graduate Award spotlights student excellence at UCalgary
With record applications and more than $940,000 in funding, the annual competition is now open
In the Media
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in Financial Post
Why Tim Hodgson thinks energy is Canada's ace card in a changing world order
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in The Walrus
Albertans are driving their government crazy by following new laws too much
In the News Barry Cooper, Political Science, in the National Post
Barry Cooper: The Sydney attack was about spiritual — not political — terrorism
In the News Ian Brodie, Political Science, in CTV News
Conservatives look to turn the page after ‘terrible disappointment’ of 2025
In the News Matt Polacko, Political Science, in The Conversation
What Canada’s public sector voting divide could mean for future elections
In the News Ian Brodie, Political Science, in the National Post
Ivison: Carney’s quandary — political will blocked by bureaucratic won’t
The Canadian Rangers in Canada’s Arctic: A Living History
Dr. P. Whitney Lackenbauer, PhD, will present a public lecture on the history and contemporary role of the Canadian Rangers in Canada’s Arctic and other remote regions. The talk examines their contributions to national defence, sovereignty and security, and considers the implications of growing interest in the North.
Date: Jan. 22, 2026 | 6 p.m.
