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
‘Inequity is a public health crisis’: new article finds Canadian medical leadership lacking in diversity
O’Brien Institute for Public Health members call for action, evidence-based hiring policies...
In the Media
In the News: Malinda Smith, Political Science, in University Affairs
Racial equity leadership in COVID times
In the News: Barry Cooper, Political Science, in The Epoch Times
Alberta Moves Closer to Holding Equalization Referendum in Fall Municipal Elections
In the News: Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in Toronto Sun
UCP caucus boots two MLAs critical of Alberta government, Kenney's leadership
In the News: Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in CBC Edmonton
Competing political parties hope to benefit from internal UCP fractures
Events
Allyship under the microscope
Psychology study led by Dr. Adam Murry, PhD. takes a hard look at the nature and effectiveness of allyship with Indigenous groups.
The Faculty of Arts celebrates Indigenous people during National Indigenous History Month.
