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
June 2026 Transdisciplinary Connector Grants Awarded
Researchers from the Faculty of Arts play central leadership and collaboration roles in transdisciplinary projects
Spotlight on Bonnie Walter, Academic Programs Specialist
Steve McCardy, Associate Vice-President (People and Culture), recently had the pleasure of meeting with long-serving team member Bonnie Walter from the Department of Political Science.
Dimensions Canada grant awarded to inclusive research project
Federal funding to scale up UCalgary’s proven practices and drive change at other Canadian institutions
Dr. Jennifer Leason renewed as Tier 2 Canada Research Chair
Renewed appointment recognizes her impact in Indigenous maternal-child wellness
David Garneau Wants You to Look Again
Books without words. Bubble-wrapped bison heads. Sunlight soap. In David Garneau’s latest exhibitions, everyday objects carry unsettling histories.
2026 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholar
Graduate Student Spotlight
In the Media
In the News Jean-Christophe Boucher, Political Science, in National Magazine
Up against an existential threat
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in The Globe and Mail
Dust settles on battle over Calgary noise bylaw
In the News Jean-Christophe Boucher, Political Science, in CBC News
DND official rebuked for custom-made business card featuring F-35s
In the News Ian Brodie, Political Science, in The Hub Canada
Alberta’s pipeline proposal has become a critical test of Confederation
In the News Ana Watson, Political Science, in CBC News
'We come from a strong ancestry': Celebrations mark 30th National Indigenous Peoples Day in Manitoba
In the News Chris W. J. Roberts, Political Science, in CTV News
Canada risks missing economic boom by leaving Africa envoy position vacant: senator
Transdisciplinary research grows
Faculty of Arts researchers are leading and contributing to nine Transdisciplinary Connector Grant projects tackling climate resilience, Indigenous food sovereignty, health and other complex societal challenges.
