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
New faculty for fall 2026
The Faculty of Arts welcomes 12 new members this semester
2026 Faculty of Arts rank professor promotions
Congratulations to the faculty members who have achieved this next step in their career
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
In the Media
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, on CBC News
Alberta separatists expect a win, regardless of numbers that say otherwise, poll suggests
In the News Pablo Policzer, Political Science, Policy Options
New immigration law could make Canada less secure, not more
In the News Jean-Christophe Boucher, Political Science, in CBC News
Separatists dominating Alberta referendum conversation online: report
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC News
What to know ahead of Monday's byelection in Calgary-Shaw
In the News Donald Barry, Political Science, in The Conversation
51st state of mind: As Alberta votes on independence, will Trump back separation?
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, on Global News
Elections Alberta receives 225K requests for referendum mail-in ballots
Real Patterns in Linguistics and AI
Dr. Ryan Nefdt examines whether linguistic theory and large language models can be reconciled through the concept of real patterns and considers the role of information in bridging the two fields.
Sept. 25 | 3 – 5 p.m.
Social Sciences 1253
