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
2026 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholar
Graduate Student Spotlight
Rising Voices in Politics Gala
PSGSA Event
Comparing Canadian and Mexican history
Fulbright Scholar brings new perspective on North American nation‑building to UCalgary
Transdisciplinary Connector Grants Awarded
Faculty of Arts plays central leadership and collaboration roles across the UCalgary campus
Malinda S. Smith: The pluralism dividend — the hope and promise of this moment
"Calgary has met growth with ambition before, and there is an urgency to that tradition holding now"
When Robots Become Real
From engineering labs to policy debates, UCalgary experts explore just a few of the ethical and societal questions that emerge when AI systems take physical form.
In the Media
In the News Lisa Young on Global News
Alberta’s governing UCP to revisit proposed riding changes before next election
In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in Urban History Review
Institutional Change as Urban Theory: The Fall of At-Large Politics in Calgary, Alberta
In the News Malinda S. Smith, Political Science, on CBC Podcasts
Ideas with Nahlah Ayed: Knowledge under siege: charting a future for universities
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in The Tyee
Inside Daniel Smith’s Pay-for-Access ‘Christian Summit’
In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in CBC News
Municipal public hearings: 'Direct democracy in action' or 'outdated model'?
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, on CBC Podcasts
West of Centre: Pushing boundaries
OUTRO: Celebrating Tracy Dawson
Join the CDWP Writer-in-Residence for an evening of readings and conversation with Alberta authors marking the close of the 2025–26 residency.
May 20, 2026 | 7 – 9 p.m.
Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E.
