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
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
Recognizing postdoctoral excellence in the UCalgary Faculty of Arts
During National Postdoc Appreciation Week (Sept. 15-19, 2025), the Faculty of Arts spotlights three exceptional postdoctoral scholars.
In the Media
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in the Penticton Herald
Alberta is flirting with separatism. But documents show the province isn’t planning for it
In the News Keith Archer, Political Science, in CBC News
No red flags around foreign political contributions, says Yukon's chief electoral officer
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC.ca
Calgary, Edmonton to gain seats under proposed electoral boundary redraw
In the News Trevor Tombe in CBC News
New Yukon gov't could start off with good financial books, economist says
In the News Trevor Tombe, Political Science, in the Hub
Doubling Canada’s non-U.S. exports is actually easy
In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in CBC News
'Sometimes it actually happens': One vote decides final Banff council spot
Highlander Lecture: Defending Canada’s interests from global trade to Arctic sovereignty
Join the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies for a talk by Dr. Martha Hall Findlay on Canada’s role in global trade, defence and Arctic sovereignty.
Date: November 20, 2025
Location: The Military Museums
