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
Providing evidence to support Indigenous midwifery
Research project aims to improve maternal child health in First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities
UCalgary teams up with community partners for sustainability podcast
Faculty of Social Work’s project explores green social work
Meet the exemplary educators who are this year's Teaching Awards recipients
The 10th year of the University of Calgary Teaching Awards honours recipients for their excellent contributions to teaching and learning
Human rights are fragile — yet critical to our future
Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now — Dec. 10 is UN Human Rights Day
$10,000 raised for International Relations program
The Calgary Consular Corps hosted a black-tie event to raise funds for UCalgary bursary program
Class of 2024: Meet the fall 2024 President’s Award recipients
Tanille Butler and Nicole Schmidt recognized for academic achievement, leadership and contributions to community
In the Media
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Global News
‘Sooner rather than later’: Experts in Manitoba, nationwide predict prompt federal election
In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in Sprawl
The end of easy re-elections in Calgary
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Washington Post
As Putin sees Ukraine … Trump sees Canada?
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Washington Post
Canada's Liberals pick ex-central banker Carney to replace Trudeau
In the News Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in CTV News
When Trudeau steps down, do the explicit bumper stickers, decals and flags go with him?
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC News
Feds sign $8B preliminary contract for new navy destroyers while Parliament sidelined
2025 RBC Foundation/Calgary Phil Concerto Concert
Experience the next generation of musical talent! Students from the School of Creative and Performing Arts and Mount Royal University Conservatory take the stage as soloists with Calgary Phil.
March 12, 7:30 p.m.
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre
