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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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News and Announcements

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

Congratulations to Dr. Jack Lucas on his recent APSR!

Dr. Jack Lucas and his co-authors have recently published in the top journal in political science, the APSR! Dr. Lucas' article, titled "Politicians’ Theories of Voting Behavior," is now available on FirstView.