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
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.
Faculty of Arts Research Funding Success
Faculty researchers receive federal support through SSHRC, NSERC, Banting, Vanier and New Frontiers grants
In the Media
In the News Sheri Madigan, Political Science, in YourTango
Kids who use social media are falling behind on these two vital skills, finds study
In the News Trevor Tombe, Political Science, in the Christian Science Monitor
As trade war tests Canada’s economy, it hits the US, too
In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in Global News
What’s next for Calgary’s municipal political parties?
In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in CBC News
Alberta municipal affairs minister says civic party system will continue in Calgary, Edmonton
In the News Erica Rayment, Political Science, in CTV News
From a historic first to fewer seats, Calgary elects just two women to council
In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in CBC.ca
Alberta municipal affairs minister says civic party system will continue in Calgary, Edmonton
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