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
2025 Faculty of Arts Awards
Honouring outstanding members of the UCalgary Arts community
UCalgary’s Transformative Talent Internship builds on transferable skills
Graduate student Comfort Kwarteng works with Alzheimer's Calgary to apply classroom learning to industry setting
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
In the Media
In the News Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in Chatelaine
Anaida Poilievre Is Working Hard. It Isn’t Enough
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in Radio Canada International
Analysis: Experts say party platforms miss target on defence, North
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC.ca
What will it take to defend Canada? Experts say party platforms miss the target
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Toronto Star
What would a Liberal win mean for the West? Why you’re suddenly hearing more about Alberta separatism
In the News Anthony Sayers, Political Science, in CBC News
Stage set for 21 federal races in northern, central Alberta as candidate deadline passes
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in Financial Post
'We are completely exposed in the North': Why Canada needs to unlock the Arctic — now
The Myth of Jewish Humour
Join Dr. Roni Cohen, PhD (Goethe University), for a look at European Jewish popular culture and medieval Purim parodies in this exciting launch of the Jewish Culture Forum.
May 27, 12 p.m.
Online via Zoom
