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
Two of our Department of Sociology faculty members received recognition for their work in research and teaching at the 2025 Faculty of Arts Awards! Dr. Pallavi Banerjee, a UCalgary Research Excellence Chair, received an Impact Award, and Dr. Annette Tezli, associate professor (teaching), received a Teaching and Learning award. Congratulations Pallavi and Annette!
Congratulations on 2025 Faculty of Arts Award Recipients
Award Recipients from the Department of Political Science
Outstanding members of UCalgary Arts honoured
Faculty awards recognize Arts community's achievements and influence
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
In the Media
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Narwhal
Danielle Smith says separation is about alienation. It’s really about oil
In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in Vancouver Sun
Federal election results show an urban-rural divide in B.C. Here's why some political scientists are worried
In the News David Stewart, Political Science, in CBC.ca
After Liberal win, can Carney bridge longstanding divides with the West?
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
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
