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
A slam dunk for knowledge translation at UCalgary
2024 Postdoc Research Slam celebrates breadth of research through plain language competition
6 outstanding grad students selected as equitable and inclusive leadership interns
Program stands as a commitment to equitable pathways
Appointments - Office of the Dean
The Faculty of Arts announces interim Associate Dean, Research roles
International Holocaust Remembrance Day — a critical reminder to never stop learning
Remembering the victims, survivors, and lessons from the Holocaust on Jan. 27
Happy Holidays from the Faculty of Arts
Undergraduate student designs the faculty’s 2023 holiday card
Meet the 2023 Cannon Lachapelle Award winners
Undergrads demonstrate exceptional dedication to entrepreneurial thinking, innovation and creativity
In the Media
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
Billions In New Defence Spending -- Why and Will It Even Happen?
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC.CA News
Municipal-federal deals to face provincial oversight under proposed Alberta law
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC
Protecting Arctic sovereignty
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in The National Post
Canada to look at new submarines, and Trudeau doesn't rule out nuclear option
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CTV News
Alberta premier takes issue with feds for overstepping jurisdiction on housing initiatives
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Liveware Calgary
Landon Johnston delivers recall Gondek petitions to Elections Calgary
Giving Day 2024
You don’t have to be on campus to support students or be a scientist to advance research breakthroughs — your Giving Day support makes it happen!
All eligible gifts made April 4-18 will be matched, up to $2,500 per gift, while matching funds last.
