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Department of Political Science

Undergraduate

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

International Relations

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.

Graduate

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.

News and Announcements

A slam dunk for knowledge translation at UCalgary

2024 Postdoc Research Slam celebrates breadth of research through plain language competition

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 Melanee Thomas, Political Science, in CBC News

Nenshi viewed most positively in NDP race but party faces uphill battle against UCP: poll

In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in Benefits and Pensions Monitor

Albertans doubt provincial pension plan, poll shows

In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC News

Albertans still not sold on provincial pension plan, new poll suggests

In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in The Calgary Herald

Alberta to introduce legislation allowing political parties on municipal ballots

In the News Doreen Barrie, Political Science, in The Calgary Herald

Nenshi's leadership would boost voter support for Alberta NDP

In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC News

Canada showcases ability to defend Arctic amid global tensions

Dr. Tricia Stadnyk reads a water sampling monitor outside next to a river.

Preparing for Drought

Drought is predicted in Alberta this summer.
How will it affect Albertans?

Dr. Tricia Stadnyk, PhD, Department of Geography, is here to explain Stage 4 droughts and its impact in our daily lives.

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