Department of Political Science

In the Department of Political Science, we teach our students about the political world, the ways in which institutions and behaviours come together, and about the methodological skills required for research in the social sciences. 

We offer courses in the main fields of political science -- political theory, international relations, Canadian politics, comparative politics, local government, and public administration -- and we are a leader in research methodology.

We aim to deepen students' understanding of (1) key ideas and values, such as democracy, freedom, justice, and equality; and (2) central institutions and practices, such as the state, law, constitutions, elections, leadership, interest groups, public opinion, political conflict, war, and peace.

We also enable students to focus on some of the critical issues currently facing modern societies; from the threats of climate change and nuclear war, to the promise of global justice, human rights, and the welfare state.

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Image of article published in IRPPWelcome Professor Sebastián Vallejo Vera!

We are thrilled to be welcoming Sebastián Vallejo Vera (https://www.svallejovera.com/) as an Assistant Professor of Political Science in Summer 2023!

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Professor Zack Taylor Co-Editor of the Journal Territory, Politics, Governance!

In November 2022, Professor Zack Taylor was appointed to a five-year term as co-editor of the journal Territory, Politics, Governance. TPG is a leading interdisciplinary journal committed to the development of theory and empirical research on spatial politics, and the governance of space. Congratulations, Professor Taylor!


Dr. Nicole McMahon has successfully completed her PhD! 

Congratulations to Dr. Nicole McMahon for completing her PhD. Nicole's dissertation was entitled "Transgender Visibility in Military Policy and Anti-Discrimination Legislation: Comparing Canada to Australia."

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