Political science brings you to the intersection of governments and society.
Whether you look beyond our borders or focus on our city streets, Political Science seeks to understand all the complex realities of the contemporary world, including climate change, global conflicts, immigration and integration, human rights, nationalism and international political economy.
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the Department of Political Science! Whether you are curious or passionate about politics or have some knowledge and want to dig deeper and conduct research, you will find your way here. Active scholars and mentors will guide your studies in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal – a city where socioeconomic interests, language, culture and history play out every day.
Our programs
Students who have ambitions to work in law, public service, think tanks or NGOs often start with political science. Our undergraduate programs offer a foundation and flexibility to a study path that matters to you. Our MA and PhD programs are research-based, or provide an immersive experience in public policy and administration.
Special funding for out-of-province students
Up to $4,000 for undergraduate programs.
Up to $9,251 for Master's programs.
Advising and student resources
Your academic advisor can suggest a study plan that aligns with your interests and ensure you are completing your degree requirements.
Success stories
Over the past five decades of its existence at Concordia University, the Department has trained scores of students who went on to have exciting careers. We are proud to count among our graduates several prominent politicians and policymakers, high-ranking civil servants and policy advisors, civil society leaders and university professors. Check out their profiles and see what professional goals are within your reach.
Research spotlight
Research is a central pillar of our academic mission. The Department hosts several research hubs, notably in the areas of immigration policy and politics, feminist policy and governance, social gerontology, foreign policy and diplomacy, Latin American politics, and political theory. Many of our faculty members have won coveted awards for their socially relevant work. They offer unparalleled research mentorship that has benefitted countless cohorts of graduates.
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