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Programs

Political science is a discipline that examines the relationships between governments, institutions and the people they serve.

Undergraduate programs

Our undergraduate programs provide students a foundation for graduate studies; many see a BA in Political Science as a step towards law school. With five sub-disciplines, undergraduate students are encouraged to find an area that sparks their interest:

  • Political theory (think Nietzche, Marx, and Machiavelli)
  • Comparative politics (the differences between political systems across regions or countries)
  • International relations (relations between nations, including NGOs and peacekeeping)
  • Public administration and policy (managing government institutions and defining policies)
  • Canadian and Quebec politics (including immigration, Indigenous peoples, Charter of Rights and Freedoms)

The Political Science program offers multiple bachelor options.

  • BA in Political Science with Major and Honours options
  • Experiential learning opportunities through Co-op, Career Edge or an Internship

Minors

  • Minor in Political Science
  • Minor in Human Rights Studies

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Graduate programs

Our graduate students receive thorough training for careers in teaching and research, but also public administration, private consultancy, think tanks, and NGOs. Some of our graduates also go into politics or the diplomatic service.

The Political Science department offers multiple options at the graduate level:

  • MA in Political Science
  • MA in Public Policy and Public Administration, which includes an internship
  • PhD in Political Science

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