Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

About this programme

Political science is the study of power, authority and governance in human affairs. We examine the social, economic, cultural, historical, geographical and other forces that generate conflicts in and between societies. Do you want to understand how decisions are made at different levels of government? Are you curious about how social justice issues affect you and the world? Join us and learn how to evaluate different points of view and think critically about the world around you. From small class sizes to hands-on and international learning, learn why you should study political science at UVic. POLITICAL SCIENCE WEEKLY DIGEST Friday, October 30, 2026 We acknowledge and respect the Ləkʷəŋən (Songhees and... The Department of Political Science at the University of Victoria is seeking applications for Sessional Instructors for 2027-28 Appointments within CUPE 4163 (Component 3) The Department of... Political Science alum Pamphinette Buisa was featured in UVic Torch alumni magazine. You can read the full story here. The Faculty of Social Sciences is a dynamic and multi-faceted community of people. We have more than 140 regular faculty members, 200 additional adjunct, emeritus and sessional faculty, and approximately 30 support employees. Our student community includes roughly 400 graduate students and more than 4,500 undergraduate students. We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.