Bachelor of Arts with Political Science Major

About this programme

You are passionate about engaging with the big challenges that societies and governments face. You are open minded, curious and able to think about issues from multiple perspectives. Study here and learn about the role that politics play in resolving conflict and making collective decisions in society. Political scientists study important societal trends, including rising distrust in traditional democratic institutions and a turn towards authoritarianism; an increase in nationalist movements and a peak in globalizing forces; and changes to public discourse and debate in the internet age, often referred to as a post-truth and post-rational era. Political scientists study a diverse and often complex range of issues, from climate change and energy transitions to global terrorism, international and local inequality and pandemics. As a political science major, you learn to understand and assess the power dynamics and interests shaping important global issues. You develop independent analytical thinking and communication skills while acquiring foundational knowledge that is necessary to conduct intelligent political analysis. Guided by dedicated faculty and supported by experiential learning opportunities, you leave the program prepared for a career in law, diplomacy, public policy, non-governmental sector management, journalism and more. As a first-year student, your learning is primarily instructor directed and focuses on understanding the nature of politics and government. You learn about the concepts, theories, systems and actors that are crucial to the discipline of polit