Department of Political Science

We live in a time of tumultuous change in global and domestic affairs. The climate emergency, the pandemic, migration crises, wealth and poverty, sexism, racism, nuclear proliferation, and the return of great power competition are among the many urgent, complex and interconnected challenges we face.

Our diverse team of internationally renowned and award-winning scholars and teachers investigate these and other challenges. Our aim is to contribute positively to society’s collective, public life in the local, national, and global spheres. Carleton political science graduates work in the federal or provincial public service, local government, political parties, non-governmental organizations, research and consulting, diplomacy, and global agencies.

Why study Political Science at Carleton? Hear from our students and professors

Carleton University’s undergraduate and graduate programs in Political Science offer a supportive learning environment and can lead to many rewarding professional careers. In this video, some of our professors and students explain why Political Science is a fascinating field of study, and why Carleton is a great place to pursue a Political Science degree.