莱斯布里奇大学

Political Science is the systematic study of government, politics and political behaviour. It studies how a society governs itself at all levels and various ideas about how it should be governed in the future.

As a political science student you will study how political conflict is organized and resolved in the “real world.” You will look at how rulers are chosen, governmental decisions are taken and how decision-making processes are organized. You’ll learn how governments design and implement their laws and policies in Canada and abroad.

You will also consider how political leaders understand their obligations towards one another and how decisions are shaped by different views of “what’s right,” “what works” and “what’s possible” in different circumstances.

The Department of Political Science offers four sub-fields of study and encourages you to choose a variety of courses from each area to ensure you gain a broad view of the discipline. These are: Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory.

Possible Careers

Related Fields: There are numerous career options open to political science graduates, like:

• Public Service Employment
• Foreign Service
• Diplomatic Corps
• Elected Office
• Public Affairs & Relations
• Lobbyist
• Voting Research
• Policy Studies
• Political Advising
• Regulatory Analyst
• Legal Investigator
• Public Relations
• Social Services Administrator
• Public Affairs Reporter

Professional Disciplines & Graduate Studies: Your undergraduate degree in Political Science also provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies, law, journalism, business management and education. The University of Lethbridge School of Graduate Studies offers graduate programs, at the Master and Doctoral levels, spanning over 60 disciplines — so why not consider pursuing grad school right here in Lethbridge! Whether you choose to do your advanced studies at uLethbridge or another institution, know that your undergraduate degree has set you on the path to post-graduate success.