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Department of Political Science

Welcome To The Department of Political Science

The shocking image of a hooded man and a child behind a barb wire fence should prompt a series of questions from viewers. How did these people come to be in this position? For what reasons was power exercised in this manner? Are there any ethical or practical limits to the power exercised by the state? How were policies designed and implemented that led to such a state of affairs? Is this a violation of human rights?

The internationally recognized and award winning Department of Political Science, within the Faculty of Social Sciences at McMaster University will provide students with the tools to ask and answer such questions. We pride ourselves on our award winning faculty and our exceptional educational programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, which prepare students to work in relevant areas throughout Canada and the world.

We hope you will find this website useful, informative and rewarding. We invite you to contact us if you have any questions.

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The Department welcomes Stephen McBride as a Canada Research Chair in Public Policy and Globalization. His research examines how public policy affects the economy, the environment and politics.

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Department to Host Graduate Student Conference on Internationalization of Public Policy

In January, 2012, the department in conjuction with CRC in Public Policy and Globalization, Institute for Globalization and the Human Condition, and other partners, will host a Graduate Student conference on the theme of Internationalization of Public Policy.

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Highlights

Active research culture and award winning teachers.
PhD in Comparative Public Policy or International Relations
MAs in Political Science (including Political Theory), Public Policy and Administration, International Relations
Undergraduate areas of study in Canadian and Comparative Politics, Public Policy, International Relations and Political Theory
Programs prepare students for a wide range of careers in government, law, business, education or the non-profit sector

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