Michelle Dion’s research on gender & citations highlighted by IHE
Dr. Dion and coauthors examine the citation practices in a range of journals, finding that male authors cite work by women less, even when women are a majority of researchers in the field.
Aug 16, 2018
Great Fall Courses!
Looking for some course ideas for the Fall? We have a some great options in our department and the rest of the Social Sciences.
Aug 15, 2018
How Cambodia’s prime minister rigged an election
Hun Sen and the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) won a recent landslide victory in the Southeast Asian country. Political Science Professor Netina Tan and MA student Cassandra Preece dissect what went down in a new article written for The Conversation.
Aug 15, 2018
Hamilton Community Foundation’s “Learning Tour”
Karen Bird, Chair of the Department of Political Science, focuses on building strong and inclusive cities.
Aug 02, 2018
Privacy in the "Smart City"
What do new "smart city" technologies mean for our privacy? Can we balance our right to privacy with the benefits of having a networked city?
Jul 24, 2018
Inspiring Indigenous internationalism
Piers Kreps graduated from McMaster’s political science program in the Faculty of Social Sciences in the spring of 2018. He writes about his experience attending the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and shares his insights
Jul 17, 2018
Hons.B.A. Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
An undergraduate education in Political Science has traditionally led students into a number of directions, such as careers in government services (municipal, regional, provincial or federal), journalism, media and communications, support services for politicians (such as political assistants, consultants, and researchers), public affairs managers, and international organizations. Some graduates have continues their studies at professional schools, such a Law, Social Work, and Colleges of Education.
Learn moreHons.B.A. Honours Political Science Specialization in Public Law and Judicial Studies
This specialization examines the role that constitutional, administrative, criminal, and international laws play in limiting or controlling the use of power by governments. It also critically examines the extent to which the judiciary and courts are key players.
Learn moreB.A. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science provides a broad exposure to politics, law and government at the domestic and international levels on a less intensive basis than the Honours degrees. Students can pursue a general interest degree or specialize in one of the five areas of study, including Political Theory, Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics of Developed and Developing Countries, International Relations and Public Policy. Students can also upgrade to the more intensive Honours BA if it suits their academic interests and abilities.
Learn moreMinor Minor in Public Leadership
New in Fall 2017! This minor is intended to provide students with a strong theoretical, practical and applied understanding of leadership and the role that political and/or public actors can play in the public domain of both democratic and non-democratic states to achieve their policy goals, affect positive social change and impact the policy choices of governments. Students will be prepared for further studies or careers in politics, government, public policy, community organization and activism, education, human rights and law.
Learn moreM.A. Master of Arts in Political Science
Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Theory and Public Policy
Learn moreM.A. Master of Arts in International Relations
International Relations, Global Politics, Globalization, Global Political Economy
Learn morePh.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Comparative Public Policy)
McMaster is the only university in Canada, and one of very few universities worldwide, to offer a PhD in Comparative Public Policy. In order to more robustly examine and explain policy dynamics and change, students are trained in the comparative method and required to examine a policy issue in at least two political jurisdictions. These jurisdictions may be states, but they could also be at the subnational or international level.
Learn morePh.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (International Relations)
McMaster has one of the strongest International Relations PhD programs in Canada. A 2007 survey of International Relations professors' views on which PhD programs provided the best preparation for an academic career found that our Department's program ranked in the top four of Canadian universities (along with University of Toronto, UBC, and York). Source: Lipson et al, 'Divided Discipline' International Journal, Spring 2007, p. 337.
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