Heavy visibility for McMaster Political Science at the CPSA meetings
Political Science PhD Candidate, Sarah Shoker, and Political Science Professor, Peter Graefe, on CPSA Board of Directors
Jun 22, 2017
Political Science PhD Student named "runner-up" in the CPSA three-minute thesis competition
PhD student Samantha Jackson took home a runner up prize from the Canadian Political Science Association (CPSA) three-minute thesis competition. The competition challenges participants to present their graduate research to non-specialist judges in three minutes or less.
Jun 14, 2017
Political Science Professor named University Scholar
Our Department of Political Sciences Professor, Dr. Peter Nyers has been recognized as an international scholar! Congratulations Peter!!
Jun 07, 2017
Read Prof Richard Stubbs’ latest article on “Contending Regionalisms: Hubs and Challengers in the Americas and the Asia-Pacific” in the Pacific Review!
Check out the Department of Political Science's Emeritus Professor, Richard Stubbs, and Dr. Andrew Cooper’s latest Pacific Review article on how regional institutions act as norm transmitters.
Jun 02, 2017
We are part of the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) Association!
McMaster’s Political Science Department is part of the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) association to advance the field of political science, by bringing 18,000 academics around the world to share ideas, publish research, and grow networks. As an institutional association member, our Master’s level students to Emeritus Professors, can benefit and participate in a range of conferences, working groups, joint sessions, graduate student networks, methods schools and publications.
Jun 02, 2017
Austerity workshop encourages interdisciplinary exchange of ideas across Canada
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis of 2007 austerity is often viewed as the new normal. Governments curtail spending in an attempt to control public sector debt. In turn, prolonged budgetary austerity can and has, reshaped the political landscape.
May 29, 2017
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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