5 International Relations Degree Programs in Canada

Students of the Associate of Arts (International Relations) Degree program will gain multi-disciplinary knowledge in the faculties of arts, humanities, and social science, and develop their critical thinking and research skills. The program also includes a customizable concentration in international relations, which allows students to explore contemporary and historic globalization

In a world that is being reshaped in challenging ways, Politics and International Relations is where the action is. We provide real student engagement with small class sizes where professors know your name and what you’re about. Every year our students and faculty travel together to some of the most important sites of political action – in Canada, the United States, Africa and Europe. You learn why societies look the way they do, and how politics is the ultimate tool for change.

IR examines the globalizing effects of economic, social, technological, environmental, military, and political processes, as well as issues of justice, responsibility, and human well-being. International Relations is the study of the relationships between countries and between governmental and non-governmental organizations. IR operates as an inter- and multi-disciplinary program in which core, as well as elective courses, are drawn from a range of disciplines such as political science, history, modern languages and literature, sociology, anthropology, economics, geography, and environmental studies.

The Political Science and International Relations department explores the big questions about issues of power and authority that go to the heart of how people are governed. Our world is being reshaped in fascinating and critical ways. Security considerations, geopolitics, divisions born of wealth and poverty, and global development challenges have all become unavoidable realities. Our award-winning faculty offer courses across each of the major subfields in political science, including Canadian politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public policy, and administration.

The Aboriginal Canadian Relations program, is a five credit Board of Governors’ certificate, available to professionals, community members and students who have desire to learn more about the history of Indigenous nations with the Canadian state. This flexible educational option allows for a diverse experience. Learners can decide to take courses at their own pace, online or in a classroom setting, with a variety of courses to choose from - perfect for community leaders and professionals already in the workforce. It is also a great option for students, who are completing a college diploma program at Confederation College, and wish to heighten their knowledge base regarding Indigenous issues.