About this program
Political Science
Welcome to the Department of Political Science at King’s University College. Right now our world is being reshaped in fascinating and critical ways. Security considerations, geo-politics, divisions born of wealth and poverty, and global development challenges have all become unavoidable realities. Our award-winning faculty offer courses that ask big questions so that students can investigate the issues of power and authority that go to the heart of how people are governed.
Every political science student at King’s has the opportunity to craft an education that is right for them in and out of the classroom. Our department provides a strong core education across each of the major subfields in political science, including Canadian politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public policy and administration. Students then get to choose specialized third and fourth-year courses where they can explore and refine their interests. Small class sizes allow students to establish unmatched intellectual relationships with their peers and professors. Our commitment to real student engagement and experiential learning means that every year our students and faculty travel together to visit sites of real political action – in Canada, the United States and internationally.
Admission requirements
Completion of first-year requirements, including Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level, with a mark of at least 60%.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Program content
- People, Power and the State
- Global Politics
- Intro to Law and Public Policy
- Politics & Pop Culture
- Business and Government
- Developing Countries in Global Politics
- Canadian Government and Politics
- International Relations
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- (In)Equality and Violence
- Politics and Contemporary Social Policy
- Informal Global Governance
- Civil Society, Community and Democracy
- Selected Topics 2021/22: COVID and Public Policy
- City Studio: Women in Civic Leadership
- Introduction to Research Methods in Political Science
- Power and Resistance: Disrupting Research
- Power and Resistance: Disrupting Research
- International Law and Organization
- International Political Economy
- Surveillance, Security and Society
- Surveillance, Security and Society
- Politics of the Arctic
- Special Topics: Indigenous Global Governance
- Body Politics
- Trade Law and Negotiation
- Negotiating Peace
- Special Topics in Political Science 2021-22: High Ceilings and Glass Cliffs - Gender and Global Political Leadership
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information
Tuition
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King's University College at The University of Western Ontario
Founded in 1954, King’s University College at Western University is a Catholic, liberal arts university college affiliated with a large, world-class university. King’s students enjoy small classes led by outstanding faculty on a small, beautiful campus while enjoying the experiences...
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