Glendon - Political Science
Join the next generation of critical thinkers in a program exploring how social, economic, cultural, historical, geographical and other forces generate conflicts and provide solutions within and among societies. Our program employs dynamic, innovative teaching methods—we discuss the major issues of our times, including democracy, human rights, peace and security, the environment, the fight against poverty, and more. Our bilingual or trilingual iBA options will position you well in a competitive global marketplace. Our grads’ success is boundless: they get into some of the best graduate programs in political science around the world.
Success in today’s world depends on a clear understanding of how government and power work. Empowered citizens can not only describe and explain society but use their understanding to change it. Glendon’s political science program fosters rigorous analysis, clear thinking, and effective communication on the major issues of our times, including democracy and participation, human rights, peace and security, migration and citizenship, the environment, public management, inequality, crime, corruption, global governance, and more.
As a Glendon political science student, you’ll learn in dynamic, innovative, and small classes, with the personalized attention.
Glendon’s Political Science degree offers you the chance to develop skills in critical debate, analysis and research in a bilingual+ campus, all of which open a huge range of career options for you. Think political commentator, government policy analyst, real estate agent and beyond.

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