Political Science @ Glendon

The Political Science department on the Glendon campus offers a wide range of courses.

It's also small enough for individual students to find a supportive community of scholars. We leverage our location close to national, provincial and local governments, as well as to the Glendon School of Public & International Affairs, Canada’s first bilingual graduate school of its kind.

York's Political Science students gain real-world experience as volunteers and interns, and they can travel abroad to study.

Political Science is the study of power, authority and governance in human affairs. Our courses examine the social, economic, cultural, historical, geographical and other forces that generate conflicts (and provide solutions) both within and among societies. With a degree in Political Science you will develop competency in critical debate, and use your analytical and research skills to evaluate competing points of view and theories.

A Fully Bilingual Program

Glendon is the only fully bilingual Faculty of its kind in Canada.

York's Glendon Campus is known for its focus on public and international affairs. Students get the added benefit of language certification in English and French, regardless of your level when you begin your studies. Many students study a third language as well.

Glendon est la seule faculté entièrement bilingue au Canada.

Le campus Glendon de York est reconnu pour mettre l’accent sur les affaires publiques et internationales. Les étudiants profitent également du fait que leur diplôme est bilingue (anglais et français), peu importe le niveau où ils ont commencé leurs études. Plusieurs étudiants suivent également des cours dans une troisième langue.

 

Internationalize Your Degree

Offered at the Glendon Campus, an International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) degree program reflects York's commitment to internationalization and requires you to acquire an international language and to gain international experience on exchange at one of York University's partner institutions abroad.

Life After a Political Science Degree

Exciting Career Options

Whether you want to work as a lobbyist or policy analyst, serve as a journalist or the ambassador to Venezuela, a degree in Political Science can provide the key to unlocking a great future. Political Science is also a popular stepping stone to law school. York’s Career Centre has information about careers for Political Science majors, and the Canadian Political Science Association has published a guide to help students make a decision about following the field as a career path.

A Canadian Perspective

For a less formal viewpoint, check out what TalentEgg has to say about degrees in Political Science in a Canadian context.