Power, authority, governance: these are the building blocks of political science. Yet how is power exercised in the face of difference and potential conflict? How is transformation possible in sometimes staid political structures? Equip yourself to become a meaningful participant in public life with a degree in Political Science from York University — become an engaged citizen able to bring about change.

At York University, you will enter a Political Science program rivaled by few in the world in its breadth and depth. Examining topics such as the abuse of power, the effects of cultural diversity in nation-states, and the interplay of rights and responsibilities, you will build strong theoretical foundations, learn to conceptualize and critically think about crucial dimensions of political life and explore the connections between the social and the political. Your guides will be faculty members renowned for their critical, engaged scholarship and distinctive presence in current political debates.

Beyond a solid grounding in research methods and theory, as well as useful practical skills such as data analysis and clear communication — which are in high demand for almost any career — your Political Science education from York will prepare you to become an independent thinker and agent of change able to make a difference in a fast-changing and complex world.

Our customized Career Roadmap will give you an in-depth look at how York will guide you throughout your academic journey. Get steps closer to the career you envision by unlocking exclusive access to ways you can get involved with professional organizations and graduate with experience in your field.

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From political powers to democracy, the Political Science program at York University will prepare you for your ideal career. Apply wide-ranging theoretical knowledge to a variety of real-world situations and learn to critically examine, and change, the world before you.