卡爾頓大學(xué)

Our location in Ottawa provides you with numerous chances to see politics not only nationally but internationally. You will examine such topics of study as international relations, transitions to democracy, parties and elections, globalization and social movements, and the culture and ideas of politics. You can focus on one of eight areas of study: Canadian Politics; Comparative Politics and Area Studies (Global North); Comparative Politics and Area Studies (Global South); Gender and Politics; International Relations; North American Politics; Political Theory; and Public Affairs and Policy Analysis.

International or local exchanges are an exciting possibility during your third year, and you may also choose to undertake an internship of your choosing, with permission of the undergraduate supervisor. In fourth year, an internship with the Washington Center is an option for consideration.

Carleton University offers two undergraduate programs in Political Science in addition to its prestigious master’s and doctoral programs.

If you choose the Bachelor of Arts (General program), you will be required to complete an introductory course and a history of political thought or a research methods course, as well as 4.0 additional credits in Political Science.

For the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program, nine Political Science credits are required out of 20.0 credits, including an introductory course, one credit in political thought, one in political methodology, one credit in Canadian government and politics, one credit in comparative politics and international relations, two credits in fourth-year seminars and two credits in political science electives.

Combined programs

You may wish to combine the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program in Political Science with another discipline, such as Economics, Human Rights or Sociology, resulting in a combined Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree. It is also possible to combine your program with a minor in another discipline.

Concentrations

Within Carleton’s program in Political Science, you can pursue one of eight concentrations:

Canadian Politics

Comparative Politics and Area Studies (Global North)

Comparative Politics and Area Studies (Global South)

Gender and Politics

International Relations

North American Politics

Political Theory

Public Affairs and Policy Analysis

Future opportunities

A Political Science degree from Carleton is a proven road to career achievement in government, parliament, parties and interest groups, the research and voluntary sectors, business and teaching. Our graduates can also be found working as consultants, lobbyists, pollsters, journalists and market researchers.