Empower yourself and make a difference in your community.

Studying political science is a gateway for anyone interested in understanding the legal, social, economic, and governmental structures that shape their lives, and in using this knowledge to make the world a better place.

Memorial’s Department of Political Science is committed to training the next generation of policymakers, political leaders, activists, and social scientists and theorists. 

Our undergraduate programs prepare students for careers in fields including law, public administration, journalism, communications, policy research, provincial and national politics, and international development and humanitarian work, among others. Many of our top students choose to continue their studies through our M.A. program. Over the years, several of our graduates have been admitted leading PhD programs in Canada and across the world, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. 

Our graduate programs attract students from across Canada and many other parts of the world, creating a truly unique and diverse learning community. They are designed for students and working professionals looking to acquire the skills needed to take their careers to the next level.  Graduates from our programs have gone onto successful careers in business, media, provincial and national government, political consulting, law, public policy, international development, and academia.

Our alumni are trailblazers, and many are engaged in local, national, and global endeavours. Whether you are interested in one of our undergraduate or graduate programs, or just want to take a few courses with us, political science is well-worth your time. The knowledge and skills that you will acquire can have an immediate impact on your career prospects and will empower you to be an engaged citizen and a positive force for change.