Political Science

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences @ UWindsor

Program Overview & Highlights

Co-op Available
General 3-Year Program
Honours 4-Year Program
Thesis Available
Combined Honours Programs Available
B.A.

Get behind the headlines and learn how political power really works. Our Political Science program introduces you to political, economic, social, and environmental issues in Canada and around the world. We offer the opportunity to earn while you learn and prepare for a successful career with co-op. Take advantage of opportunities to conduct research with faculty and the ability to complete an internship in fourth year. Our active and engaged department is home to the Political Science Society, the Model UN Club, and arranges an annual trip to Europe through the EU Study Abroad course.

earn while you learn with co-op in local government, a non-profit, and more

travel to NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in our popular study abroad course

politics isn't a spectator sport: make a difference in your community!

Learn More About Our Program

$2.53M

in scholarships and award money¹

¹ in FAHSS

95%

of our graduates are employed within 2 years²

² (OUGS Social Sciences, 2020)

200+

undergraduate students have published or presented original research

139K

hours of service contributed by our students in the community

What Lancers Are Saying

I completed my undergraduate degree at UWindsor from 2008-2013 and knew I wanted to stay to pursue my Masters degree in the Political Science department, as it had been such a warm and supportive experience. Several professors in the department were instrumental in me pursuing my graduate degree, and I appreciate their level of dedication to assisting me in honing my research and writing skills, while also providing opportunities to collaborate on academic pieces that they were working on. This has directly contributed to the pursuance a PhD, and I am very grateful for the support of so many mentors.

Sarah Cipkar

Alumni, PhD Candidate and Founder & CEO of Cipkar Development
Political Science, 2013

I 100% credit my time in Political Science at the University of Windsor with setting me on the path I’m on today. Programs like Outstanding Scholars – getting to publish scholarly work as an undergraduate – and EU Study Abroad – going overseas for the first time and exploring the EU – really opened my eyes to a world of possibilities. The faculty in the department are top-notch, and the exciting course offerings are still among the favourites I have taken in my studies. There are so many incredible possibilities for what you can do with a Political Science degree, beyond what you could ever imagine. When I started university, I never would have thought I would end up specialising in cybersecurity and digital politics. Studying Political Science allows you to never stop learning, dig deeper into the world around you, and pursue some incredibly fulfilling job and life opportunities.

Logan Carmichael

Alumni, Cybersecurity, ASB Bank Aukland, NZ
Political Science, 2017

I wouldn’t trade my time at UWindsor Political Science for anything. The incredible professors I met and experiences I had paved the way for my path forward. Working on research with some of our professors inspired me to aim for a career in academia. I also took advantage of the courses taught in French at the faculty and am currently taking almost all of my law courses at McGill in French, which I don’t think I would have been able to do had it not been for the vocabulary and writing skills gained in those French-language Political Science classes!

Emelie Weidl

Alumni, currently studying BCL/ JD at McGill
Political Science, 2020

Admission Requirements

High School Student from Canada

Course Requirements:English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60%)
Minimum Average: 70%
Minimum Average (Co-op): 80%; 70% minimum in English
Mean Average: 77%

High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)

Course Requirements: Grade 12 English
Minimum Average: 70%
Minimum Average (Co-op): 80%; 70% minimum in English
Mean Average: 77%

Career Tracks

Lawyer
local, provincial, or federal government
government service official
public policy analyst
business advisor
public relations officer
journalist, graduate school
lobbyist and think tank researcher
Development analyst
consultant
Community organizer
business advisor
court monitor
immigration agent
journalist
law enforcement officer
legal consultant
marketing manager
media analyst
political aide
public relations officer

Related Programs

Law and Politics

Political Science with French Specialization

International Relations and Development Studies

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