Political Science
Critical thinking in action
Political science is the study of power, authority and governance in human affairs. We examine the social, economic, cultural, historical, geographical and other forces that generate conflicts in and between societies.
Do you want to understand how decisions are made at different levels of government? Are you curious about how social justice issues affect you and the world?
Join us and learn how to evaluate different points of view and think critically about the world around you.
Study political science at UVic
From small class sizes to hands-on and international learning, learn why you should study political science at UVic.
Announcements
Spotlight on PhD student Aly Tkachenko!
December 6, 2024
Congratulations to Aly Tkachenko, PhD student, and winner of a prestigious Canada Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral Program (CGS-D) SSHRC! Aly Tkachenko is a PhD student in International Relations and...
Summer 2025 timetable available
November 27, 2024
The tentative (subject to change) Summer 2025 timetable is now available! Each year we offer a wide range of courses in the Summer terms (May-June and July-August). Questions? Ask a Political...
Job Posting: CAPI China Chair. Closing date 2 January 2025
November 13, 2024
CAPI China Chair Academic Appointment Advertisement Department: History/Political Science/Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives (CAPI)Rank: Associate/Full ProfessorStart Date: 1 July 2025 We...
Political Science Weekly Digest November 22, 2024
POLITICAL SCIENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGRATULATIONS TO MARA MARIN!Mara’s most recent article has just been published on FirstView: “Structural Responsibility” American...
News
Experts on US election
On Nov. 5, Americans will go to the polls to elect the 47th president of the United States. The following University of Victoria experts are available to media to discuss issues relating to the US...
Experts on BC election
The following University of Victoria experts are available to media to discuss issues relating to the Oct. 19 BC election.
Oceans as sources of law
As an Indigenous law student at the University of Victoria, Andrew Ambers has found himself reflecting a great deal on the laws governing the waters around him.
Faculty of Social Sciences
The Faculty of Social Sciences is a dynamic and multi-faceted community of people. We have more than 140 regular faculty members, 200 additional adjunct, emeritus and sessional faculty, and approximately 30 support employees. Our student community includes roughly 400 graduate students and more than 4,500 undergraduate students.
Territorial acknowledgement
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.