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Department of Politics

Graduate Program in Political Science

As one of the top political science programs in Canada, we are committed to scholarly excellence, critical thought, and social justice. Our award-winning faculty are active in research and publication on the international stage.

LA&PS Co-op Program

Test-drive a career and get hands-on experience in your chosen field! The LA&PS Co-op Program offers paid, short-term employment for up to 20 months. As a Co-op student, you will complete two work terms, rotating between study and work terms. Regardless of the academic program you are pursuing, co-ops provide an opportunity to gain valuable […]

Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4)

Come together and join upper-level students from across York to work together in multi-disciplinary teams to solve real-world challenges. Challenges are posed by organizations from both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.

Work/Study Program

The Work/Study Program at York is an excellent way for undergraduate students to gain a paid, work-integratred learning experience on campus.

Political Science

Explore the actions of governments, judicial systems and political parties while discovering movements in society and in the power relations of everyday life. This program is designed to develop a student’s political analysis ability, critical skills and democratic awareness.

Global Political Studies

Gain the skills required to analyze the governance of global forces, and evaluate responses to tough questions in today’s global landscape. This program focuses on the political community; issues of diversity and inequality; the nature of security, peace and violence; and major transformations in global, regional and domestic politics.