Field(s) of Specialization
- Canadian Politics
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations
- Political Theory (Please note: the Political Theory specialization will not be offered in the 2024-25 academic year)
- Public Policy
Faculty and Administration
Program Administration
Dean
Ingrid Makus
Faculty of Social Sciences
Associate Dean
Dawn Zinga
Faculty of Social Sciences
Core Faculty
Professors
Charles Conteh, Hevina S. Dashwood, Tim Heinmiller, Pierre Lizée
Associate Professors
Stefan Dolgert, Nicole Goodman, Blayne Haggart, Paul Hamilton, Matthew Hennigar, Pascal Lupien, Ingrid Makus, Livianna Tossutti
Assistant Professors
Joanne Heritz, Danielle McNabb, Liam Midzain-Gobin
Academic Advisor / Seminar Coordinator
Diane Leon
dleon@brocku.ca
Graduate Program Director
Paul Hamilton
phamilton@brocku.ca
Administrative Assistant
Claire Gallop
politicalscience@brocku.ca
Program Description
However uncertain we are about the human good, it is clear, as Aristotle observed, that the pursuit of that good is the work of politics and the understanding of that good the aim of political science. Whether we regard politics as the pursuit of justice, the uses of power, or the securing of “peace, order, and good government,” its study appeals to students interested in government, law, and international affairs, and to those who want to understand the shaping of our political world. At Brock, the MA program in political science usually entails specialization in one of five fields of study: Canadian politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory or philosophy, and public policy. Our faculty and our students are joined in the common endeavour to see how their diverse interests can contribute to the political understanding of ourselves and our world. This aim is at the heart of our curriculum: It is reflected in the program requirements and in the design of our Core Seminars. Graduates of the program have proceeded to successful careers in government, politics, and business; many have pursued further study to become scholars and teachers.
Admission Requirements
- Successful completion of an Honours Bachelor’s degree, an equivalent degree, or a minor in Political Science
- Minimum average in Political Science courses of 78% and an overall average of not less than 75%, during the last two years of undergraduate study
- Students with degrees in other disciplines will also be considered for entry, but may be asked to complete a minimum of five half-credit undergraduate courses (typically, one semester) in the discipline before applying to the program.
- The Graduate Admissions Committee will review all applications and recommend admission for a limited number of candidates.
- Part-time study is available.
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