Political Science
In our Master of Arts (MA) and PhD degree programs, you’ll research local, national, and global hot-button issues. You can focus on a variety of topics such as Indigenous land claims and treaty rights, social movements, privacy and surveillance, democracy or international law.
You’ll benefit from UVic’s proximity to the BC Legislature and ties to provincial government.
Degree programs offered
| Program | Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | 1-2 years | Yes | Yes |
| PhD | 4 years | Yes | Yes |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Masters, Doctorate, Certificate
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Areas of focus
- Contemporary political theory
- International and transnational politics
- Democratic constitutionalism
- Comparative public policy and governance
- Cultural, Social and Political Thought
- Politics of the global south
- Indigenous nationhood
- Canadian politics
Faculties and departments
Need help?
Contact Rachel Richmond at poligrad@uvic.ca or 250-721-7486.