In a world that is being reshaped in challenging ways, Politics and International Relations is where the action is. You'll learn why societies look the way they do, and how politics is the ultimate tool for change. Because of our smaller class sizes, you'll get real student engagement, with professors who know your name and what you're about.
In King’s Politics and International Relations program, you’ll begin with an essential education in international relations, Canadian politics, political theory, comparative and developing politics, plus law and public policy. In your third and fourth years, you can explore and refine your interests. Engage with Canadian and international law, and complete our certificate in Law and Public Policy. Practice negotiating peace in conflict zones. Learn how to change public policies that affect your own neighbourhood. When you’re done at King’s, you will have the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in law, government and public service, business, journalism or public relations, national and international NGOs, or consulting.
Expand your options with a double major.
Program Options
| Area of Study | Honours Specialization | Specialization | Major | Minor | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | |||||
| THE STUDY OF LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY |
Sample Courses
Money Matters
Scholarships/Awards
Investigate the generous unlimited and guaranteed entrance scholarships King's offers to domestic and international high school students.
Residence
Explore your options for on-campus accommodations – they're guaranteed for first-year students who apply before June 2.
Potential Career Paths
- Law
- Government and public service
- Broadcasting and journalism
- Intelligence
- Public relations
- Consulting
- NGO advocacy
- International business
- Academia
What People Are Saying
I love studying politics and international relations. You get to take super-interesting courses, and especially as you move on to third and fourth year, you can specialize in what you want to do and take courses that reflect your interests. I've really discovered my passion for international relations, international trade, international law, as well as global business as a whole.
I was the first one in my family to do any kind of post-secondary education. And for me, it was about trying to understand about where I came from, which was East London in public housing. When I toured King's, it really felt like a community and community always been so important to me. I got to know my professors and classmates, and they helped me in my journey of finding myself and my own voice.
lt was an easy choice to go to King's: the welcoming nature of the campus and the opportunities in political science. I just wanted to know how the world works. Now I understand why Brexit happened, how Trump won the election – I can answer all those questions. I also appreciated the opportunities that were available, such as experiential learning, and all the amazing friendships that I made. And I found that the professors really cared about you.
I feel as though the small class sizes in King's Politics and International Relations department really complements the way that I like to learn, connecting with my professors. The small, tight-knit community that we have is a perfect experience. The program also teaches you a lot of skills – how to look at the world around you, analyze different institutions, understand governance better, and also social skills, communication skills, and team-building.
Meet Our Faculty - Politics and International Relations
Dr. Tozun Bahcheli
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Andrew Chater
Lecturer
Grant Dempsey
Lecturer
Dr. John Grant
Department Chair
Dr. Erin Hannah
Associate Dean of Research
Dr. Zheger Hassan
Lecturer
Dr. Lucy Hinton
Assistant Professor
Shawna Lewkowitz
Lecturer
Dr. Benjamin Muller
Professor
Prof. Nigmendra Narain
Lecturer
Dr. Jacquetta Newman
Full Professor
Dr. Eleni Nicolaides
Assistant Professor
