Political Science
Political science is fundamentally a study of power. Political science scholars and students focus on core concepts like authority, legitimacy, liberty, equality, citizenship, governance and justice.
As a way to specialize your degree, U of T Mississauga also offers an optional (new for 2026-2027) Certificate in Politics, Law and Social Justice.
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- Human Resources Specialist
- Social Policy Program Officer
- Customs Officer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Legislative Analyst
Admission Requirements
Regional Requirements
Admissions RequirementsLife in Political Science
Sample Courses
An analysis of the different methods of conflict management, such as security regimes and UN Peacekeeping.
An examination of the tensions as people move between borders, and how regimes react to migrants.
Examine insurgents, criminals, and warlords, the course explores why these actors resort to violence, the strategies and tactics they employ, and the connections that link them together.
Other Programs to Consider
Sociology
Sociology thus creates theories about a broad range of human activity. Sociologists study how families work; how individuals change over the life course; how norms and laws are made, broken, enforced, and changed; how inequalities of gender, class, and race emerge, continue, and change.
Economics (HBA)
Economics is a social science that encompasses a particular range of human behaviour and has a strong influence on the structure, well-being, and development of a society. Undergraduate training in Economics is intended to familiarize students with the discipline of economic thinking, and to equip them for intelligent appraisal of contemporary economic problems.
Political Science
Political science is fundamentally a study of power. Political science scholars and students focus on core concepts like authority, legitimacy, liberty, equality, citizenship, governance and justice.
As a way to specialize your degree, U of T Mississauga also offers an optional (new for 2026-2027) Certificate in Politics, Law and Social Justice.