Political Science (Okanagan Campus)

Gain a deeper understanding of the forces that shape law, society, the economy, and politics. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, you'll develop in-depth knowledge of political systems while you learn to conduct research, present arguments, and work and lead effectively. This program explores democratic and non-democratic systems of governance, placing Canadian public affairs in a comparative and international context. Political Science can prepare you for professional programs ranging from law to journalism. Political Science will develop a set of critical and analytical skills about public affairs. It will furnish students with an understanding of constitutions and the rule of law, limited government, distributive justice, public interest groups, human rights, economic development and the environment, conflict and conflict-resolution.