Politics

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Complex challenges facing our societies require political conversations. Studying Politics at Acadia puts you at the centre of understanding and shaping the world around you. You’ll gain the skills to analyze complex social, economic, and political challenges and develop practical, creative solutions that make a real impact locally, nationally, and globally. Politics isn’t just about governments, it’s about how people, ideas, and institutions interact, influence, and change society.

In our program, you’ll explore key concentrations such as Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, Global Politics, Indigenous Politics, Political Theory, and Public Administration. Through lively discussions, hands-on projects, and opportunities to engage with communities and organizations, you’ll see theory come to life and understand how political systems shape our everyday lives.

Our Politics Passport program pushes you to think outside the classroom, to see politics in action in your everyday lives. Our new Certificate in Democratic Leadership gives you the foundation to engage in democratic politic in Canada, and abroad. Whatever your career goals or aspirations, a Politics degree from Acadia equips you to step confidently into a world that needs thoughtful, skilled leaders.

Take your learning, and skills development, off campus and to the world.

Study Abroad
Study abroad is available!
Co-Op
Co-op is available!

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CERTIFICATE IN DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP PASSPORT PROGRAM RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND CLUBS

Degree Timeline

First Year
  • Take introductory courses and electives
  • Participate in the Passport Program
  • Join clubs and get involved on campus and within the program
  • Complete the Arts Core
Middle Years
  • Take courses that introduce you to every discipline
  • Choose a multidisciplinary minor or second major
  • Participate in the Passport Program
Final Year
  • Choose to complete honours program  
  • Take elective courses
  • Participate in the Passport Program
  • Earn your degree

Sample Courses

From Canada to the global stage, Politics courses at Acadia give you the tools to understand power, law, and culture, all while sharpening the skills to analyze and influence them.

POLS 1303

LAW, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

POLS 1403

GLOBAL POLITICS, LAW AND CULTURE

POLS 2223

CANADIAN POLITICS

POLS 2683

GLOBAL POLITICS

POLS 2893

COMPARATIVE POLITICS

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CAREER OPTIONS AFTER GRADUATION

A Politics degree from Acadia prepares you for a wide range of exciting and impactful careers, where you can shape policies, communities, and global initiatives.

  • Public sector (municipal, provincial, and federal public service)
  • Policy and communications
  • Law
  • Elected office
  • Diplomacy, Foreign Service, Intelligence, and International Organizations
  • Military
  • Private Sector
  • Non-governmental Organizations
  • Education
  • Academic and industrial research
 

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