Bachelor of Arts - Honours Arts - Political Science

Program Description Students who have a wide variety of interests, Honours Arts gives them the freedom to explore it.

In the University of Waterloo's largest and most flexible first-year program, students will use their first two terms to test the waters. Sample courses from the humanities, social sciences, fine and performing arts, and languages and cultures. Students can discover subjects they weren’t exposed to in high school, or delve deeper into their favourite subject at the university level.

Honours Arts will give students the critical thinking skills to analyze issues, make persuasive arguments, write well, and speak with conviction — skills that will serve them well along any career path.

From civil unrest in the Middle East to international trade negotiations, today’s political landscape is complex. Students will learn how to navigate (and shape) that terrain with a Political Science degree from the University of Waterloo.

Students will investigate a wide range of topics, or dive deep with a specialization in Canadian Politics, Global Governance, International Relations, or Politics and Business.

Students will hone their analytical, writing, critical thinking, and research skills in a mix of lectures, seminars, and workshops. They will also get an insiders’ perspective, studying with top scholars involved in current international policy debates. Students will gain an understanding of comparative politics, international relations, social sciences, and political theory. For students who want to apply their teachings early, they can choose the co-op stream and get some work experience while going through their degree.

Graduate ready to make a difference. Now more than ever, the world needs savvy movers and shakers equipped to respond to current events.