Political Science

Politics is the study of power.

Influence comes in many forms. Politics shapes your life, your choices, your ability to be who you are or want to become.  It influences the nature of families, the role of education, work, and even sex. 

In the classroom

At Camosun, we take a hands-on approach to learning. You’ll learn by doing, exploring, questioning, and even breaking ideas and assumptions:

• How does social media shape the world around me?
• What is power?  How can people fight for what’s right? 
• How can I make sense of complicated international wars? 
• How can people’s point of view differ so much from one place to the next? 
• How can we actually make a difference on climate change? 
• How does Canada’s politics work?
• How does Canada’s politics intersect with Indigenous politics?

Political Science Courses

A great time to choose political science

Not only are local and provincial governments keen to hire the next generation of problem solvers, but the study of political science is a great starting point for careers in law, business, and international development 

Related Programs

Camosun offers flexible programs that give you the chance to explore your passion for Political Science.

• Arts and Science Studies Diploma
• Associate of Arts Degree in General Arts
• Associate of Science Degree in General Science
• University Transfer

Part-time or full-time studies

You can take political science courses within one of our 2-year programs or as individual courses on a part-time basis. If you plan to take political science courses on their own, you will select University Transfer as your program option when you apply online to Camosun.

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"Every effort for progress, for enlightenment, for science, for religious, political, and economic liberty, emanates from the minority, and not from the mass." 

_{— Emma Goldman}

Social Sciences Faculty

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