The University of Windsor offers a challenging M.A. degree in political science with specializations in international relations and global politics, and Canadian government and politics. Courses and research supervision are also available in comparative politics, political philosophy, public policy, development and municipal politics. From an area standpoint, research and teaching interests of faculty range beyond Canada and the United States to embrace Europe, Asia, and Africa. Of major note is the departmental expertise in the politics of the Middle East. The Department houses the Jerusalem Old City Initiative, which is developing creative options for governance of the Jerusalem Old City that could be used in preparation for a negotiated settlement between Israelis and Palestinians. The initiative has a partnership with Princeton University, as well as with NGOs, and a number of leading academics and international civil society specialists. The initiative has been supported by over $1,000,000 in research funding over the last several years and has offered research assistant opportunities for several graduate students.

Graduates from our M.A. program have an exceptional record following completion of their degrees. Our graduates work for Canadian MPs and Senators, in the provincial legislature, and for a number of municipal governments. Many also work for federal government agencies such as CSIS, Health Canada, and the diplomatic service. Others have gone on to become lawyers and journalists, while still others go on to Ph.D. programs. Recent graduates of the program have gone on to undertake Ph.D. research at Carleton University, the University of Victoria, the University of Michigan, and the University of Chicago, among others. The skills you will develop in our M.A. program will assist you in securing a place in a Ph.D. program.