The Department of Political Science offers a high quality graduate programme in a collegial, relatively small department. There is extensive contact between professors and students in all phases of the programme. There is also a congenial social environment, enhanced by the excellent entertainment and environmental amenities of the City of Halifax. The Department is complemented by the Centre for Foreign Policy Studies , which is active in research, publishing, policy advising, and teaching on various aspects of foreign policy, defence and security studies and international relations. Special projects on maritime policy and security issues provide opportunities for student participation in research, conferences and publishing.
All students receive some combination of scholarships and teaching assistanceships.
Many also work as research assistants for faculty members, who generate a significant number of major research grants each year. As our funds are definitely limited, we encourage applicants to seek support from other agencies before they apply to our programme. A number of scholarship programmes are also managed by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada . They can also consider such sources as Commonwealth Scholarships . Other Government of Canada awards are available as well.