Hire a Student in Political Science
Political science offers a diverse perspective on the mechanisms and challenges of governance and policy. The field of inquiry spans from analyzing global international relations to studying of individual behaviour, from examining institutions to reflecting on broad philosophical questions.
Students are exposed to a range of insights that draw from methods across the social sciences.
Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) students receive extensive professional and skill development training and supports through the ASIP supplementary curriculum.
What Can Our Students Offer?
Political science students learn to think critically, have a strong awareness of current affairs, develop media literacy and are trained to think about challenges of governance and policy through a variety of lenses.
By the End of Second Year:
- Be introduced to normative and ethical questions concerning the nature of justice, representation, equality and citizenship
- Develop strong analytical and writing skills to help construct arguments and be taught to compile annotated bibliographies
By the End of Third Year:
- Develop a stronger familiarity with politics from different regions and countries of the world
- Be exposed to stronger quantitative and qualitative methods when conducting independent research
Where Do Our Students Work?
U of T's political science students have worked with top employers across Canada and globally, including:
- Government — at all levels
- NGOs and non-profit organizations
- International organizations and development agencies
- Political parties
- Research firms and institutes
What Can Our Students Do?
- Research assistance
- Administrative legal assistance
- Journalism
- Economic development
- Political campaigns
- Public affairs
- Public relations
- Broadcasting
U of T’s Department of Political Science is a community of established and emerging scholars who are uniquely positioned to draw upon a Canadian perspective, as well as the university’s intellectual buzz and the city’s cultural diversity, to address the most enduring questions of politics, locally and internationally.
— Politics Newsletter
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Faculty of Arts & Science students are collaborative, adaptable, creative, analytical; they are solutions-focused, have strong research skills and are eager to contribute to their communities and society.