The Master of Arts program is designed to satisfy the diverse interests of students who wish to pursue a year of graduate study in political science. Students admitted to the MA program may choose from two fields: Political Science and Political Theory. Students whose interests are primarily normative and philosophical may choose the field of Political Theory.

The combined degree program in Law, Juris Doctor / Political Science, Doctor of Philosophy (JD/PhD) program enables students to acquire a PhD in Political Science as well as a Juris Doctor (JD) in Law.

The Doctor of Philosophy program offers courses in the fields of Canadian Politics; Comparative Politics; Development Studies; International Relations; Political Theory; and Public Policy.