Research Guides: Political Science: Fields of Study

Subfields of Political Science

Deepen your understanding of the key concepts in political theory, international relations, comparative politics, and gender by exploring the resources listed below.

Centre for Constitutional Studies
A hub for constitutional research and public education in Canada.
Library of Parliament
This website contains links to information and resources about the Canadian Parliament including research publications, legislative summaries, and historical information.
Treaties & Agreements
Learn about Treaties and Treaty relationships, Inuit Land Claim Agreements and Métis Land Agreements. Links to resources.

Political Theory

Encyclopedia of Political Theory
Entries A-Z
Ideology - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
distinguishes the major traditions or schools of thinking about ideology

International Relations

Theories Of International Relations - D&L
Outlines the core theories of international relations, including realism, liberalism, feminism, constructivism, Marxism, and postcolonialism that will help readers understand different approaches to global governance.
International Political Economy: Overview and Conceptualization
Oxford Research encyclopedia
How Is Conflict Changing?
Explore the reasons why tensions, violence, and war break out and what the consequences are for the world in this video.
Canada’s foreign policy and international relations
Explore Canada’s role in international organizations, trade negotiations and sanctions.

Comparative Politics

Freedom in the World
annual global report on political rights and civil liberties, composed of numerical ratings and descriptive texts for each country and a select group of territories.
Survey: Global Politics
Video Playlist
Coloniality of Gender
a political education platform committed to spreading anti-colonial and decolonial perspectives on history, social theory, and current affairs

Comparative Politics: A Practical Guide for a Globalizing World by Sadie Kelley, Juston Robson, Trevor Cook, Lauren Pepin, Molly Brimhall, Kyle Patten, Joe Williams, Addison Chambers,
Publication Date: 2024

Political Science

Subfields of Political Science

Political Theory

Political Theory Playlist - Crash Course

International Relations

Comparative Politics