Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science - Canadian Politics

McMaster University

The study of Canadian politics explores all facets of the Canadian political system, from the institutional and constitutional foundations of Canada to important questions about Canadian political life.In addition to a focus on core political institutions (such as Parliament, political parties, the electoral system, federalism, and the courts), the study of Canadian politics at McMaster enables students to explore key topics in Canadian politics including: Indigenous Politics & Indigenous-state Relations Quebec Politics Political Economy Social Policy the Politics of Migration & Citizenship Regionalism and the Politics of Gender, Race & Class.Our faculty offers graduate instruction and supervision in many of the core foci of Canadian politics including the central institutions of the Canadian state, law & public policy, Indigenous politics, political behaviour and public opinion, social policy and the welfare state and Canadian political economy. Our faculty is methodologically diverse, with the ability to support and train students in qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method research.We prepare students in the fields of theories and approaches to Canadian politics and policy, public administration, and Canada in comparative perspective. Our students can combine Canadian politics with comparative public policy or international relations with courses in related fields such as comparative politics, globalization and the internationalization of public policy. The program prepares graduates for working in Canadian universities and colleges, as well as federal, provincial and local public services.