BA Politics

By choosing to study politics at Acadia, you ll transform and deepen your understanding of power and governance from local to international. You will be able to become a more engaged citizen, and understand the workings of political systems to be able to make a difference within or outside of government.Studying politics focuses your attention on the pressing problems of our times and the potential for changing them. Acadia offers courses that develop the analytical skills, theories, and knowledge necessary for you to understand power, culture, law, policy, and government in Canada and around the world. Our courses engage with contemporary issues, including peace and war, environment, development, and media.