This discipline focuses on a diverse range of issues and concepts, including: conflict, justice, rights, distribution of power, voter choice, political campaigns, political leadership, social movements, the functioning of political institutions, and decision making. Students study how to research and address major challenges such as racial injustice, gender violence, war and conflict, poverty and inequality, the climate crisis, ideological conflicts, democratization, and globalization.

If the application requirements are not met, a student has a chance to apply to preparatory Undergraduate Global Pathways.