Department of Political Science

Political science is an academic discipline that explores the nature of the “good life” by examining relationships among people and analyzing complex power structures around the world, including Japan. The discipline deals with human activities from ancient times to the present, from the events of a single region to the trends of the international community, requires a variety of approaches.

The Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Law systematically offers subjects in five fields: political philosophy, political theory, Japanese politics, area studies/comparative government, and world politics. It is a rich curriculum that is unparalleled in Japan in both scale and diversity. Through four years of study, the department aims to cultivate individuals who, equipped with specialized knowledge and a multifaceted perspective on political phenomena, can contribute actively at the forefront of contemporary society.