Frequently Asked Questions

How do i submit to politicus?

Go to the “Submit Now” tab to submit your work and to find the requirements for submissions.

What topics and types of submissions are accepted?

Politicus welcomes submissions with subject matter related to political studies or political subject matter. This includes among others: International Relations, Canadian politics, Gender and politics, Indigenous politics, Environmental politics, Comparative politics, Political theory, Philosophy of politics, and Political economy.

We accept papers that are between 6 and 30 pages, including references and appendages at 2.0 spacing, OR between 1,000 and 7,000 words.

For more information about submissions, please view our Submissions Guidelines

How will i know if my paper has been chosen?

Politicus will contact you if your paper has been chosen for one of our issues. If we reject your work, you will be informed why our board has made this decision and will offer feedback on your submission.

When can I submit for Volume 9?

Submissions for Politicus’ General Volume 9 have not opened yet, however, to ensure you are kept up to date on any new information make sure to follow our social media accounts where all of our deadlines and announcements are posted.

Who Reviews my paper?

Here at Politicus we have a two-peer reviewed system, which is then presented to our Editorial Board who will then decide whether the submission will be accepted for Professor review.

How does politicus decide whether to publish my paper?

Politicus operates using a double-blind peer review model this means that both the referee and author remain anonymous throughout the review process. After initial reviews are made, the Editorial Board will discuss the piece among each other in greater depth and discuss if it is publishable. We have three stages of review, the last being a professor review stage which is then followed by copy edits.