Careers with a Politics degree
If the ever-changing world of politics interests you, read on to discover what roles you could consider with a Politics degree.
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What can you do with a Politics degree?
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Career options with a Politics degree
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Who employs Politics graduates?
Studying Politics gives you specific knowledge about how different political systems and large world organisations operate. You’ll have researched and analysed global events and these skills, along with your teamworking and communication abilities, will be highly sought after by potential employers.
Possible opportunities include journalism, fundraising, and marketing. Teaching, law enforcement, and research roles in the private, public, and charity sectors are also a possibility.
Many graduates choose to go on to further study, focusing on developing their knowledge in a particular area like international relations or human rights.
Politics graduates go into careers like:
- Civil servant
- Diplomat
- Parliamentary researcher
- Policy officer
- Social researcher
Other potential opportunities include:
- Film production coordinator
- Journalist
- Lecturer
- Local government officer
- Market researcher
- Public relations officer
- Stockbroker
Examples of employers looking for graduates with Politics skills:
- Local and central government
- Civil service
- Law firms
- Charities
- Media organisations
- Marketing departments within large commercial businesses
If you go into research or teaching, typical employers include:
- Universities
- Colleges
- Research institutes
- Think tanks
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