Welcome to the world of politics ! Whether you are about to embark on your academic journey or are looking at opportunities after university this post aims to explore the variety of jobs and industries that politics students have managed to find work in.
Whether your passionate about humanitarian aid , local governance or influencing policy the field of politics offers a variety of unique and diverse opportunities. Here is a list of just some of the job roles and professions below.
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Political analyst : Their primary role is to study, analyse and interpret political events , policies and trends in order to offer informed perspectives and predictions.
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Civil servant : Work for the government at local and national levels to implement laws and execute policies set out by the government.
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Policy analyst : Conduct research , analyse and develop policies for think tanks, government agencies or NGOs.
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Political consultant : Work can range from supporting political campaign teams to offering expertise on campaign strategy, public relations and communication to political clients.
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International relations specialist : Focus on diplomacy, international law and global affairs in government or international organisations.
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Political journalist : Write articles , provide commentary and cover a broad range of political events. Due to how broad the field of politics is it means that students can cover a wide range of subjects from defence and security to the economy.
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Lobbyists : Work with a variety of different companies in a range of different sectors advocating for specific policies , issues or industries by interacting with government officials.
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Public relations specialist : Manage the reputation and image of senior figures in politics , business and intergovernmental organisations.
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Pollster : Analyse , collect and interpret public opinion data to direct and inform political strategies.
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NGO worker : Engage in social justice, advocacy and humanitarian efforts on both a local and global scale.
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Political science researcher : Conduct studies on political behaviour and theories.
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Election officer : Oversee and adjudicate election processes at a local and national level.
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Human rights advocate : Work to promote human rights and social justice causes.
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Intelligence analyst : Assess and analyse security threats for government agencies , businesses and private security firms.
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Urban planner : Shape the development and growth of urban areas through policy and planning.
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Diplomatic service officer : Represent the nation’s interests and conduct diplomacy on a national stage. They work to build positive relationships , advance country’s interests and resolve disputes whilst supporting citizens abroad.
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Military careers : The British Army , Royal Navy and RAF offer a range of diverse job roles. Leadership , analytical and communicational skills gained from studying politics make politic students strong candidates for officer applications and communication roles.
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Political representative : Work in various capacities at different levels representing parties and regions through influencing policy , participating in debate and providing constituent services.
This post includes just some of the jobs and roles that politics students have been able to find after university. Every students journey is unique and shaped by different passions and interests, and due to the broad nature of politics students may find themselves working in different sectors like finance and education for example.
Further posts will delve into what exactly it is that these job roles entail and the different pathways students have taken to get to these roles.