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Do political science students get jobs? The answer is yes, and the range of jobs and careers go far beyond becoming an elected official in city, provincial, or federal governments.
Students in political science gain knowledge of governing systems and develop skills essential in the public and private sectors such as researching, critical analysis, report writing, communications, and administrative and strategic competence.
Political science students also learn to interact with diverse populations, to develop and market ideas, and to comprehend group and community needs.
Political science graduates typically find rewarding careers in diverse fields and areas such as:
- government and public administration
- foreign and security services
- political and community organizations
- print and broadcast journalism
- communications and public affairs
- secondary and post-secondary education
- international business
- labour unions
- lobbying and consulting
- public relations
- market researching
- consumer advocacy
- public opinion polling
- law and criminal justice system
Students may find the following links helpful. The Canadian Political Science Association explores careers for political scientists and Nelson Publishing has a wider-ranging education and careers page for students with helpful information from scholarships to employment sites. Canada's Higher Education & Career Guide also has career and employment opportunities for university students graduating in political science.
