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Where Can A Degree in Political Science Take You?

By James Lewis posted 10-01-2020 09:53 PM

  

Do you find yourself interested in current affairs and what’s going on in the news? Socio-economic situations in your country and around the world interest you but you don’t have a calling to be a politician or a leader of your country. And so you skipped past the political science table at your college open day. 

 

A qualification in political science does not mean that you are headed for a career in politics. Here are five areas a degree in political science can take you to. 

 

Legal

 

A political science degree is incredibly complementary to a law degree or qualification. If law is something you’re interested in practicing, consider an under or postgraduate qualification in political science. There are several political science e-courses available to you on a part-time basis. 

 

As an attorney, you are required to formulate and deliver arguments on behalf of your client. When working in litigation, you will need to manipulate the opinion of those to whom you are presenting your client’s argument. This is often a court jury or judge. 

 

Political science majors learn how to formulate arguments that are successful at manipulating the opinions of their audience. A great tool to have as a legal representative. 

 

Public relations

 

As a public relations specialist, your job is to influence and manage the public opinion about your clients. Political science equips you with a knowledge of how opinions are formed. A good public relations representative needs to be able to manipulate opinions, particularly through the press. 

 

Studying political science perfects your writing skills, particularly those needed for drafting press releases. The persuasive skills you learn will help you define and affirm the intentions and messaging of your press release. 

 

Public relations also requires you to set up, manage and promote press conferences for your clients. Studying political science gives you the knowledge you need to manage such events and public appearances by and for your clients. 

 

Social media 

 

A political science major is equipped with the knowledge and understanding of what makes the everyday consumer tick. Social media has fast become the most effective way of communicating with and building an audience, fan base or following. 

 

It wouldn’t be wrong to call a social media manager the public relations specialist of the new century. It is a role that would now complement that of a traditional public relations manager. 

 

Political science teaches you to understand how different and particularly “new” forms of the media can be used to form and manipulate the public opinion of your clients. 

 

Market analysis

 

Market research and targeting is the backbone of campaign management for literally anything aimed at a consumer market. Understanding what influences your consumer and their choices is paramount to any commerce-driven field. 

 

Political science gives you an understanding of and how to conduct survey research. You will also be equipped with the skills you will need to implement the results of your research.

 

Any successful campaign is one that targets its market most efficiently and directly. These are the skills majoring in political science will teach you, opening potential for you to work in all fields of commerce. 

 

Nonprofit fundraising

 

Your heart and soul is called to serve the underserved and dedicate your career and legacy to raising funds and managing charity organizations? A political science course is a good place to start. It helps you understand what makes people tick. 

 

Charities raise funds by tapping into the emotion of society’s individuals. The best way to tap into these emotions is to understand how to manipulate them. Political science equips you with this understanding. 

 

Successful fundraising also requires an understanding of how to use the press and media to your advantage. Political science teaches you these skills along with campaign and events management. 

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