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Political Science builds skills for limitless careers
Political Science
Political Science builds skills for limitless careers
Political Science
Political Science builds skills for limitless careers
Political Science
A degree in political science prepares students for a wide range of jobs in many different fields including but not limited to federal/provincial/local government, business, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, international relations, policy analysis, market research, interest group advocacy, law, and education. A political science degree offers not just the knowledge and background needed for these jobs, but a complex set of skills as well. Research, analysis, critical thinking, writing, problem-solving, and public speaking skills figure highly in our courses.
Strengths and skills Political Science students bring to the workforce
- Organizing people / ideas
- Developing research designs and models
- Comparing / contrasting ideas and information
- Synthesizing themes from complex issues
- Presenting ideas and data clearly
Previous internships Western Political Science students have worked in:
- Canada Border Services Agent
- Canadian Tax Technology Enablement & Innovation
- Community Engagement Coordinator
- Healthcare Communicator
- Research & Special Projects
- Stakeholder Relations
- Thought Impact Leader
Additional Industries and Roles Political Science students are well-suited for:
- Federal/provincial/local government
- Business
- Journalism
- Broadcasting
- Public relations
- International relations
- Policy analysis
- Market research
- Interest group advocacy
- Law
- Education