What jobs can you get with a Politics degree in the UK?

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Politics degree jobs in the UK

Here are the 10 jobs most suited to Politics degree graduates, based on how well they match the hard and soft skills taught on the course.

Some of the jobs are accessible to graduates starting their careers, while others are only attainable to those who’ve moved up the career ladder.

Certain jobs are significantly related to the degree. Others are made accessible by the transferable skills taught on the course.

It should be noted, countless other jobs are also suitable for Politics graduates.

Member of Parliament (MP)

Becoming a politician is a logical career path and representing your local community is what you do best as an MP.

You have excellent knowledge of national and local affairs, and a rapport with the public, and are a persuasive speaker and communicator.

Civil Servant

As a Civil Servant, you deal with government departments or non-departmental bodies every day and enjoy answering queries from them or the public.

You have an in-depth knowledge of politics and policy making and are excellent at customer service.

Your organisational and report generation skills have to be good.

Political Assistant

Helping an elected MP, your administrative and secretarial skills as a Political Assistant are well honed.

Your interpersonal abilities are excellent, whether talking to the media or the public.

Good English and the ability to write well are important.

You enjoy collaborating.

Diplomat

With your fascination for foreign affairs and natural tact, diplomacy is a great role for you.

You’re calm under pressure and a good communicator, who can develop a rapport with all kinds of people at home or abroad.

Your knowledge of politics is first-rate and if you can speak a foreign language, so much the better.

Lobbyist

You work as a public affairs consultant, using your considerable political insight to offer advice and guidance to clients.

Your contact book is full and your relationship building and communication skills are sharp.

You’re an excellent researcher, from trawling through transcripts in Hansard to keeping up with news and current affairs.

Political Correspondent

Providing news and analysis of current affairs is your strength.

A Political Correspondent is highly flexible and can cover everything from campaigns to party fallings-out.

Working in print, online or for broadcasters, you’re an excellent writer with a probing mind, who’s tenacious when you find a good angle.

Trade Union Official

As a Trade Union Official, you represent union members at local or national level and use your political skills to formulate opinions and arguments.

You’re articulate and persuasive thanks to your superb communication skills.

Your knowledge of human resources is good.

You can lead others.

Local Government Officer

Whether managing projects, writing reports or dealing with queries, a Local Government Officer is calm and patient.

Your customer service skills are tip-top and you work well on your own or with others.

You’re a detail-orientated person.

Press Officer

You’re using your politics degree within public relations as an organisation’s Press Officer.

Your English language and communication skills are high calibre, whether briefing a spokesperson, writing press releases or meeting journalists to talk about stories.

You’re highly organised and take deadlines in your stride.

Aid Worker

As the name suggests, aiding people overseas is your strong suit.

You understand global issues and have added practical skills such as first aid or a foreign language.

You’re flexible and can do a range of jobs.

You’re resilient in the face of extremely challenging situations.

You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Companies hiring Politics graduates

Unison

The largest union in the UK, representing public services staff.

Royal College of Nursing

A membership organisation and professional body for nurses and midwives.

United Nations (the UN)

International organisation committed to international peace and security.

Civil Service

The Civil Service supports the government of the day to implement its policies. Take a look at their Fast Stream graduate programme to become a civil servant.

Independent Television News (ITN)

British news production company.

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