- Faculty of Political Sciences

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Political Science is a social science whose students study the institutions of states, nations, governments, and the policies and politics of those governments. Political Science research is broken up into many subfields, including political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and public administration.

Political Science can also be seen as the study of modern power and decision-making. Students interested in Political Science may be preparing themselves to work in government or other large organizations, and these students usually seek a Master’s degree. Other students who aim to make a career of studying and teaching about governments tend to seek a Ph.D so that they can teach and research at the university level. Still others may use graduate work in Political Science as a segue to another professional degree, in law, medicine, public health, etc.

Political Scientists can work as journalists, researchers in government, universities, or in think-tanks, or in any number of jobs where the liberal arts and political knowledge would be valued. Many Political Science graduates are involved in political campaigns, either as organizers, managers, or candidates. Political scientists may make anywhere from $40,000 to well over $100,000.

Top university programs for Political Science includes Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, and the London School of Economics (according to the Guardian, 2011).