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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