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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

You may want to begin by researching a career directly related to your degree such as a government social research officer, a public affairs consultant or a political assistant. However many politics students consider other career paths such as marketing, the legal sector or working in public relations. Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work or undertaking a placement to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try-out career paths to see what you enjoy and it’s a good fit for you. You can also get involved in our Politics Lab where students on politics courses and others with a strong interest in politics, policy-making, or the media get the chance to be involved in practical projects.

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

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A range of resources, blogs and interviews to help those both wanting to start a career in think tanks or policy or who are already working in the sector but would like to develop their knowledge and expertise.

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How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Politics students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

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  • Closing Date: 22/07/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.Location: The locations for this role are Newport & Titchfield (Fareham).Salary: £41,985Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job ShareClosing Date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 22nd July 2026Important – For Office for National Statistics (ONS) […]
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  • Closing Date: 22/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Job descriptionThe International Passenger Survey Interviewer position sits within ONS's Survey and Field Operations directorate, playing a crucial role in collecting data that underpins some of the UK's most important economic and social statistics.This role directly supports the International Passenger Survey, one of ONS's flagship data collection operations […]
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  • Closing Date: 26/07/2026Location: England – North West. Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilSalary: Grade B SCP 3 – £13.20 p/hLocation: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, The Atkinson, SouthportContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Part TimeHours: 2 x 5 hours per week contracts & Casual opportunities available.DBS Check: NoClosing Date: 26/07/2026 at 23:59Reference: COMM/26/340273There are x2 permanent positions […]
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  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Deliver leadership advice in challenging environments.Joining the Army Legal Services (ALS is a challenging and varied role and as a Legal Officer, you could be involved with anything from prosecuting soldiers charged with offences at courts martial to advising senior commanders on rules of engagement during operations abroad. […]
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