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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?

Roles and careers with a degree in politics

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Popular career options for politics students

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Explore the career paths of other EHU politics graduates

Be inspired and build your network
Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future.

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.

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for
How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers
How can I gain experience?

Information about placements, volunteering and work-based learning
Interested in a work placement?

Browse the Careers portal, and complete resource pathways to help develop your knowledge and confidence around securing a work experience opportunity.

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.

Central government

Civil Service careersCivil Service Fast StreamHouses of Parliament Graduate SchemeHM Treasury

Local government

Impact: The Local Government Graduate ProgrammeLocalGov JobsJobs Go PublicGreater Jobs

Politics and policy

Working for MPs jobs and informationNHS Management Trainee Scheme

Policy research

Social Research Association

Think Tanks

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.

Smart ThinkingOn Think Tanks – Think Tank DirectoryWhat is a Think Tank – a short guide

Journalism and Public relations

Life as a journalistPublic relations officerMarketing, PR and Media

Complete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or placements on InPlace.

Online learning pathway – Job SearchingFind opportunities on our vacancy portalSearch and apply for placements via our Careers Portal

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started. You can also get instant detailed feedback on your CV and covering letter using CareerSet.

CV and application adviceReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person

Interview advice

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

Practice online interviews and assessments at Graduates FirstBook a mock interview

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

Our top tips and advice

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.

  • National Graduate Programme – Economic Crime – Lincolnshire – Police Now
    Closing Date: 13/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Starting salary: £31,164Contract: PermanentProgramme duration: Two yearsProgramme start date: March 2027Forces: Lincolnshire PoliceTarget Locations: LincolnshireFor every ambition. Every action. Every change.If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions make a real difference to people’s lives and the communities you serve, this is where your journey begins.As a […]
  • National Graduate Programme – Economic Crime – Dorset – Police Now
    Closing Date: 13/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Starting salary: £31,164Contract: PermanentProgramme duration: Two yearsProgramme start date: March 2027Forces: Dorset PoliceTarget Locations: DorsetFor every ambition. Every action. Every change.If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions make a real difference to people’s lives and the communities you serve, this is where your journey begins.As a […]
  • Field Technical Support Assistant Manager – Office for National Statistics
    Closing Date: 16/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Job summaryThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics.These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution, and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators […]
  • Survey Enquiry Line Call Agent – Office for National Statistics
    Closing Date: 17/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Job summaryDo you have excellent communication and organisational skills? Have you got a good eye for detail? If so, this might be the role for you!The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic […]
  • Casual Customer Service Assistant – Sefton Council (Meadows Leisure Centre) – Part Time Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities – Advertised By Edge Hill Careers
    Closing Date: 17/06/2026Location: England – North West. Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilSalary: Grade C SCP 4 £25,185 pro rata (£13.41 p/h)Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Meadows Leisure CentreContract: CasualWorking Pattern: Part TimeDBS Check: NoClosing Date: 17/06/2026 at 23:59Reference: COMM/26/337654For the role of Customer service Assistant, applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal […]
  • Casual Library Assistant – Knowsley Council (Knowsley Library Service) – Part Time Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities – Advertised By Edge Hill Careers
    Closing Date: 07/06/2026Location: England – North West. Employer: Knowsley CouncilSalary: £13.45 per hourLocation: Stockbridge Village Library, The Withens, Stockbridge Village, L28 1SU, Prescot Library, Aspinal Street, Prescot, Knowsley, L34 5GA, Kirkby Library, The Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, Knowsley , L32 8XY, Huyton Library, Civic Way, Huyton, Knowsley , L36 9GD, Halewood Library, […]
  • Research Officer – Government Social Research (GSR), – Office for National Statistics
    Closing Date: 03/06/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for these roles are Newport (Gwent), Titchfield (Fareham), Manchester or Darlington.All colleagues are required to work from their contractually […]
  • Mission Christmas Warehouse Volunteer – Cash For Kids
    Closing Date: 02/11/2026Location: England – North West.Cash for Kids is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and young people from the moment they’re born up to and including the age of 18. Our Mission Christmas campaign aims to make sure that children living in poverty wake up to gifts on […]
  • Planning Officer – West Lancashire Borough Council
    Closing Date: 07/06/2026Location: England – North West. Why Us?It’s time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive & healthy communities and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help shape […]
  • National Graduate Programme – Detective – Police Now
    Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.For every ambition. Every action. Every change.If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions make a real difference to people’s lives and the communities you serve, this is where your journey begins.As a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, our two-year programme is designed to train […]
  • National Graduate Programme – Neighbourhood – Police Now
    Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.For every ambition. Every action. Every change.If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions make a real difference to people’s lives and the communities you serve, this is where your journey begins.As a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, our two-year programme is designed to train […]

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