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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.

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 adviceOnline pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led pathway.

Interview adviceOnline pathway – interviews and assessments

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

Practice online tests at Graduates FirstPractice interviews at Shortlist MeBook 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 adviceOnline pathway – Postgraduate study

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.

  • Closing Date: 30/10/2025Location: England – Greater London. You will be informed of the outcome of your application within 2 weeks of the closing date for each window. Requirements:  Must have commenced or concluded further education Must be 18 years of age or older  Mini-pupillage overview: Mini-pupils generally spend three days in chambers. […]
  • Closing Date: 14/07/2025Location: England – North West.This role would be a fantastic opportunity to work across several projects in a successful small business. Perhaps you are looking for a role to drive you towards your maximum potential and successful career alongside your studies? An exciting opportunity has arisen in Consortium24 for a Project […]
  • Closing Date: 24/08/2025Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student:  Lancashire Police Cadets are young people aged 13 – 18 years of age who meet weekly (term-time only) they are also involved in local community projects and fundraising.The Unit meet at West Lancashire College […]
  • Closing Date: 30/08/2025Location: England – North West.Vacancies:- with Scholars Mentoring Company. Office Role (1 maybe 2 opportunities): Based in Billinge WN5 7QX. Some experience is preferred. General administration tasks. Processing Timesheets. Creating Invoices. Remittances. Payments. Record keeping. Data collection. Emails.
  • Closing Date: 25/08/2025Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student: Citizens Advice Wigan Borough is a local independent charity providing free, confidential, impartial and independent advice for residents in Wigan, Leigh and Makerfield. Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference?You […]
  • Closing Date: 17/07/2025Location: England – North West. CRIMINAL LAW PARALEGALThe Criminal Litigation Department at Stephensons Solicitors are excited to be seeking a paralegal to add to our expanding team of criminal defence solicitors. This well-established department benefits from a number of highly experienced criminal lawyers and has been a cornerstone of the […]
  • Closing Date: 31/10/2026Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student: Admin: Our office is on the first floor of our building. There is no dress code, it is what the volunteer feels comfortable wearing. We have several computer stations. The office is a friendly […]
  • Closing Date: 07/11/2025Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student: Supporting children/ young people aged 4-19 yrs on a 1-1 basis who have a disability/ special needs in Play & Leisure Activities in group settings Required skills and qualities :  Commitment, Reliability, Trustworthy, Social […]
  • Closing Date: 20/07/2025Location: England – North West. About Us: Join our dynamic Business School or School of Law and Criminal Justice at Edge Hill University, where we are dedicated to fostering innovative and impactful social media strategies. Our focus is on enhancing the online presence of our Schools, including our student activities, […]
  • Closing Date: 31/08/2025Location: England – North West. Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity? Are you an enthusiastic outgoing individual? Do you like chatting to people? If this is you, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team. Our Volunteer Sales Assistants are welcoming and helpful with a can-do […]

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