Hello,

There many career fields that you can pursue after doing graduation in political science. You can apply for doing masters and further higher studies in the field. There are many career opportunities available in this field.

Political science majors develop strong writing and research skills. They discover how to make a convincing argument and back it up with facts. Students of political science hone their presentation and verbal communication skills they share their work with faculty and peers.

Political science majors refine their analytical skills while exploring policy initiatives and considering the ramifications of government actions. Critical thinking is vital to evaluating the platforms of political parties and the impact of leadership changes.

There are many career opportunities like you can join civil services for that you will have to prepare for UPSC , you can also become a policy analyst, public relations specialist, you can also become a social worker by joining a NGO, you can become a social media manager, also you can become a professor in the field of political science, also you can become a political consultant. Also there are many other career opportunities.

Best of luck.

Hello Vikas, See after MA in political science, career option will be available to you are - Political Journalism , Political advisors , Researcher , Opportunities in Government Sector , Opportunities in Business and Entrepreneurship , Social Policy maker, Executive Advisor , Public Planning , Policy Analyist, Consultant , Campaign Manager , Media Strategist and many more...

All the best...

Hello Vikas



After MA in Political Science, a candidate can seek employment in both public and private sectors. The roles which come along with an MA degree in Political Science are generally associated with administration, reporting, research etc. Some of the primary job profiles offered to MA Political Science degree holders are:



1) Public Administrator

As a Public Administrator, MA Political Science graduates can utilize their knowledge to inform policy decisions and administer those decisions effectively.





2) Academician

Those who choose to pursue further education can in turn become lecturers and professors.





3) Archivist

A political archivist is responsible for assessing, collecting, processing, organizing, maintaining and preserving important records which possess long term value.





4) Correspondent

A political correspondent is responsible for relaying important political events primarily for news channels.





5) Political Content Writer

A Political content writers job is to write about various contemporary and historical political issues majorly for online media outlets for news and information.





6) Consultant

A political consultant is a professional who helps an organization make politically informed choices. Their knowledge about political philosophy comes in handy in such roles.





7) Manager

MA in Political Science helps understand the broad administrative system in India, thus making them the right fit for managerial positions.





8) Subject Matter Expert

MA in Political Science helps understand the broad administrative system in India, thus making them the right fit for managerial positions.





9) PR Executive

Public Relations is also a good option as exposure to political practices also acquaints one with culture and social systems of a place and hence making them ideal for a role as Public Relations executive.





10) Banks/PSU

Other than the mainstream roles, MA Political Science students can also appear for various competitive examinations which are organized for vacancies in several government departments.



Best of luck