What would you do as a Political scientist?
Political scientists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and may travel
- need to be logical, communicate well and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- study and develop political systems
- research social issues
- predict economic, political and social changes
- check projects and public policies
- advise people on government policy and rules
- interpret research information and data
- prepare reports and presentations
- teach tertiary students
How can you become a Political scientist?
You usually need a qualification to become a political scientist.
You may need
- a bachelor's degree in political science and policy or similar area
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in political science and policy or similar area
- a master's degree in political science and policy or similar area
- a doctoral degree in political science and policy or similar area
If you're in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
