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There is a Careers Consultant who supports students studying Politics & International Relations (Anna Selwood)

career induction talks every year from 1st year

careers education during your course

one-to-one guidance appointments on request - from 1st year and you can have as many as you want!

We support students and graduates* to:

explore career options​

understand the opportunities available ​

make career-related decisions​

find work experience​

understand and prepare for recruitment processes​

find a job​

apply to further study​

*we support graduates for 5 years!

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CareerHub Strathclyde is our vacancy portal. Here, we advertise graduate jobs, internships, placements, insight events, volunteering, and gap-year jobs.

You can also search our directory of employers/organisations who have registered with CareerHub.

The vacancy portal is accessible by all current Strathclyde students (DS login required). Graduates also have access for five years.

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CareerHub Strathclyde is our vacancy portal. Here, we advertise graduate jobs, internships, placements, insight events, volunteering, and gap-year jobs. You can also search our directory of employers/organisations who have registered with CareerHub. The vacancy portal is accessible by all current Strathclyde students (DS login required). Graduates also have access for five years.

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ACTIVITY: Where do you think a Politics degree could lead you?

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ACTIVITY: Where do you think a Politics degree could lead you?

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Tell me about any jobs or careers you know of that you would associate with a Politics degree

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Job options related to a Politics degree

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Job options related to a Politics degree

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https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/politics#job-options

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It could be you! Career journeys of a Politics & IR Strathclyde graduates

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It could be you! Career journeys of a Politics & IR Strathclyde graduates

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Learn more about the Civil Service Fast Stream (graduate programme for future leaders in the Civil Service) from reading/watching case studies

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...to Policy Officer with Scottish Government

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...to Policy Officer with Scottish Government

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Learn more about what a Policy Officer does

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Learn more about Public Affairs (what actually is that?!) - video 11 mins 11 sec

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Strathclyde Politics graduates work in a variety of sectors doing lots of different jobs, for example:

Strath Union, Marketing & Comms Assistant - BA(Hons) English, Politics & International Relations

Scottish Government, Social Media Manager - BA(Hons) Politics & International Relations

Japan, RoK and ASEAN Policy Officer at The Scottish Government – BA(Hons) Politics, International Relations & Law

Project Assistant within the Economic Development Department of Glasgow City Council – BA(Hons) Politics & International Relations

Parliamentary Assistant at House of Commons – BA(Hons) Politics, International Relations & Social Policy

Climate Policy Advisor at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office – BA(Hons) Politics & History

Parliamentary Liaison & FOI Team Leader at Skills Development Scotland – BA(Hons) Politics & International Relations

Prison Officer with Unlocked Graduates - BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

Senior Associate at KPMG - BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

Policy Manager at Citizens Advice Scotland – BA(Hons) Social Policy, Politics & International Relations

Youth Development Lead, The Prince’s Trust – BA(Hons) History, Politics & International Relations

Senior Policy Officer at Transport Scotland - BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

Source: University of Strathclyde LinkedIn Alumni

Learn about different job roles

Explore different job sectors

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Your knowledge and skills are valued by a wide range of employers giving you lots of career options

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Your knowledge and skills are valued by a wide range of employers giving you lots of career options

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Read more about the skills you will develop through studying Politics

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Opportunities at Strathclyde to develop your employability

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Opportunities at Strathclyde to develop your employability

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Explore employability opportunities at Strathclyde

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We support you to gain experience (try things out) and work out what you want to do

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We support you to gain experience (try things out) and work out what you want to do

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Some examples:

Career Insight days

Careers Service Work Experience pages

I Have a Voice Mentoring Scheme (career mentor working in public affairs or policy)

There are various Civil Service mentoring schemes

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GOOD TO KNOW: Our support is confidential and impartial

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GOOD TO KNOW: Our support is confidential and impartial

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Explore Careers & Employability Service equality, diversity and inclusion resources and support

If you have a disability or long-term health condition* we want you to be aware of the support and resources available through the Careers & Employability Service

This includes one-to-one appointments tailored to your needs, practical resources and links with inclusive employers and opportunities.

*Disability and long-term health conditions include, but are not limited to: visual and hearing impairments, mobility impairments, autism, diabetes, epilepsy, dyslexia, dyspraxia, mental health conditions, speech impairments, and major illnesses such as cancer and MS.