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Career Guidance Knowledge social sciences, journalism and information K031 - social and behavioural sciences K0312 - political sciences and civics Political science
Description
The systems of government, the methodology concerning the analysis of political activity and behaviour, and the theory and practice of influencing people and acquiring governance.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 4 occupations
- Optional in 12 occupations
- Total: 16 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Political scientistA Political Scientist is an expert who studies the origin, development, and operation of political systems, public policies, governments, and political behavior. They analyze the s…
- Politics lecturerPolitics lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of stu…
- Political journalistPolitical journalists research and write articles about politics and politicians for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews and attend events. O…
- Political party agentPolitical party agents manage the administrative tasks of a political party, such as budget management, record keeping, writing of agendas, etc. They also ensure productive communi…
Optional for
- SociologistSociologists focus their research on explaining social behaviour and the way people have organised themselves as a society. They research and explain the way societies have evolved…
- Political campaign officerPolitical campaign officers provide support during political campaigns, advising the candidate and campaign management staff on campaign strategies and campaign staff coordination,…
- Government ministerGovernment ministers function as decision-makers in national or regional governments, and head government ministries. They perform legislative duties and supervise the operation of…
- Member of parliamentMembers of parliament represent their political party's interests in parliaments. They perform legislative duties, developing and proposing new laws, and communicate with governmen…
- Public relations managerPublic relations managers strive to convey and maintain a desired image or reputation of a company, individual, governmental institution, or organisation in general to the public a…
- MayorMayors chair their jurisdiction's council meetings and act as main supervisor of the local government's administrative and operational policies. They also represent their jurisdict…
- SenatorSenators perform legislative duties on a central government level, such as working on constitutional reforms, negotiating on bills of law, and settling conflicts between other gove…
- Election agentElection agents manage a political candidate's campaign and oversee the operations of elections to ensure accuracy. They develop strategies to support candidates and persuade the p…
- Human rights officerHuman rights officers investigate and handle human rights violations, as well as develop plans to reduce violations and to ensure compliance to human rights legislation. They inves…
- Public affairs consultantPublic affairs consultants function as representatives for a client's goal. They attempt to persuade legislative bodies and policy makers to implement laws or regulation in accorda…
- ColumnistColumnists research and write opinion pieces about news events for newspapers, journals, magazines and other media. They have an area of interest and can be recognised by their wri…
- PhilosopherA Philosopher is a scholar who studies and explores fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Through critical analysis, systematic argu…
Related skills
- Perform public relations
- Political campaigning
- Political parties
- Rhetoric
- Government policy implementation
- Establish collaborative relations
- Advise on public relations
- Maintain relationships with government agencies
- Monitor political conflicts
- Government representation
- Perform political negotiation
- Liaise with local authorities
Last updated on February 18, 2026
