Politics

Sample Careers

 What can you do with a Politics degree?

Most students think that a Politics degree means you want to be a politician, but it can also lead to many other exciting careers. Here are just a few:

● Journalist (Margo Goodhand, Paul Samyn and Bruce Owen from the Winnipeg Free Press all got their Politics degrees here at the U of W!)

● Research analyst or Policy analysis (Many of our students go on to get an MPA, and then begin work with the federal and provincial government doing research and policy analysis.)

● Senior bureaucrat, including Deputy Minister

● Researcher in private companies

● Member of Canada's diplomatic and foreign services

● Government worker, including customs officer and employment insurance officer

● City planner

● Non-government organizations (NGO’s) such as the West-End Biz, the Elizabeth Fry Society and Greenpeace

● Police officer

● Social worker

● Community activist

● Electoral returning officer

● Constituency office worker

● Program manager

● Project officer

● Communications officer with a government organization

An undergraduate degree in Politics also provides you with the basics for a number of advanced degrees including Law; many lawyers begin with a Politics degree. With an MA and PhD, you can become a Professor in Politics and teach at a University or College.


To discuss more career opportunities for Politics students, please see the Department Chair, Sorpong Peou (6L08; 786-9387; s.peou@uwinnipeg.ca).