Politics degrees

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The public lecture series continues this autumn with a wide-ranging programme of inspiring and educational talks from leading academics.

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Join actor, singer and playwright Tayo Aluko for an event at the University of Brighton on 3rd November, 6-8pm

Nigerian-born Aluko is based in Liverpool, UK, where he worked previously as an architect, and he’ll be joining us to present Tayo Aluko – Art as Weapon: Some Pan Africanist Examples, survey of artists from the African Diaspora who use their arts in the fight against oppression.

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If you have a degree in politics, you may be attracted to occupations in central or local government, the Civil Service, or charitable organizations. Still, there are numerous other possible career paths available to you, such as law and business. Here's 10 jobs you could get with a politics degree.

• Lobbyist
• Campaign manager or strategist
• Political consultant
• Public policy analyst
• Government affairs director
• Political reporter or journalist
• Political scientist
• Foreign service officer
• Political campaign fundraiser
• Non-profit advocacy organisation director