Career perspectives
A wide range of employers recognise the increasing importance of people with a deep understanding of contemporary global issues and the challenges facing the world.
Studying Politics at City, you will be based at the heart of a major political and financial capital, and will learn from internationally recognised leaders in their fields with expertise in areas that include international relations, foreign policy and diplomacy, international politics, political science, civil rights and current affairs.
Our students move into careers in international organisations and NGOs, the civil service, media or the private and corporate sector, investment banking and economics.
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How to become a political assistant
City will help you prepare for a role as a political assistant where you will be expected to undertake research, administrative support and publicity duties.
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How to become a civil servant
Working in the Civil Service opens up a huge variety of roles and opportunities with learning and development throughout your career.
Research
What's happening
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News
Pandora papers: ‘it’s time to pursue lawyers and accountants who enable tax evasion’ – offshore tax expert Q&A
Professor Ronen Palan from City, University of London’s Department of International Politics, gives insights into how billionaires are avoiding paying tax, as recently exposed in the Pandora Papers.
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‘New winter of discontent could be hard to avoid’: economic expert Q&A on the crises facing Britain
The Conversation asked City, University of London's Professor Steve Schifferes to explain the main problems for the government ahead of what looks set to be a difficult winter.
