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
G7 deal: UK is badly conflicted between offshore tax havens and Biden’s global tax drive
Professor Atul Shah on the UK's awkward duel stance on tax reform.
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G7 tax deal: if you think multinationals will be forced to pay more, you don’t understand tax avoidance
Will the G7's deal give rise to a whole new suite of tax avoidance schemes? Professor Ronen Palan is concerned that it will.
