10 Political Science Jobs in the Philippines Aside From Being a Lawyer

The saying that politics is all around us couldn't be more true in the life of a Political Science graduate. The reason being that this discipline can take many different forms. Thus, debunking the idea that all those who pursue it aspire to become a lawyer. This is not always the case. Most graduates of the field are highly trained in research and critical thinking. Therefore, depending on the specific skills that you want to put into practice and the relevant Political Science jobs, you can have access to a variety of industries. Here in the Philippines, corporate, education, and media are among the more common of them.

What is Political Science?

As a refresher, Political Science is the study of politics, both in theory and practice. Contrary to popular belief, Political Science does not always deal with doing civil service or similar duties. Nonetheless, after earning a Political Science degree, one should have a profound insight into political theories and systems.

Before building your JobStreet profile, first, know which jobs for Political Science graduates suit you the best. The following list provides a good jumpoff point.

Top Political Science jobs

1. Procurement Analyst

When you are a Procurement Analyst (sometimes short for Procurement Contracts Analyst), you mostly work for large businesses. And so, your job is to develop, review, and sort out contracts to make sure that they comply with the policies and performance standards of the different parties involved. With that being said, you will also benefit from having a background in business planning or management.

Average salary: Php 22,668 per month

Career paths: Procurement Contracts Analyst, Contracts Analyst

2. Government Relations

As the title suggests, Government Relations Officers serve as liaisons between industries and the government. Therefore, you will be spending ample time researching policies and talking with lawmakers on behalf of your company. Likewise, your goal is to make sure that whatever practices the latter is performing adhere to pertinent laws.

Average salary: Php 59,416 per month

Career paths: Government Relations Official

3. Public Relations Specialist

You might think that the role of Public Relations Specialist belongs solely to marketing experts. In reality, it is also a highly coveted job among Political Science graduates. Certainly, a good Public Relations Officer excels at creating effective corporate materials and maintaining positive branding for companies. For this reason, you must have a strong command of compliance matters of the industry you are in.

Average salary: Php 28,060 per month

Career paths: Public Relations Officer, Communications Manager

4. Campaign Managers

Unlike the first three jobs, Campaign Managers may handle work dealing directly with public servants. However, you will also interact with corporate brands and public interest groups. Despite this, they have the common function of creating effective strategies that promote their clients' respective goals. These can be political, commercial, or for the general public.

Average salary: Php 71,788 per month

Career paths: Campaign Manager

5. Research Officer

Research is a basic yet key skill pivotal to Political Science majors. What's more, most companies require researchers to learn new industry insights, seek fresh ways to sell products or services, or develop means to understand audiences. Hence, mastering the process will make you integral to any company's success.

Average salary: Php 28,491 per year

Career paths: Research Assistant, Research Manager

6. Journalist

Believe it or not, Filipinos who graduated with a Political Science degree are also prone to becoming Journalists. This is because Journalism and Political Science share important elements. Chief among them are studying current issues and being strong speakers. As a Journalist, you can even focus on politics as your subject area. In Journalism, this is what is known as the beat.

Average salary: Php 34,041 per year

Career paths: News Writer

7. Urban Planner

Planning how a city looks in terms of building and improving communities requires more than just an engineer's input. In fact, it is also the Urban Planners who do much of this job. If you choose to become one, expect to do tasks like studying development plans and resolving issues concerning local laws. Your expertise in them will ensure the safety of the locale and the efficient use of public services.

Average salary: Php 73,750 per month

Career paths: Urban Planner

8. Educator

Getting a Political Science degree can qualify you to become an Elementary or High School Teacher. Ideally, with a valid teaching license. After all, most Philippine schools in these levels have History and Social Studies subjects which you can focus on. Furthermore, with a Master's Degree, you can provide more in-depth instruction as a College Professor.

Average salary: Php 31,667 per month

Career paths: Primary School Teacher, High School Teacher, Professor

9. Policy Analyst

Aside from law, among the most obvious paths for students of Political Science majors is being a Policy Analyst. As you may infer from the name, this job requires researching, studying, and writing about policy-related issues and trends. For instance, education, health, and transport. Because your work will have paramount effects on these, research and critical thinking skills are a must.

Average salary: Php 47,500 per month

Career paths: Policy Analyst

10. Social Media Manager

Digital media has become one of the most powerful tools in shaping opinions. With that being said, Social Media Management positions are now requiring candidates to be adept with Political Science. The more strategic the info-sharing process is, the more likely you are to reach as many people as possible. This is useful not just for running campaigns, but for providing Internet users with the latest political updates as well.

Average salary: Php 23,958 per month

Career paths: Social Media Manager, Digital Marketing Officer

* All salaries quoted are based on average annual pay according to PayScale

Explore Political Science careers now

As is evident from the above list, non-law professions for Political Science graduates are quite extensive. Even so, we have only tackled some of the more common for Filipino applicants. Granted you have the skills needed in Political Science, there is a lot more that you can explore.

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