Priya Kurian researching political issues
Political scientists research, study, write, analyse and report on a wide range of political and governmental subjects and areas.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaimatai putaiao torangapu mahi he ata tirotiro i nga nekenekehanga a te kawanatanga me nga mea ka awe i a ratau. Ka rangahau hoki ratau i nga roopu torangapu - nga take whakahoahoa o te ao - nga aria torangapu me nga punaha torangapu o tena whenua, o tena whenua.
Entry Requirements
To become a political scientist a postgraduate qualification majoring in political science is required.
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Could you explain the political upheaval of the 1980s without mentioning the dogged single-mindedness of Rob Muldoon or the flawed brilliance of David Lange? How about today’s political landscape without a passing mention of Helen Clark's astute or even shrewd political judgement? For political scientist Jon Johansson, the answer is clear; personality and politics are inextricably linked.
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Pay
Salaries vary, but political scientists usually earn between $40,000 and $75,000 per year.
Job Outlook
Increase in job opportunities
Political science is a small occupation.
