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Political Scientist - Personal requirements

Kaimātai Pūtaiao Tōrangapū

Skills & knowledge

Political scientists need to have:


  • knowledge of political theories

  • knowledge of current local, national and world affairs

  • knowledge of human behaviour and thought

  • research skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret information

  • oral and written communication skills

  • people skills

  • planning and time management skills

  • basic statistical skills.

 

Political scientist, Priya Kurian

"You need to be prepared to think deeply and read broadly on issues that are in the public arena."

Priya Kurian - Political Scientist

 

Personal Qualities

Political scientists need to be enquiring, accurate and open minded. They also need to be able to work well under pressure, and they should have good judgement.

 

political scientist, Jon Johansson

"I think a good political scientist is someone who has an intellectual curiosity about the world; somebody who wants to continue learning and has a very open mind about the way people and politics operate."

Jon Johansson - Political scientist

 
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