MA Political Science - Political Theory Pathway (Research Route) / Careers

Year of entry: 2025

Career opportunities

The University of Manchester is the most targeted by the UK’s largest graduate employers (High Fliers, 2023)

Graduates of this programme go on to undertake PhDs in related fields. Graduates can also apply the research skills they’ve learned in other areas such as:

  • The Civil Service and public sector
  • the charity sector
  • international institutions, like the UN
  • research institutes and think tanks.

The University also has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.

At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability.