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Perspectives

Career opportunities

The bachelor's program leads to an initial degree qualifying for a career and provides a foundation for a successful start in the professional world. Knowledge of social science analysis will help you shape and reflect on political decisions and processes. The program’s focus on theoretical, institutional, empirical, and practical knowledge, along with methodological skills, prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities in both national and international areas. Graduates of the bachelor's program take on diverse and responsible roles in political education, journalism and media, political parties and parliaments, as well as associations. Other exciting career paths include positions in public administration, business, and science. For example, you might work as a political consultant, journalist, or in the field of development cooperation.

The Career Service’s "What’s Next?" page offers a comprehensive overview of potential career paths and fields of work, along with interviews with alumni from Goethe University.