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The average salary for:

Political Scientist
for a Temporary role in
London is
£53,394

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Political scientists study political behaviour, activity and systems. They study topics such as political systems, decision-making processes, political behaviour, political trends, society, and power perspectives. They advise governments and institutional organisations on governance matters.

QUALIFICATIONS

Entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification but is possible with other academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Postgraduate qualifications may be required for some jobs.

TASKS

  • Studies society and the manner in which people behave and impact upon the world.
  • Undertakes research across the humanities that furthers understanding of human culture and creativity.
  • Traces the evolution of word and language forms, compares grammatical structures and analyses the relationships between ancient, parent and modern languages.
  • Identifies, compiles and analyses economic, demographic, legal, political, social and other data to address research objectives.
  • Administers questionnaires, carries out interviews, organises focus groups and implements other social research tools.
  • Undertakes analyses of data, presents results of research to sponsors, the media and other interested organisations.
  • Addresses conferences and publishes articles detailing the methodology and results of research undertaken.

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