Political Scientist
40AI EXPOSURE TODAY40
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST78%
NOT A FORECAST78%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Political Scientist
Political scientists study how government works, how people vote, what happens between countries, and why people make the political choices they do. They help shape policy and understand the world.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeAs the UK government department responsible for foreign affairs, they offer unparalleled opportunities for those looking to shape international policy.
Chatham HouseA leading think tank, Chatham House provides a platform for research and dialogue on international issues, making it an ideal employer for aspiring specialists.
The British CouncilWith a focus on cultural relations and educational opportunities, the British Council plays a vital role in international engagement.
United Nations Association UKThis organisation promotes the work of the UN and offers roles that directly impact global governance and international cooperation.
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)IISS is a world-renowned think tank that focuses on international security and strategic issues, offering exciting career opportunities.