Does one have to do political science to get into politics?

manpreet Best Answer 3 years ago

Studying political science will help you academically and socially. In the classroom, you’ll study power throughout the centuries, learning historical and modern forms of statecraft. You will research current political topics and think deeply about what it means to be a member of the government. After graduation, you’ll be well-prepared to enter law school, like President Barack Obama did with his degree in political science, or you might choose to go directly to a career in public service. Outside of the classroom, you’ll find that many of your classmates will have similar ambitions. You will benefit from being around like-minded peers, some of whom you may encounter again later on in your career. Likewise, your professors will be helpful mentors. You may find class projects or research opportunities leading you to local campaigns, model United Nations teams or student governance. You may find yourself working for a local politician, traveling to Washington, D.C. with your classmates or even managing an experienced politician’s campaign for election. With a degree in political science, you’ll gain valuable skills that you’ll apply to your own career.

manpreet 3 years ago

Yes, political science as majors is most favored choice to get into politics, but there are other degree majors which can give an entry too, as mentioned below: 1. International relations 2. Economics 3. Law 4. History A politician can also be civil servant, or any chartered accountant. Hence, one can take up civil services exams like UPSC exams to firstly become IAS/ IFS / IRS Officers which can then land you cabinet position and also entry into Politics. Various chief ministers and Nobel Prize winners have been Civil servants and have served the nation before joining Politics as career. There are many dubious ways with strong political connection where one can directly get into politics, but such ways are not suggested and neither recommended. It is sheer hard work and passion to serve nations' problems which will steer the career into politics.