Is Political Science beneficial in Kenya?
This is the question that is probably running in the minds of many students taking Political Science as a course.
Political Science is offered in several Universities in Kenya including University of Nairobi, Moi University, Maseno University, Kenyatta University and many others for both undergraduates and post-graduates.
The course is approved by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
Political Science is highly marketable in Kenya and perhaps it is important to know the fields you can apply your knowledge in the course.
Just like any other degree, you only need to understand the course you are pursuing and where to land a job.
Where To Apply Knowledge of Political Science
1) Participation in Government and Politics
Most individuals who pursue this course have interest in politics and government.
The knowledge of this course can help you have great skills to run for political seats- You can interpret and analyse political trends and identify where to land without huge risk.
2) Work as a Journalist
How? You may be probably surprised about this. But this is how.
With the knowledge of political science you can be a journalist who reports politics, analyse and a political correspondent to any media house.
3) You Can Join Legal Profession
Political science equips you with some aspects of legal knowledge. For that reason, you can either choose to sign up for legal course or work as an assistant in a law firm as paralegal or legal analyst.
4) You Can Be a Business Expert
Of course, this is one reason why this course is highly marketable in Kenya.
Companies often look for business experts, who defends the company, do market research and PR for the company.
5) You Can Be a Teacher
Graduates of political science can transit into teaching profession. You can end up being a history teacher or maybe teach political science to students pursuing it.
With all these, you are now in a better position to pursue this course with a lot of confidence lying rest assured that there is room to accommodate your profession. You can also take the initiative to inform others about the importance of this course.