Political science students at the , will study theories of government and the development of political systems along with the role of groups and individuals within the political process. 

With this understanding students will begin to explain why governments and people behave the way they do and see how changes to a governmental system will alter behavior in the future. The Department of at UK offers a wide range of courses spanning the sub-fields of American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. 

Specific subjects include: political processes, judicial behavior, political theory, international conflict, political behavior, comparative institutions, public administration, women in politics, constitutional law, and state and local government.

Careers

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Graduates leave the program having cultivated their analytical abilities and having exercised their written and spoken communication skills. Such disciplinary training leads to a wide variety of careers, many of which have no direct political or governmental connection, but is particularly helpful in preparing students for careers such as law, policy analysis, governmental administration, diplomatic service, journalism, lobbying, and other sorts of other political activity.

Career opportunities in Political Science:

• Law

• Policy analysis

• Public administrators

• Policy analysts

• Diplomats and diplomatic staffers

• Teacher/professors

• Legislative or executive branch aides

• Law school teachers

• International affairs specialists

• Journalists

• Lobbyists

• Lawyers and judges

• Campaign managers and political consultants

• Law enforcement professionals

• NGO and non-profit staffers

• Urban and regional planners