Hey everyone! i’m planning to study abroad and i’m stuck between psychology, public administration, and political science for my bachelor’s. I genuinely like all 3, but not sure which one has better scope internationally or job options later. Anyone here gone through this or has advice?
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hey @Rituraj4256Goswami Hey! I totally understand how confusing it can be to choose between psychology, public administration, and political science If you’re thinking long-term and globally:
- Psychology has a lot of scope, especially if you’re open to doing a master’s later. Clinical, counselling, and industrial-organizational psychology are in demand, but many countries require certification or postgraduate study.
- Public Administration is great if you’re into governance, policymaking, or working with NGOs, and it has solid scope in international organizations like the UN, World Bank, etc.
- Political Science is super useful if you’re interested in global affairs, diplomacy, research, or even law later on. It pairs well with international relations or public policy for future studies.
- Think about what kind of work you enjoy most and that will help you decide. And remember, you can always explore more in your master’s later
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Hey @palak_ranjan
So Public Administration has better scope for jobs in the international market? And what if I study abroad with Masters in Public Administration and then return back to India will the scope for job market decrease for me?
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Yeah @zaynismine Public Administration has good scope internationally especially with NGOs, policy-making bodies, development agencies, and organisations like the UN or World Bank. Doing your master’s abroad can give you global exposure, networking, and practical skills that employers value. If you return to India you can still work with think tanks, NGOs, CSR teams in companies, consulting firms, or international projects based here. The only thing is for core government administrative posts in India, you’ll still need to clear UPSC or state exams. But overall your foreign degree can make you stand out and open doors to leadership roles in the non-government and private sectors too.
Hi @Rituraj4256Goswami All three fields psychology, public administration, and political science can lead to good opportunities abroad, but the scope and job paths differ. Psychology has strong international demand, but keep in mind that to practice as a licensed psychologist in most countries (US, Canada, UK, Australia), you’ll need graduate-level qualifications (Master’s or Doctorate). However, it’s versatile if you also branch into organizational psychology, mental health services, or research. Public administration is career-focused for government, NGOs, and policy roles, but as an international student you’d likely find more opportunities in nonprofits, international organizations, or policy think tanks than in local civil service jobs. Political science opens pathways into international relations, diplomacy, academia, or policy research; it’s highly relevant if you’re considering careers in NGOs, global governance, or even law school later. In terms of scope: psychology has the widest global applicability but requires advanced degrees, political science is great if you want international exposure and possibly postgraduate specialization, and public administration is more niche unless tied to global policy or NGO work. If your long-term plan is to stay abroad and build a career, psychology (with further studies) or political science (with options in IR, law, or policy) may give you broader opportunities than public administration.